Agenda item

Decision

That the application be approved subject to the following conditions.

Conditions & Reasons

1.     The development must be begun within three years of the date of this decision.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.     The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out other than to the approved drawings and specification of works noted thereon except where modified by the conditions of this consent. The approved drawings are: BTH07/P010 (Basement Floor Plan Proposed Repairs at 1:100 Scale) BTH07/P011 (Ground Floor Plan Proposed Repairs at 1:100 Scale) BTH07/P012 (First Floor Plan Proposed Repairs at 1:100 Scale) BTH07/P013 (Second Floor Plan Proposed Repairs at 1:100 Scale) BTH07/P014 (Third Floor Plan Proposed Repairs at 1:100 Scale) BTH07/P020 (South Wing Elevations Proposed Repairs at 1:100 Scale) BTH07/P021 (West Wing Elevations Proposed Repairs at 1:100 Scale) BTH07/P022 (North Wing Elevations Proposed Repairs at 1:100 Scale) BTH07/P100 (North Wing Plan Proposed at 1:50 Scale) BTH07/P101 (North Wing South Gutter Sections Proposed at 1:50 Scale) BTH07/P102 (North Wing Central Gutter Sections Proposed at 1:50 Scale) BTH07/P103 (North Wing North Gutter Sections Proposed at 1:50 Scale) BTH07/P104 (North Wing, East and West Gutter Sections Proposed at 1:50 Scale) BTH07/P105 (West Wing Plan Proposed at 1:50 Scale) BTH07/P108 (South Wing Plan Proposed at 1:50 Scale) BTH07/P200 (Proposed North Wing Valley Gutter at 1:10 Scale) W89/104 (Great Hall Ceiling at 1:100 Scale) W89/200 (Great Hall: Ceiling Joist Repairs at 1:200 and 1:10 Scale) W89/201 (Great Hall: External Wall Repairs at 1:00 Scale) W89/202 (Great Hall: Cornice Strapping Detail at 1:200 and 1:10 Scale) W89/210 (South Wing - First Floor Plan First Floor Strengthening at 1:100 Scale) W89/211 (South Wing - Roof Plan First Floor Strengthening at 1:100 Scale) W89/212 (South Wing Sections First Floor Strengthening at 1:50 Scale) W89/213 (South Wing Details First Floor Strengthening at 1:10 Scale) W89/214 33 (South Wing - Section C-C First Floor Strengthening at 1:100 Scale)

Reason: To ensure the development is implemented in accordance with the approved plans and to avoid ambiguity; and to preserve the character and special interest of the building in accordance with Policy HE2 of Burnley’s Local Plan (July 2018).

3.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the Specification of Materials and Workmanship (V3 20201) prepared by Knox-McConnell Architects Ltd received on the 21.10.21 unless approved otherwise in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To avoid ambiguity; and to preserve the character and special interest of the building in accordance with Policy HE2 of Burnley’s Local Plan (July 2018).

4.     All materials to be used in the approved scheme shall be as stated on the application form and approved drawings and shall not be varied without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to safeguard the special architectural or historic interest and heritage significance of the building and comply with Policy HE2 of Burnley’s Local Plan (July 2018).

5.     Before the repointing hereby granted consent is carried out, details of the mortar(s) to be used for re- pointing (including mortar mix, colour, texture and pointing finish) shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The specification shall be informed by an analysis of existing historic mortar mixes the results of which shall be submitted with the details of the mortar. The works shall be carried out only in accordance with the agreed details.

Reason: In order to safeguard the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and to comply with Policy HE2 of Burnley’s Local Plan (July 2018).

6.     This approval is limited to the works shown on the approved drawings and does not indicate approval for associated or enabling works that may be necessary to carry out the scheme. Any further works must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any works commencing.

Reason: In order to safeguard the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and to comply with Policy HE2 of Burnley’s Local Plan (July 2018).

7.     Any works of making good to the retained fabric, shall be finished to match the adjacent work with regard to the methods used and to colour, material, texture, and profile, except where indicated otherwise on the drawings hereby approved

Reason: In order to safeguard the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and to comply with Policy HE2 of Burnley’s Local Plan (July 2018).

8.     No development shall take place on the site until the applicant, or their agent or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of building recording and analysis, and the preparation of an archive detailing the work caried out. This must be carried out in accordance with a written scheme of investigation, which shall first have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The programme of works should comprise the creation of an appropriate record of those areas of the building affected by the works, with photogrammetric or similar recording of the areas of stonework to be removed and a survey of the leadwork to record any historical features or graffiti. It should include a full description of the areas affected, drawn plans, elevations and sections which may be derived from the documentation already prepared for the works, and a full photographic coverage, inside and out. The record should also include a rapid desk-based assessment, putting the building and its features into context. This work should be undertaken by an appropriately qualified and experienced professional contractor to the standards and guidance of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (www.archaeologists.net). A digital copy of the report and the photographs shall be placed in the Lancashire Historic Environment Record and other appropriate archives.

Reason: To ensure and safeguard the recording and inspection of matters of archaeological/historical importance associated with the buildings/site in accordance with Policy HE2 of Burnley’s Local Plan (July 2018).