Decisions made by North planning committee on 19 September 2017

The following decisions were made by Shropshire Council’s North planning committee at its meeting at Shirehall, Shrewsbury on Tuesday 19 September 2017.

• The Primitive Chapel, Pool Head, Wem (17/02628/FUL) Application under Section 73a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the installation of replacement windows. Decision: That planning permission be refused for the following reason: It is considered that the replacement of the existing windows has resulted in the loss of major features within the overall design and distinctive architectural style of the building, and further that the replacement windows that have been installed are incongruous windows of inappropriate design, proportions and materials. The Local Planning Authority considers this has served to significantly detract from the character of the building, harming its significance and diminishing its value as a local heritage asset.  The application is unsupported by a Heritage Assessment to demonstrate or provide justification otherwise.  On balance, therefore, the application is considered contrary to adopted planning policies CS5, CS6 and CS17 of the Shropshire Core Strategy; MD2, MD7(a) and MD13 of Shropshire SAMDev Plan and the Supplementary Planning Document on the Type and Affordability of Housing, together with the national guidance set out in section 12 and paragraph 135 of the NPPF.   
• Property known as The Lodge, Ellerton, Newport, TF10 8AW (17/01875/FUL) Restoration alterations and extensions to existing dwelling and erection of new dwelling. Decision: That delegated powers be granted to the Area Planning Manager to approve planning permission subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 of the Officer’s report and the additional and amended conditions set out in the Schedule of Additional Letters.
• Property known as The Lodge, Ellerton, Newport, TF10 8AW (17/01876/LBC) Restoration alterations and extensions to existing dwelling and erection of new dwelling. Decision: That delegated powers be granted to the Area Planning Manager to approve the Listed Building Consent subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 of the Officer’s report and the additional and amended conditions set out in the Schedule of Additional Letters.

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