North dormer window at 4 Main Street, Little Thetford, Ely

What was proposed

The application sought listed building consent to replace the casement in the north dormer window of a Grade II listed house.

“The present application seeks listed building consent for the replacement of the casement in a dormer window of a Grade II listed house in Little Thetford.”

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The site

The site is a Grade II former post office, now a private house, with a rendered timber frame, tiled roof, dormer windows and central porch.

“The application site is National Heritage List for England ref 1392035 No 4 Main Street, Little Thetford, a Grade II former post office, now private house, listed in 2007. It is a 1½ storey C17 cottage in rendered timber frame with a plain tiled roof with dormer windows and a central porch. The northern front dormer which is the subject of this application was added in 1994 and all the windows are modern replacements.”

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Earlier site history

A 1994 application for an extension, porch and new dormer window was approved.

“94/00563/FUL Extension to form porch and formation of new dormer window Approved 8 September 1994”

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The main issue

The main issue was the proposal’s effect on the character and significance of the listed building.

“The main issue to consider in the determination of this application is the impact it may have on the character and significance of the listed building.”

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Consultation responses

The parish and ward councillors made no comments, and three notified neighbouring properties made no response.

“Standard consultation responses are summarised below.”

“Neighbours – three neighbouring properties were notified but no responses were received.”

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Who spoke

The Conservation Officer presented the report, and councillors were invited to ask questions.

Committee discussion

The Conservation Officer explained that the other dormer window had not been added in 1994.

“In reply to Cllr Alan Sharp, the Conservation Officer explained that unlike the window under discussion, the other dormer window on the building had not been added in 1994.”

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The vote

A councillor proposed and another seconded the recommendation, which the committee unanimously agreed.

“Cllr Christine Ambrose Smith proposed and Cllr Martin Goodearl seconded the recommendation in the report. A vote was taken and the Committee unanimously agreed…”

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Conditions

The permission requires the development to follow the listed drawings and documents and to begin within three years.

“Development shall be carried out in accordance with the drawings and documents listed below…”

“The development hereby permitted shall be commenced within 3 years of the date of this permission.”

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