Roller shutters and alterations at Bridgford Hall, West Bridgford

“Under consideration is a Listed Building Consent application which seeks to install 2no. black perforated roller shutters to enclose the single storey canopy over stairs to the park near to the former billiard room now used for wedding ceremonies. Alterations to the canopy’s supporting column and associated existing handrail would be necessary to facilitate installation of the shutters.”

“The proposed roller shutters would be installed to the wide northeast elevation (measuring 4.920m wide x 2.560m tall) and to the narrower northeast (measuring 1.460m wide x 2.940m tall), fitting into a roller shutter hood proposed to be affixed to the canopy’s undersides on both elevations. The hoods are proposed as being timber clad to match the appearance of the existing canopy.”

“The Hall, Bridgford Road’, locally known as Bridgford Hall, is a Grade II listed building (NHLE ref. 1045676, date first listed 13 Dec 1949) which is owned by Rushcliffe Borough Council. It is located centrally within West Bridgford. The country house was built between 1768 and 1774 by Mundy Musters, Lord of the Manor of West Bridgford. It has had numerous extensions which were added in the mid and late 19 th , mid-20 th and early 21 st centuries.”

“The Hall is located within the associated Bridgford Park having primarily residential properties to the north and east beyond. The contemporary 2 storey Library is located to the southwest of the building obscuring the view of the front of the building from Bridgford Road. The Bridgford Road public car park is to the northwest which allows views across to the rear of the building.”

“15/01168/FUL Refurbishment & extension to Bridgford Hall, change of use for upper levels to be used as serviced apartments. Ground floor to be re-instated as registrar services & wedding venue. Single storey rear extension; single storey front canopy; side extension to house lift and stairwell; internal and external alterations (including partial demolition) to allow the change of use of the building to 7 serviced apartments (Use Class C1); the use of a room for conducting…”

“15/01169/LBC Refurbishment and extension to Bridgford Hall, change of use for upper levels to be used as serviced apartments. Ground floor to be re- instated as registrar services and wedding venue.”

“The proposal is considered to be a sensitive, proportionate and appropriate solution. The roller shutters would have a very slight harmful impact when lowered during times when the building is not open for use. However, the proposal is considered to present a clear and convincing justification. Mitigation for potential adverse impacts has been given thought in designing the proposal.”

“Notwithstanding the benefits to the building arising from elements of the proposal, it is considered the proposal would cause harm to the listed building, thus failing to preserve and/or enhance the listed building as is considered to be a ‘desirable’ objective within Sections 16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and does not accord with policies set out in the Development Plan.”

“Historic England Has commented that they were not offering advice on the proposal and that the views of the local authority's specialist advisers be obtained.”

“The Joint Committee of the National Amenity Society Was consulted but made no comments…”

“LISTED BUILDING CONSENT BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, THE DETAILS OF WHICH ARE SET OUT IN THE REPORT PUBLISHED WITH THE AGENDA”

“The development must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following approved plans and documents ref:”