Wall opening and pedestrian ramp at Nelson Street, Lancaster

“The application relates to a section of wall which currently forms part of the western boundary of the existing Moor Lane Mills Car Park. At present, pedestrian access to and from the carpark is not separated from the vehicular access, which enter and exit the car park through a narrow gateway on Moor Lane.”

“The wall is deemed to be Grade II listed as part of the wider mill complex. It is apparent that following the demolition of the weaving sheds, the wall was constructed to create a boundary for the site.”

“The site is also located within Lancaster Conservation Area within Character Area 5 - Canal Corridor North.”

“The existing wall is circa 0.9 metres in height and is in the location of a historic vehicular access, which has subsequently been blocked up. The wall is made of squared sandstone blocks laid in regular courses. The lower section of the wall is faux random rubble with the inclusion of jumpers. The wall includes modern coping stones.”

“The scheme looks to create a modest opening within the existing boundary wall which will be flanked by masonry quoins which are in keeping with those details found on the existing wall. The ramp and steps will be formed of concrete, with a simple metal railing atop.”

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report.”

“Upon being put to the vote, 11 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.”

“That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:”

“Time limit. 2. Approved plans. 3. Carried out in accordance with Tree Protection Measures. 4. Details of the proposed Railings.”