Shop front alterations at Sheila Fleet, 50 Albert Street, Kirkwall

“Page 7. 8.Assessment 8.1.The application site is a retail premises at 50 Albert Street, Kirkwall, as indicated on the Location Plan attached as Appendix 2 to this report. Planning permission is sought to alter the shop including sculpted bronze cladding, aluminium cladding, glazing, stained glass, new window openings to rear and an enclosed roof terrace. The site is located within Kirkwall Conservation Area and designated as Prime Retail Frontage.”

“Page 3. 4.Representation 4.1.One valid representation (objection) has been received from: • The Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland, AHSS National Office, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH21 2BE. 4.2.Representation is on the following grounds: • Impact on the conservation area. 5.Relevant Planning History ReferenceProposalLocationDecisionDate 24/233/PP. Alter shop front including sculpted metal and create a balcony. Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ.”

“8.7.As noted, notwithstanding the design comments included in the representation in relation to the impact on its setting, the proposal is considered to reinforce the distinctive identity of Orkney’s built environment and would not negatively impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area, and therefore complies with NPF4 Policy 7, and Policies 3 and 8 of the Local Development Plan. Roads 8.8.Roads Services has no objection to the proposal.”

“Page 9. 8.11.The proposal complies with NPF4 Policy 22 and Policy 13 ‘Flood Risk, SuDS and Waste Water Drainage’ of the Local Development Plan. 9.Conclusion and Recommendation 9.1.The proposal complies with relevant policies of National Planning Framework 4 and the Orkney Local Development Plan 2017. The proposal is acceptable with regards design, and impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area.”

“Page 2. metal sculptural features and replacement windows and doors, rendering walls, creating a covered terrace, and installation of roof lights, at 50 Albert Street, Kirkwall, subject to the conditions detailed in Appendix 1 to this report. 3.Consultations Roads Services 3.1.“The application as submitted fails to meet the requirements of Section 3.7 Parking Standards for Use Classes of the NRDG, as no parking is being provided as required.”

“However, there is no change of use class, and it therefore qualifies as an exemption for development in a flood risk area under NPF4 Policy 22a. We have no objection to this application but recommend that the applicant investigate the range of flood resistance and recoverability measures available to protect against the impacts of flooding.”

“Page 2564. Noted: That a letter of objection relating to the application for planning permission in respect of the proposed alteration of a shop front (amendment of 24/233/PP) at 50 Albert Street, Kirkwall, had been received from The Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh. The Committee resolved, in terms of delegated powers: 1.2.”

“National Planning Policy: o Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997. That planning permission be granted in respect of the proposed alteration of a shop front (amendment of 24/233/PP) at 50 Albert Street, Kirkwall, subject to the conditions attached as Appendix 1 to this Minute. Planning Application…”