Plant room door alterations at Redcar Station Business Centre, Redcar

“Listed building consent is sought for the demolition and blocking up of an existing internal door linking the Network Rail Plantroom with Redcar Central Station and the demolition and widening of an existing external door to the plant room to allow the removal of Network Rail plant and services…”

“The application relates to Redcar Station Business Centre, Station Road, Redcar. The application site is a Grade II listed building.”

“The relevant section of Redcar station is located to the north east corner of the railway building and is separate, for exclusive use by Network Rail, with the rest of the building being part of a redevelopment for retail, office and leisure.”

“R/2024/0327/VCM Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) on planning approval R/2022/0717/F3M for proposed redevelopment of Railway Station to include repairs, refurbishment and internal and external alterations: creation of 10 Commercial/ Retail units (Class E) at Ground Floor with Associated ancillary room; WCS and Rest room facilities; Storage units at First Floor; Solar panel array to roof; re-instate chimney and associated works. GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION 25/07/2024”

“R/2022/0718/LB LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAY STATION TO INCLUDE REPAIRS, REFURBISHMENT, INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS. WORKS TO INCLUDE REMOVAL OF INTERNAL WALLS/PARTITION WALLS TO CREATE 10 COMMERCIAL/RETAIL UNITS; ADDITION OF SOLAR PANEL ARRAY TO ROOF; REINSTATE CHIMNEY AND ASSOCIATED WORKS GRANT LISTED BUILDING CONSENT 09/12/2022”

“Local planning authorities should identify and assess the particular significance of any heritage asset that may be affected by a proposal (including by development affecting the setting of a heritage asset) taking account of the available evidence and any necessary expertise.”

“The works proposed would retain the historical significance of the building. The heritage value of the openings affected by the works proposed are limited and the proposal would not have any adverse impact on the wider significance of the building The works would therefore preserve the listed building in accordance with Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act) and the NPPF along with policy HE2 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan.”

“As a result of the consultation period no representations have been received.”

“Historic England provides advice when our engagement can add most value. In this case we are not offering advice. This should not be interpreted as comment on the merits of the application…”

“Members debated the application and made the following comments:-”

“Was it a better looking door than existed at present; • Why had the application come in as a Listed Building Consent as this was a modern addition to the building; • It would be nice if it were graffiti resistant or had a mechanism to remove graffiti.”

“Following the debate Members resolved to grant Deemed consent subject to the following conditions:-”

“3.Prior to infilling of the internal doorway, details and/or samples of the brick to be used, together with a method statement for infilling the opening, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.”