Farmhouse repair works at Bradfields Farm, North Benfleet, Basildon

What was proposed

Repair and conservation works were proposed for the listed farmhouse, including work to its roof, windows, cladding and rainwater goods, plus a French drain.

“The application seeks Listed Building Consent for repair and conservation works to the existing Grade II Listed Building, known as Bradfields Farmhouse. This includes works to the roof, windows, cladding and rainwater goods, along with the installation of a French drain.”

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The site

Bradfields Farmhouse is a Grade II listed, two-storey timber-framed and weatherboarded detached dwelling of eighteenth-century origin, with later extensions.

“The application site comprises an area of land to the north of Burnt Mills Road and to the south-east of the associated Bradfields Farm, in North Benfleet, Basildon. Bradfields Farmhouse is a Grade II listed two-storey timber-framed and weatherboarded detached dwelling of 18 th Century origin, with early 19 th Century extensions to the south and west.”

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Related applications

Several related applications for wider development, travelling showpeople plots, demolition, repairs, new buildings and changes of use were pending consideration.

“Pending consideration 24/01244/LBBAS Demolition; repair works; construction of new buildings; changes of use from agricultural to Classes E.(a), E.(b), Pending consideration…”

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What officers recommended

Officers recommended consent because the works would preserve the farmhouse and its special-interest features without harming its significance.

“Officers concur with the heritage assessment by Place Services as set out above. Having regard to paragraph 212 of the NPPF, the Council is of the view that the proposed repair and conservation works would result in no harm to the significance of the Grade II Listed Building of Bradfields Farmhouse. The proposed works are considered to preserve the Listed Building and its features of special interest and are therefore considered to be acceptable.”

“The proposal would preserve the Grade II Listed Building of Bradfields Farmhouse and its features of special interest and would result in no harm to its significance. The proposal raises no Green Belt concerns. For these reasons, it is considered that the proposal satisfies both local and national planning policy and is acceptable.”

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Who spoke

The applicant spoke in support, saying the works would address deterioration, preserve the farmhouse and enhance its character and appearance.

The committee vote

The recorded voting information identifies members as in favour, against, abstaining or not present for the vote.

“RECORDING OF VOTES Vote Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LABOUR Baker M F F F F Harrison A F F F F Hilleard C - - - - CONSERVATIVE Myers A A - - - Sargent T A - - - INDEPENDENT Larkin M F F F F REFORM Journet S Vote Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10”

“KEY: F = In Favour A = Against - = Abstain O = Not present for vote • = Casting vote in favour = Casting vote against…”

Minutes

Conditions attached

The consent requires approved drawings, prior approval of roof-structure repairs and approval of external-finish materials before works begin.

“Prior to commencement of development, details of the necessary repairs to the roof structure (including to the principal rafter and tie beam), in addition to the approved drawing number 2402/P500 Rev P1, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The repairs shall then be carried out in accordance with the approved details.”

“Prior to commencement of development, samples of the materials to be used on the external finishes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and permanently maintained as such.”

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