Basement ventilation louvre at Park House, North Street, Horsham

“Listed Building Consent is sought for alteration of an existing basement level window to the rear (west) elevation. The existing basement timber sliding sash window and secondary glazing set within a timber box frame is to be replaced with a new fixed ventilation louvre, within the existing opening.”

“The proposed works are located within the rear basement lightwell and will not affect any existing entrances, circulation routes, level changes, or accessibility features. The proposal will improve basement ventilation to discourage damp‑related deterioration of historic fabric and help long‑term conservation and maintenance of the listed building.”

“The location of the existing basement level window is within a partly concealed lightwell at the rear (west) elevation of Park House, North Street, which is a Grade II* listed building currently being used as a multi-use tenanted office, within a mixed-use setting containing an events venue, café premises, hairdressers and nearby landscaped areas. To the east and southeast are the Grade II Listed Horsham Park Barn, Stables and Granary buildings. The…”

“Park House is a Grade II* listed building, valued for its architectural form, historic brick elevations, decorative detailing, and traditional materials, as well as its strong contribution to the townscape character of Horsham town centre. The site is surrounded by a mix of commercial and retail uses, located within the Horsham Built Up Area Boundary but is not within a Horsham town Conservation Area.”

“It is considered that the proposed would not result in harm to the significance or special interest of the listed building, those adjoining or the wider surrounding area. The visual impact of the proposal is therefore considered acceptable and in accordance with the above policies.”

“Following the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2026 issued on 17 August, an addendum had been published, and after reviewing the application, the recommendation remained unchanged.”

“Members noted details in the report and agreed to the proposal.”

“That DC/26/0830 be approved in accordance with officer recommendations and subject to appropriate conditions.”

“Standard Time Condition: The development hereby permitted shall begin before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“Regulatory Condition: The materials and finishes of the development hereby permitted shall strictly accord with those indicated on the approved plans and Design & Access Statement.”