Replacement flat roof covering at 13 Northgate Street, Colchester

“Description of the Proposal 4.1 The application seeks planning permission and listed building consent for the replacement of the felt roof covering of the single-storey rear extension. The roof covering has reached the end of its life; it exhibits bubbling of the felt and the surface has deteriorated beyond repair. The application proposes its repair like-for-like, including the felt covering and coping trims.”

“Land Use Allocation 5.1 The site is in residential use and no change of use is proposed with this application.”

“13 Northgate Street is listed at Grade II for its special architectural and historic interest (together with the adjacent no15, as “13 And 15 Northgate Street”, NHLE 1123568) and their list description is : “C17 building, 2 storeys and attics, timber-framed and plastered, the roof tiled. The upper storey projects on the north front on 3 heavy shaped brackets. Nos 9 to 21 (odd) form a group.”.”

“The building contributes to the street scene mainly with its front, historic range. The modern extension which is the subject of this application can only be glimpsed from Short Cut Road that runs to the west of the site.”

“Relevant Planning History 6.1 There is no site history that is particularly relevant to the decision regarding this proposed development.”

“Report 13.1 The main issue in this case are the Heritage considerations, in particular, the impact on the significance of the Grade II listed dwelling and the impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area in which the site is located. The assessment of the Listed Building Consent application concerns the impact on the listed building.”

“The proposed works are confined to the modern rear extension and will not affect any historic fabric. The like-for-like replacement of the existing felt roof covering will neither enhance nor detract from the building’s appearance. A minor visual improvement will result from the repair and tidying of the roof, alongside the general enhancement in the condition of the extension.”

“No objections to the application on heritage grounds.”

“Environmental Protection recommend that the hours of work be controlled by Condition and recommend the addition of the Demolition and Construction Advisory note.”

“Representations from Notified Parties 10.1 The application resulted in a number of notifications to interested third parties including neighbouring properties. At the time of writing this report, no representations have been received.”

“260963 & 260964 13 Northgate Street, Colchester Councillor Calverley declared a non-pecuniary interest as Director of the applicant, Colchester Borough Homes. The Committee considered two applications (one for Planning Permission and one for Listed Building Consent) for a replacement flat roof. The application was referred to the Committee because the applicant was Colchester Borough Homes. The Committee had before it a report in which all information was set out.”