Listed flat improvements at Flat 3 9 Cable Street, Lancaster

What was proposed

The application sought listed building consent for internal wall insulation, secondary glazing and two vents.

“The application seeks listed building consent for the installation of internal wall insulation, secondary glazing and installation of vents to the side and rear elevations. The insulation comprises new cork boards with lime plaster and will be installed to the front, rear and side (west) walls. The secondary glazing will be installed on four windows, three to the front and one to the rear.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The proposal concerned a second-floor flat in a Grade II listed building within Lancaster Conservation Area, flood zone 2 and an air quality management area.

“The application site is a single flat contained within a larger building at 9 Cable Street in Lancaster. It relates to the top (second floor) of the property. The site is in the urban centre of Lancaster, lies opposite the bus station and close to the River Lune which is approximately 90 metres to the north.”

“The property is a Grade II listed building and is located within the Lancaster Conservation Area. It also lies within flood zone 2 and an air quality management area.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier applications concerned replacement windows and rear boarding, and the rehabilitation and conversion of the building into 12 flats.

“A number of relevant applications relating to this site have previously been received by the Local Planning Authority. These include:”

“Application No. Proposal Status 17/01467/FUL Retrospective application for the retention of replacement windows and boarding to the rear WDN 17/01521/LB Listed building application for the replacement of windows and boarding to the rear WDN 78/0071/LB Rehabilitation and conversion to 12 residential flats PER”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because energy efficiency and ventilation benefits outweighed the very minor heritage harm from secondary glazing.

“Conclusion on Design and Impact on Heritage Matters Whilst the proposed works are largely sympathetic to the listed building and conservation area, the proposal would result in a very minor level of harm to the aesthetic value of the listed building arising from the installation of secondary glazing when viewed internally.”

“The proposal would improve the thermal efficiency of the building and whilst it would result in a very minor level of harm, the public benefits of securing the long-term viability and safeguarding the future of the building are public benefits that are considered to outweigh the level of harm. As such, the proposal would comply with the relevant local and national policies and is therefore, recommended for approval.”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

The conservation section raised no objection, and no public representations had been received when the report was prepared.

“Consultee Responses Conservation Section No objection – The application demonstrates a whole-building approach in accordance with Policy DMCCH1. The works are sympathetic and would not harm the listed building or the conservation area.”

“At the time of compiling this report, no representations have been received.”

Officer report

Who proposed the decision

Councillor Roger Dennison proposed approval and Councillor Tom Fish seconded it.

The committee vote

Thirteen councillors voted for approval, with none against and no abstentions.

“Upon being put to the vote, 13 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.”

Minutes

The final decision

The committee approved the application subject to a listed building time limit and compliance with the approved plans and document.

“That the application be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Listed Building Time limit. 2. Works in accordance with Approved Plans and document.”

Minutes