Two additional flats at Monument House, Winchester

“Monument House, 5 Upper High Street, is an unlisted three-storey building situated on the west side of Upper High Street, within the Winchester Conservation Area.”

“The building forms the southmost building of a terrace of 3 (No.5-7). The middle property, No.6 Upper High Street is Grade II listed building. It stands at a higher level to the adjoining building and is more prominent by virtue of its yellow brickwork and large windows. No.7, on the other side, stands at a similar height to No.5 (the application site), which is narrower and of different design.”

“85/01229/OLD - Erection of single storey second floor rear extension, construction of new roof and other alterations - Post Office, Upper High Street Winchester. Permitted 28th November 1985.”

“24/02048/PNRCOU - Change of use from Class E Office to Residential Flats (Class MA Use Class E to C3). Internal Alterations to Provide 6 No. flats. Prior Approval Required and Approved 14th November 2024.”

“In visual terms, the proposal will retain the existing height of the parapet wall. The form and style of the proposed mansard style roof form is of a type seen on historic buildings throughout Winchester. Due to the proposed extension being set back approximately 1.2 metres from the front wall of the building, it is considered to be visually recessive from ground floor level, therefore limiting its visual impact.”

“The design, scale and form of the proposed extension particularly its subservient roof profile, setback position and retention of the existing parapet are considered to preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building at No.6 Upper High Street and maintain its prominence within the terrace. The proposal is also considered to preserve the character and appearance of the Winchester Conservation Area.”

“Service Lead – Built Environment (Historic Environment) – No objection subject to conditions…”

“The trust considers that this would be an improvement to the street scene and would have the added benefit of helping to safeguard the fabric of the adjacent listed building at No.6 Upper High Street. In view of the location, we are assuming that, if consent is given to this proposal, there will be a condition preventing any occupiers from obtaining a resident’s parking permit.”

“Objecting Representations received from different addresses citing the following material planning reasons:”

“- Limited car parking spaces – further pressure on road network - Area has reached residential capacity with overdevelopment of HMOs - Additional storey would appear overbearing and overshadow with a harmful impact on outlook - Detrimental to the appearance and character of the area - Concerns on waste disposal arrangements - Question rights of access to the building involving the courtyard of Wessex Court - Impact the historical design - Drainage concerns - Harm the balance…”

“The application was introduced. Members were referred to the Update Sheet which set out in full the following:”

“(i) Clarification on proposed materials. The roof to be replaced with slate, not standing seam.”

“The committee agreed to grant permission for the reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the Report and the Update Sheet.”