Listed cottage alterations at Jasmine Cottage, Lympstone, Exmouth

“WardWoodbury And Lympstone Reference 25/2039/LBC ApplicantMrs J Young LocationJasmine Cottage The Strand Lympstone Exmouth EX8 5JR ProposalReplace existing passageway roof and install 3no. rooflights; construct wall at end of passageway and insert 1no.”

“Proposal: Replace existing passageway roof and install 3no. rooflights; construct wall at end of passageway and insert 1no. window on north elevation; removal of partition walls in utility and construct new partition wall and door opening to create wet room; create level floor across the passageway; install double doors in existing opening between dining and lounge to create bedroom.”

“Site Location and Description Jasmine Cottage is a Grade II listed mid C19 cottage, possibly incorporating earlier work and constructed in random rubble sandstone and limestone with a hipped slate roof with red ridge tiles. Internally, it had a single-depth one-room plan with a rear outshot. The property is set back from the main street, The Strand, and is fronted by a small garden area. The utility room is at the rear of the building to the side of the outshot.”

“Within the immediate vicinity of the cottage are three other Grade II listed buildings: Bridgethorpe House adjacent to the west, and 2 Clay Cottages and Farleys to the south-west and adjacent to the front garden. The building lies within the Lympstone Conservation Area.”

“The application seeks listed building consent for works that have been previously approved at Committee in August 2017 and December 2020.”

“17/1246/LBC - Internal alterations to existing utility to create wet room on ground floor: works to include the removal of partition walls in utility, construct new partition wall and door opening, raise floor. Install double doors between dining room and lounge to create a bedroom at ground floor. Infill wall at North end of utility passageway and insert window in wet room North elevation, replace roof and install 3 no. Conservation rooflights – Approved with conditions.”

“The proposed alterations are minor and will cause no harm to the significance of the listed building as no historic fabric is removed or altered. The conversion will slightly enhance the character of the listed building by introducing a traditional roof covering and improving the external appearance of the rear elevation.”

“There is no impact on the setting of the surrounding listed buildings or the character of the conservation area. Subject to the conditions below the works are acceptable.”

“Local Consultations Ward Member(s) – Cllr Jung: Support, however reserve final views on this application until in full possession of all the relevant arguments for and against.”

“Other Representations No third-party representations were received.”

“Before any work is undertaken to remove any part of the building, the applicant shall take such steps and carry out such works as shall, during the process of the works permitted by this consent, secure the safety and the stability of that part of the building which is to be retained. Such steps and works shall, where necessary, include, in relation to any part of the building to be retained, measures as follows:-”

“Before the relevant parts of the works begin on the items specified below, the following details and specification for these items shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: - Roofing materials including product details, sample and method of fixing. - Size, type and manufacturers model of all roof lights, including method of flashing. - New rainwater goods including profiles, materials and finishes. - Roof ventilation systems.”

“Location: Jasmine Cottage, The Strand, Lympstone, Exmouth, EX8 5JR.”

“RESOLVED: Approved with conditions in accordance with officer recommendation.”