External building alterations at Bramwell Memorial Institute Main Street Taddington

“Planning permission is sought for alterations to window heads and cills and the installation of insulated render to The Bramwell Memorial Institute. The development has been carried out and therefore the application is retrospective.”

“Alterations to window heads and cills and the installation of insulated render to the external walls.”

“The Bramwell Memorial Institute is located on Main Street in Taddington, within the Taddington Conservation Area. The main body of the hall, facing the road, is a single- storey building of traditional limestone rubble construction with a roughcast finish. Historical records indicate the institute was founded in 1907 by Samuel Bramwell of Taddington Hall, who converted a pre-existing agricultural building opposite his house.”

“The surrounding conservation area is valued for its historic landscape character and traditional building forms. The Institute sits within a streetscape of stone cottages, farm buildings, and dry-stone walls, contributing to the village’s well-preserved historic character.”

“September 2024 – Enforcement Case 24/0129: Unauthorised alterations to window heads and cills and installation of insulated render…”

“April 2021 –ENQ\42221: Pre-application advide, proposal to render external 3 walls, 2 rendered , 1 bare stone. Enquirer advised that planning permission would be required for the proposed alterations.”

“The alterations fail to conserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Taddington Conservation Area. The development has introduced discordant and unsympathetic materials and detailing which harm the contribution the building makes to the streetscape and Conservation Area.”

“The works, by reason of their design, materials, and detailing, are not sympathetic to the character of the existing building or the wider landscape setting. The proposal therefore fails to achieve a high standard of design required under policies DMC3 and DMH7 of the Development Management Policies.”

“Impact upon the character, appearance and amenity of the property, its setting and neighbouring properties.”

“P Brady left the room whilst this item was discussed and V Priestley, the Vice Chair of Planning Committee, took the chair for the duration of this item. The Planning Officer presented the report and outlined the reasons for refusal as set out in the report.”

“Some Members had visited the site the previous day.”

“A motion to refuse the application was proposed, seconded, put to the vote and carried.”