Mill Hall alterations at Mill Hall, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh

“REPORT SUMMARY S1. The application seeks planning permission for alterations to Mill Hall including replacement windows, increased roof height, re-roofing, installation of solar PV, a replacement porch, and repaving of a 3m-wide strip immediately adjacent to the building to improve fire escape function and DDA compliance. Matching brick walling and guarding is also proposed as shown on the floor plan. S2.”

“The building affected by this application is Mill Hall (also known as The Mill), a large rectangular community building built in 1971, located within the Rayleigh Conservation Area. Immediately to the west of the building is Rayleigh Castle, a Scheduled Monument (list entry number: 1002198).”

“The building is not considered to contribute to the significance of the Conservation Area nor to the significance of the aforementioned heritage assets.”

“Relevant Planning History Application No. 84/00395/FUL – Erect flag poles – Permitted. Application No. 86/00361/COU – Change of use form meeting room to coffee lounge. – Deemed Consent.”

“Application No. 86/00860/FUL – Ground and first floor front extension – Permitted. Application No. 00/00064/DP3 Revised Vehicular Access to Bellingham Lane, Rev. and Extended Car Parking Layout, Wall and Railings (1.6m High Approx) to Bellingham Lane, New Foot Link to Windmill, Relocation of Town Beacon and Landscaping – Permitted. Application No. 02/00759/FUL - Refurbishment of Hall Including Alterations to Front Elevation and External Terrace Pergola – Permitted.”

“Rayleigh Town Council 3.1 No comments received. Neighbour representations 3.2 No comments received. Essex County Council Place Services Historic Buildings and Conservation Advice. No objections to the scheme, subject to the shipping container being clad (now omitted) and a condition requiring the use of white powder-coated aluminium instead of white fibre cement cladding (amended labelling). Historic England 3.4 No comments to make.”

“Rochford District Council Arboricultural Officer 3.5 Recommendation regarding a condition of consent, that a tree protection plan and arboricultural statement are supplied and approved by RDC prior to any demolition, construction or ground works at the site. London Southend Airport 3.6 No objection subject to a Glint and Glare Assessment being submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the installation of solar panels.”

“Cllr A Eves moved a Motion without Notice, in line with committee Procedure Rule 9 (N) To extend this meeting for a further 30 mins, seconded by Cllr M Steptoe. This was agreed unanimously.”

“Cllr M Steptoe moved a motion, seconded by Cllr A Eves to approve the application.”

“That the Committee RESOLVES that planning permission be approved, subject to the following conditions on pages 112-114.”

“Time Limit 1.The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. REASON: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. Approved plans…”

“Prior to installation, a Glint and Glare Assessment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, to determine the specification of the solar panels and demonstrate that the development would not result in reflective glare to aircraft or aviation operations.”