Bridge repairs and safety works at Upleatham Bridge, Upleatham

“Listed Building consent is sought for repairs to east parapet of bridge (including take down damaged / dislodged section of stone parapet and re- erect using as much of the original stone as possible); re-pointing masonry stonework where required using mortar in keeping with the heritage of the bridge; works to the carriageway on the approaches to the bridge and over the bridge including new white lining and hatching, new priority traffic signing, reflective road studs and…”

“Upleatham Bridge is a grade II listed single span stone masonry arch bridge of span 9.5m. There is a longitudinal joint to the soffit which indicates the bridge has been extended in the past. The listing on Historic England indicates the bridge was built in 1755 and widened early to mid-19th century.”

“The works proposed to Upleatham Bridge are to carry out like-for-like repairs to the East Parapet that has been subject to impact damage. The parapet has been struck and dislodged in the past (date unknown) and temporary water filled barriers have been in place as protection measures. The works require takedown and re-build of a section of the parapet wall from road level.”

“No relevant history relating to the application site and the proposed development…”

“The application mainly comprises repair and maintenance. The works preserve the heritage asset and retains the layout in accordance with parts a, b and c of policy HE2. In this instance part d of policy HE2 is not applicable to the assessment of the application.”

“For the reasons outlined above the proposals would preserve the special interest of the Listed Building. The proposals accord with policy HE2 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan.”

“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.”

“The proposed reflective bollards on the bridge span itself will however have a visual impact that will detract from its vernacular nature, though it is noted that the proposed bollards are the standard black and white types that are a familiar site on country lanes so should not appear entirely alien.”

“The application has been advertised by means of a press notice, site notice and neighbour notification letters.”

“As a result of the consultation period no written responses have been received…”

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

“Concerned that the give way sign may be set too far back; • The Conservation Advisor had expressed concern that the reflective bollards were not conducive to a Grade II Listed Bridge.”

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

“1.The development shall not be begun later than the expiration of THREE YEARS from the date of this permission.”