Function room extension at Brockley Hall Glenside, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

“The proposed extension would be located to the west facing side elevation of the property and would be 13.10m by 10.58m and would include an overall height to the top of the lantern of 5m. A level access is proposed around the extension to address the changing levels on the site. The existing stone steps would be relocated and this is included on the proposed site plan.”

“The application relates to Brockley Hall, Glenside, Saltburn. The application site is a large detached building located within Saltburn Conservation Area. Brockley Hall is currently operated as a hotel and restaurant.”

“In relation to the proposed extension itself the scheme has been amended through the lifetime of application which has amended the roof and window / elevation details. The original objections from the conservation officer are noted and the officer has been involved with discussions on the amended scheme.”

“The proposal would not have a significant adverse impact on neighbour amenity and the proposal raises no issues in terms of highways safety or crime prevention. The scale and design is acceptable and subject to conditions agreeing the final material and details the proposal would respect…”

“Were the objections to the most recent application?; • Can you clarify that the materials used were acceptable under the current Local Plan?; • Why had a noise assessment condition been added?; • Decking had been allowed in other parts of the Town why was it not acceptable here?; • Brockley Hall was not listed however, what was its value within the Conservation Area?; • Several applications had been received previously in relation to the garden so where did they sit in…”

“The extension would be shielded by the building from noise and it was not surrounded by residents; • Can conditions regarding the decking be included to become paving rather than decking; • Sandstone would be more suitable than decking which could be noisy.”

“Development may not be begun unless: a biodiversity gain plan has been submitted to the planning authority; and the planning authority has approved the plan. The biodiversity gain plan must include : - information about the steps taken or to be taken to minimise the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat and any other habitat; - the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat; - the post-development biodiversity value of…”

“Prior to the installation on site full details of the windows and doors shall be submitted to and approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include 1:20 drawings and details of materials. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.”