Replacement conservatory at Gullivers, 43 West End, West Haddon

What was proposed

The application sought to demolish the existing conservatory and build a replacement conservatory.

“Development: Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of replacement conservatory…”

Officer report

The site

The site is a Grade II listed building within the West Haddon Conservation Area.

“The application site comprises a Grade II listed building within the West Haddon Conservation Area.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended delegated authority to grant permission subject to conditions, concluding that the proposal was acceptable.

“The report looks into the key planning issues in detail, and Officers conclude that the proposal is acceptable subject to conditions.”

Officer report

The main planning issues

The report identified the principle of development, listed building significance, adjoining occupiers, highway safety and nature conservation as key issues.

“Principle of Development • Impact on the character and historical significance of the listed building…”

“Impact on adjoining occupiers • Impact on highway and pedestrian safety • Nature conservation impact…”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The heritage team and parish council raised no objections, and no letters of objection or support were received.

“No letters of objection have been received and no letters of support have been received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no public speakers, and the Senior Planning Officer explained why the application came before the committee.

Members’ consideration

The committee considered the case officer’s report, presentation and committee updates before deciding the application.

“It was proposed by Councillor Sally Keeble and seconded by Councillor Nigel Berrill that application 2026/1535/FULL be approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation. The motion was put to the vote with eight votes cast in favour of the proposal, no votes cast against with one abstention, therefore the motion was carried, and no objection was made.”

“In reaching its decision, the Committee considered the Case Officer’s report and presentation, and the Committee Updates.”

Minutes

The decision

Authority was delegated to grant permission subject to the report’s conditions and any necessary amendments.

“(1) That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director – Planning and Development to grant permission to application 2026/1535/FULL subject to the conditions set out in the Case Officer’s report (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary).”

Minutes