Listed building alterations at 11 St James Close, Barnet

What was proposed

The application sought replacement windows and doors, a rooflight, changes to the modern extension and internal layout alterations.

“The proposed development seeks permission to replace windows and doors within both the historic and modern parts of the property, as well as the installation of a rooflight and internal alterations to the layout at Beech Tree Farm, East Green, Kelsale Cum Carlton.”

Officer report

The officer recommendation

Officers considered that the proposal would preserve the listed building’s significance and recommended approval.

“The proposal is considered to preserve the significance of the Grade II Listed Beech Tree Farm, in line with The Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, The National Planning Policy Framework and the relevant policies in the Local Plan. The application is therefore recommended for approval.”

Officer report

What the committee heard

The Assistant Planner presented the site and drawings, noting that it was not visible from the highway and that the development description had been amended.

Members’ discussion

Members were advised that later infill would be removed without loss of historic fabric, with replacement door details secured by condition.

“The Assistant Planner explained that the proposal would remove later infill dating from the 1930s but would not result in the loss of any historic fabric. It was noted that details of the replacement door could be secured by condition. The Assistant Planner outlined the key planning conditions and confirmed that the recommendation was approval, subject to the conditions set out in the Committee report and update sheet.”

Minutes

The vote

Councillor Ashdown proposed approval and Councillor Wakeling seconded it.

“Councillor Ashdown proposed approval, this was seconded by Councillor Wakeling and it was…”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The application was approved subject to conditions requiring commencement within three years and compliance with the approved drawings and documents.

“That the application is approved, subject to the conditions below:”

“The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

Minutes