Temporary ice rink at Queen Victoria Memorial, Lancaster

“PROPOSAL 3.1 The application seeks listed building consent for the construction of a temporary ice rink and erection of temporary fencing and hoardings on a seasonal basis each year.”

“The key features of the proposal, insofar as they relate to the listed structures, will comprise: • Ice skating rink – 34 metres by 20 metres with an 8 metre by 8 metre central opening around the statue; and • Temporary fencing and hoardings will be put in place during the construction and dismantling period and during the event to ensure protection of the listed structures.”

“The application site relates to land at Dalton Square, in the centre of Lancaster. The site includes the stone-walled garden which surrounds the Queen Victoria monument, together with sections of highway (Sulyard Street) to the front of Palatine Hall (to the north of the Square) as well as the eastern side of the square.”

“The Queen Victoria monument is Grade II* listed and the balustrades around the square are Grade II listed. The square is surrounded by numerous designated heritage assets including the Grade II* listed Lancaster Town Hall and the Grade II listed Palatine Hall.”

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report and to delegate authority to the Chief Officer – Planning and Climate Change to secure an updated CMS and if found satisfactory to approve the application subject to the conditions in the report subject to condition 4 to be amended to be a compliance condition instead of pre-commencement and approve.”

“Upon being put to the vote, 12 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with none against and one abstention, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.”

“To delegate authority to the Chief Officer – Planning and Climate Change to secure an updated CMS and if found satisfactory to approve the application subject to the conditions in the report, and…”