Listed building surveys at Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton

“Listed building consent is sought for Refurbishment and Demolition (R&D) Asbestos Survey. The R&D Survey will then be followed by an intrusive structural survey.”

“It is proposed to take 12 core samples from locations throughout the building as indicated on the proposed plans. The initial R&D survey will take place to ensure that each of the proposed sample areas is asbestos free. This will then be followed by the extraction of samples for a structural investigation survey. Each area will then be reinstated and made good following the completion of the survey.”

“The Buxton Opera House is a grade II* listed building. In respect to the exterior the official listing description states:”

“Buxton Opera House is located within the Buxton built-up area boundary and within the Buxton Central Conservation area.”

“HPK/2017/0017 - Listed Building Consent for proposed repointing and renovation works to the external walls; replacement of the existing lantern roof deck, roof covering and finial; replacement of some sections of the rwp's and soil stacks and painting of the new and existing rwp's and soil stacks; repainting of the external faces of the existing window frames; replacement of 2 existing internal structural beams including associated decorations APPROVED 01/03/2017”

“HPK/2017/0586 - Install steel work support to existing roof structure to corroded steelwork, embedded within the roof structurer. Works will also include fire protection of new steelwork and decoration of affected areas. APPROVED 20/12/20217”

“Furthermore, the proposed sampling is considered minimal and limited to necessary samples only. Each of the areas surveyed will be made good to match the existing. This will negate any harm to the buildings internal character or appearance. The proposed works are considered important to the overall understanding and future maintenance of the listed building, which will ensure that it continues to make a positive contribution to historic environment of Buxton.”

“The proposed work repairs will constitute minimal intervention to the original fabric of the listed building. The proposed works are limited to internal samples and therefore will not be visible from any public vantage points, nor from the street scene. It is considered that the proposal will sustain the listed building and conservation area, and will not harm the historic fabric of the listed building or its surroundings.”

“The work is clearly essential and the proposal is to carry it out in a sympathetic way. No objection’ DCC Highway Authority No comments received Severn Trent Water Ltd No comments received HPBC Conservation Officer No comments received Historic England No comments to make National Amenity Societies No comments received…”

“That the application be approved as set out in the report; and…”

“That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.”