Blue plaque at Gatehouse And Courtyard Ranges 30 Metres West Of Ingatestone Hall, Hall Lane Hall Lane Ingatestone

What was proposed

Listed building consent was sought for one blue plaque commemorating Lady Catherine Petre on the Gatehouse’s inner courtyard elevation.

“LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR THE APPLICATION OF A BLUE PLAQUE TO COMMEMORATE LADY CATHERINE PETRE UPON THE GRADE II* LISTED BUILDING (GATEHOUSE)”

“Listed building consent for the installation of a blue plaque on the inner courtyard elevation of the Gatehouse set within Ingatestone Hall, Hall Lane, Ingatestone.”

Officer report

The site

The proposal concerned the Grade II* listed Gatehouse and courtyard ranges 30 metres west of Ingatestone Hall.

“. GATEHOUSE AND COURTYARD RANGES 30 METRES WEST OF INGATESTONE HALL, HALL LANE, INGATESTONE, ESSEX”

Officer report

The officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the proposal would not compromise the listed building’s special interest, subject to conditions controlling the works and fixings.

“The materials of the plaque are LM25 Aluminium Alloy, and the plaque will be blind fixed into mortar with non-ferrous fixings (which can be controlled through condition). Only one plaque is proposed to the inner courtyard of the Gatehouse. The Historic Buildings and Conservation Officer considers the proposal meets the criteria of National Planning Policy Para 202 and Para 219.”

“The Application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:-”

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Consultation responses

The conservation officer supported the revised proposal, Historic England offered no advice, and the parish council raised no objection.

“Historic England provides advice when our engagement can add most value. In this case we are not offering advice. This should not be interpreted as comment on the merits of the application. We suggest that you seek the views of your specialist conservation and archaeological advisers. You may also find it helpful to refer to our published advice at https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/find/”

Officer report

Residents’ views

No neighbour representation had been received when the report was written.

“Where applications are subject to public consultation those comments are summarised below. The full version of each neighbour response can be viewed on the Council’s website via Public Access at the following link: http://publicaccess.brentwood.gov.uk/online-applications/”

“This application has been advertised by way of public site notice, press advert and neighbour notification letters. At the time of writing this report, no neighbour representation has been received for this application.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Councillors Sankey and Gorton supported the application, while Councillor Wagland had previously advised the Chair that she was in favour.

Members’ discussion

Members held a short discussion before a motion was proposed and seconded to follow the recommendation.

“Following a short discussion Cllr McCheyne MOVED and Cllr Gorton SECONDED the recommendation in the report.”

Minutes

The vote

All 11 members listed voted for the application.

“A vote was taken and Members voted as follows:”

“Members RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY to APPROVE the application subject to conditions in the report.”

Minutes

Conditions

The plaque must be fixed through mortar rather than brickwork, and the approved documents and three-year commencement requirement apply.

“The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the approved documents listed above and specifications.”

“The method of fixing the Blue Plaque hereby permitted shall be through mortar only and NOT brickwork. This is in order to ensure the effects are reversible.”

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