Replacement front steps at 53 Pittville Lawn, Cheltenham

“DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSAL 1.1 No.53 Pittville Lawn is part of a terrace of 5 houses constructed in the early 19 th century. The buildings and their attached railings were listed in March 1955 (Grade II; list entry number 1387470). The application site is located within the Pittville Character Area of the Central Conservation Area. Listed building consent is sought for replacement of the front steps.”

“Relevant Planning History: 14/02144/FUL 16th February 2015 PER Restoration of Grade II listed property from four separate flats to a single domicile with alteration to granny flat basement apartment. Installation of solar panels on South facing pitch of main roof. Internal renovation to remove non original aspects and uncover concealed original cornices, including removal of ground floor rear modern extension to create garden deck.”

“15/00723/DISCON 21st March 2016 NOT Discharge of conditions 4a - new or replacement surrounds and inserts, 4b - internal doors including architraves, 4c - external doors including door surround and reveals, 4d - materials for raised terrace, 4e - balustrade design for raised terrace, 4f - boiler/fuel positions, 4g - solar panels on planning permission 14/02144/LBC”

“It further encourages proposals that will secure the future conservation and maintenance of heritage assets and their settings that are at risk through neglect, decay or other threats. Impact on heritage 6.7 The existing front steps in a deteriorated condition despite evidence of previous repairs. The proposal is to replace the existing steps and cheek walls using Forest of Dean Pennant Sandstone, a traditional building material historically used in Cheltenham.”

“Encouraging people with certain protected characteristics to participate in public life or in other activities where participation is disproportionately low. Whilst there is no absolute requirement to fully remove any disadvantage the Duty is to have “regard to” and remove OR minimise disadvantage and in considering the merits of this planning application the planning authority has taken into consideration the requirements of the PSED.”

“Building Control 9th June 2025 - This application may require Building Regulations approval. Please contact Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Building Control on 01242 264321 for further information.”

“PUBLICITY AND REPRESENTATIONS 5.1 A site notice was posted near the site, and an advertisement was placed in the Gloucestershire Echo. No comments were received. OFFICER COMMENTS 6.1 Determining Issues 6.2 The key consideration for this application is the impact on Grade II listed building.”

“25/00849/LBC - 53 Pittville Lawn, Cheltenham, GL52 2BH The Conservation Officer introduced the report as published.”

“There were no questions from Members. The matter then went to Member debate where the following points were made: • Support the Officer’s recommendation as this is a like for like replacement and will be an improvement to the building.”

“The matter then went to the vote on the officer recommendation to grant the application.”

“Voted UNANIMOUSLY to grant the application.”