Wider automatic shopfront doors at Portal Precinct, Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester

“The proposed development would include the installation of new glazed timber, automatic double shopfront doors that would match the style and detailing of the existing single door. The surrounding frame structure would likely need to be altered to accommodate the new doors, however the alterations would retain the existing design and features.”

“Site Description and Context 3.1 The application site is located within the City Centre, where development such as that proposed is generally, in principle, considered to be acceptable. The application site (as shown in the approximate location in red below), is not listed, although it does lie within the Colchester Town Conservation Area (Conservation Area 1) and is adjacent to a number of Listed Buildings (denoted by blue shading below) and locally listed buildings…”

“Land Use Allocation 5.1 Colchester City Centre.”

“Relevant Planning History 6.1 There is no planning history relevant to this application.”

“In terms of Heritage Impact, the proposed development is relatively simple in form and accords with conservation best practice through the use of timber for the replacement doors. For the most part, the proposal reflects the existing design, resulting in a conserving impact.”

“Planning Balance and Conclusion 13.1 In conclusion, the proposed works are considered to have a minimal impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding Conservation Area and setting of heritage assets. Whilst there would be some visual changes, the design of the new doors and framing would follow the design of the existing fenestration.”

“Heritage and Conservation No objections to the proposed development, subject to conditions. Other considerations are discussed in the report below.”

“Environmental Protection No objections to the proposed development subject to conditions restricting hours of work.”

“Representations from Notified Parties 9.1 The application resulted in a number of notifications to interested third parties including neighbouring properties. No representations were received in relation to the notifications.”

“252639 Portal Precinct, Sir Isaacs Walk Colchester CO1 1JJ The Committee considered an application for the replacement of existing doors and openings in three units with double doors giving a wider opening with better access to the units. The application was referred to the Committee because the applicant was Colchester City Council. The Committee had before it a report in which all information was set out.”