Shopfront window and door changes at Barclays, 193 High Street, Northallerton

What was proposed

The application sought to modify existing window sills and install new ground-floor front windows and an entrance door.

“ZB25/01196/FUL - Application for the Modification of existing window sills and installation of new windows and entrance door to the ground floor front elevation - Barclays, 193 High Street, Northallerton…”

“The Head of Development Management - Community Development Services sought determination of a planning application for the modification of existing window sills and installation of new windows and entrance door to the ground floor front elevation at Barclays, 193 High Street, Northallerton…”

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What officers recommended

The planning officer presented the reasons relating to the recommendation for refusal.

“The Principal Planning Officer presented the report highlighting plans and photographs and provided an explanation of the reasons relating to the recommendation for refusal.”

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Who spoke

The Divisional Member supported the changes, citing the building’s character, other altered shopfronts and the need to support town-centre businesses.

What members discussed

Members discussed retaining the sash windows and surrounding features, the limited changes, the building’s appearance and town-centre viability.

“During consideration of the above application, the Committee discussed the following issues:-”

“It was clarified that the sash windows were to be retained, as were the surrounding features, it was the length of the windows that was to be altered. • Restrictions on such applications could limit the offer provided by local towns, limiting their viability. • The proposed changes were minimal and did not detract from the appearance of the building. • The proposal was less than a substantial change and was outweighed by the need to retain the viability of the town centre.”

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What the committee decided

The committee unanimously minded to grant planning permission, subject to prior completion of conditions agreed by officers with the applicant.

“That planning permission be MINDED TO BE GRANTED subject to prior completion of a suite of conditions the compilation of which was delegated to the relevant officers in conjunction with the applicant.”

“A vote was taken and the motion was carried unanimously.”

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