Boundary wall repair at Ramsgate Sports Centre, Ramsgate

What was proposed

The application sought listed building consent to reinstate and repair the existing boundary wall using matching reclaimed bricks, brick bond and lime mortar.

“This is an application for Listed Building Consent for reinstatement and repair of the existing boundary wall that runs along the edge of the site. The wall would be repaired using existing or reclaimed bricks and lime mortar and brick bond to match the existing wall.”

Officer report

The site

The site contains a damaged boundary wall beside a leisure centre entrance, with planting, trees, a utility box and a footpath nearby.

“The site comprises a boundary wall and area of land on the southern side of Ramsgate High Street and adjacent to the entrance to Ramsgate Leisure Centre. The site is open to the front with some planting. It also contains a large utility box and trees towards the rear. The boundary wall is constructed from brick and is currently in a poor state of repair with loose…”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier permissions included alterations, conversions, garages and sports centre development associated with the site.

“F/TH/96/0923 - Variation of condition 2 attached to planning consent ref no. th/91/254 in respect of proposed sports centre development, for approval of the reserved matters to condition 1 to be made not later than 5 years from the date of the outline consent. Granted 30 January 1997”

“OL/TH/91/0254 - Proposed sports centre development. Raise no objection 26 April 1991”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the repair approach was sensitive, heritage harm would be less than substantial, and restoration benefits would outweigh it.

“The Council's Conservation Officer has reviewed the application and considers that the approach to repairing and reinstating the wall to be entirely appropriate.”

“Given the above, it is considered that the harm resulting from this development would be less than substantial and would be significantly outweighed by the public benefits of restoring and preserving this listed structure and this proposal would complies with the guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework relating to heritage assets and policies SP36, HE03 and QD02 of the Thanet Local Plan. It is, therefore, recommended that this application is approved.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The conservation officer fully supported the proposal, archaeology officers required no measures, and no public responses were received.

“KCC Archaeology - Given the limited ground disturbance involved I can confirm that no archaeological measures are required in connection with the proposal.”

“TDC Conservation Officer - Following a review of the submitted application to reinstate / repair the boundary wall, I consider the approach, and the use of a lime mortar entirely appropriate.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Councillor Matterface proposed approval and Councillor Wright seconded the motion.

The committee vote

The motion was agreed with 9 votes for, no votes against and no abstentions; Councillor Matterface did not vote.

“When put to the vote the motion was AGREED.”

“For: 9 Against: 0 Abstention: 0 Cllr Crittenden Cllr J. Bright Cllr Boyd Cllr Garner Cllr Packman Cllr Rattigan Cllr Rusiecki Cllr Wing Cllr Wright…”

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved subject to conditions covering the start date, matching materials and finishes, and matching lime mortar.

“2 The external materials and external finishes to be used in the development hereby approved shall be of the same colour, finish and texture as those on the existing property.”

“3 The development hereby approved shall be carried out using a to match the existing lime mortar lime mortar mix.”

Minutes