Heat pumps and window glazing at The Storey, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster

“25/01005/LB Listed building application for air source heat pumps with plant enclosure, canopy, internal works including replacement radiators and secondary window glazing. Castle Ward R”

“Overall, it is considered that the proposed ASHPs and installation of secondary glazing to the curved bay corridor window (WF – 61 to WF – 66) would cause a high level of less than substantial harm to the listed building and associated structures (walls and steps). This harm has not been sufficiently justified and is not outweighed by the wider public benefits arising from the decarbonisation project.”

“Whilst the Local Planning Authority is supportive of proposals for renewable and low carbon energy generation in respect of listed buildings, this is subject to compliance with all relevant heritage policies. In this case the site relates to a Grade II listed building, walls and steps.”

“That Listed Building Consent BE REFUSED for the following reason:”

“By reason of the inappropriate scale, design, appearance and siting, the proposed Air Source Heat Pumps and associated enclosures would appear as an industrial and utilitarian form of development which would cause a high level of less than substantial harm to the significance and special interest of the Grade II Listed Building and Grade II Listed walls.”

“It was proposed by Councillor Sandra Thornberry and seconded by Councillor Robert Redfern:”

“Upon being put to the vote, 9 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with none against and 6 abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.”

“That Listed Building consent be refused for the following reason:”