Flood defences at Green Cottage, Havant

“The proposal in relation to Green Cottage comprises the construction of a new flint-clad seawall on the seaward side of the existing boundary, together with the provision of a timber flood gate and a reinforced coastal footpath located further seaward. This would enclose the existing fore garden within the private curtilage of Green Cottage, where currently the costal path extends through the two amenity spaces belonging to Green Cottage.”

“The four application sites are located in Langstone village, fronting onto Chichester Harbour. The area is characterised by a close relationship between historic buildings, the coastal environment and a continuous coastal footpath running along the harbours edge.”

“Green Cottage, 23 Langstone High Street - a listed residential dwelling positioned close to the harbour edge.”

“The Conservation Officer advises that the proposals would result in a low level of less than substantial harm to the significance of Green Cottage. The harm arises from the enclosure of a small area of currently open harbour-edge land into the domestic curtilage and the introduction of a more formalised harbour-side boundary through the construction of a new flint-clad seawall.”

“However, the proposals would not involve any alteration to the fabric of the listed building and would not undermine its architectural interest, legibility or historic relationship with the harbour. Overall, no objection is raised.”

“The applicant has not provided sufficient and / or credible detail regarding the planning and execution of the proposed scheme and the granting of LBC should be viewed as being premature. • Applicant should submit / agree to adding of conditions to the application including how these are to be monitored and enforced through the construction period and a commitment to applying financial / legal penalty in the case of non- compliance.”

“Minimising impact on GC – applicant should resubmit the heritage appraisal of GC with correct age • Applicant is relying on statutory powers to order use of privately owned land by GC – (this is not a planning consideration) • New quay wall will increase ‘slamming noise’ • Lack of information on how the scheme will be decommissioned – (this is not a planning consideration however, the applicant has confirmed that there will be a maintenance programme and that the materials…”

“That the Interim Head of Planning be authorised to GRANT LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for application APP/25/00176, subject to the conditions set out below (subject to such changes and/or additions that the Interim Head of Planning, in consultation with the Chairman of Planning Committee, considers necessary to impose prior to the issuing of the decision), and having regard to the statutory duty under Section 16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.”

“Reason: To comply with Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Area) Act 1990 (as amended).”

“The works hereby consented must be begun within a period of three years beginning with the date on which this consent is granted.”

“The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans:”