Glazed relaxation-room extension at Thyme - Southrop Estate Office Southrop Estate, Southrop

“Erection of glazed extension to curtilage listed building at Thyme - Southrop Estate Office Southrop Estate Southrop Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3PW”

“The wider site comprises Thyme, a collection of converted and extended agricultural buildings which form a hotel, spa and restaurant. The site is located within the village of Southrop, with access to Thyme via a road which also serves Southrop Manor and St Peters Church. It has a second main entrance with parking area to the south east of the village.”

“The site is located within the Southrop Conservation Area and Cotswolds National Landscape.”

“There is extensive planning history on the wider site.”

“15/04754/FUL - Change of use of the Granary, Ox Barn, Lambing Sheds and Pigsties, Haybarn and associated land from part agricultural, equestrian, D1, D2, and B1 use classes to a composite use comprising A3 (food and drink), C1 (hotel), D1 (treatment and wellbeing/lectures/courses) and D2 (social events) use classes. Replacement of former barns to provide guest bedrooms.”

“Section 16(2) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 states that when considering whether to grant listed building consent for development which affects a listed building or its setting, the Local Planning Authority shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.”

“With regard to the setting of listed buildings, the site is considered to have former part of the wider garden area of Southrop Lodge. Whilst the proposal in linked to Stable Cottage, the design would result in the appearance of a distinct, albeit abutting garden structure, rather than an extension. This would include limited physical alterations of the cottage.”

“Flood Risk Management Officer: Additional information or pre- commencement condition sought…”

“Member Comments: • Clarity was sought regarding the meaning of curtilage listing within the context of this application. Officers explained that Southrop Lodge was the principal listed building. Stable Cottage was curtilage-listed, with its significance and protection deriving from its historic association with the Lodge.”

“Councillor Michael Vann proposed and Councillor Ian Watson seconded the proposal to permit the application. The proposal was put to the vote and agreed by the Committee.”