Three memorial plaques at War Memorial, The Esplanade, Weymouth

“Background and relevant planning history 11/00366/LBC3 - Decision: GRA - Decision Date: 01/06/2011 Essential structural repairs to return the memorial to good structural condition. WP/13/00486/PRE - Decision: Response given - Decision Date: 19/07/2013 Pre-application consultation - Extension to war memorial. WP/17/00962/LBC - Decision: GRA - Decision Date: 02/05/2018 Addition of a cast bronze commemorative plaque to the front stone plinth of Weymouth Cenotaph.”

“The comments received from the War Memorials Trust are noted regarding the proposal and suggested recording and monitoring in the first instance and concerns regarding the exposure of flush fitted panels. In response, further supporting information was received from the Agent detailing previous works and monitoring and further information regarding the requirement for flush fitting panels.”

“The proposal would not detrimentally alter the appearance of this heritage asset and therefore would not result in harm to the neighbouring Listed buildings nor the special character and local distinctiveness of the Weymouth Town Centre Conservation Area.”

“Consultations All consultee responses can be viewed in full on the website. Consultees 1. Weymouth TC - The Council supports this application and raises no objection. The Committee is pleased to see that Weymouth Town Council is being seen to act when it needs to, to maintain public memorials. Melcombe Regis Ward - A necessary and careful restoration of this significant monument. It marks an important time in our town's rich history.”

“Assessment Impact on Heritage Asset, Setting and Conservation Area 13.1 The proposal seeks to install 3 new Portland stone plaques due to the existing plaques suffering from exposure to the elements. For identification purposes only the panels are ‘Ranger’, ‘We Remember ...’ and ‘Unveiled’. The latter 2no. would be fixed to the existing panels of the memorial.”

“Decision: That listed building consent be granted subject to the following planning conditions.”

“The work to which this listed building consent relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which the consent is granted.”