Registered building consent for internal alterations and roof vent (retrospective) - RB 184

Town and Country Planning Act 1999 Section 16 Registered buildings: supplementary provisions

Requires special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or features of special architectural or historic interest. Officer assessed that prior replacement of roof and wall finish meant the vent and tanking preserve the remaining interest without harm.

Strategic Policy 4

Proposals must protect or enhance the fabric and setting of Registered Buildings. Met as historic form and special interest are protected, given pre-registration changes.

Environment Policy 32

Extensions or alterations detrimentally affecting a Registered Building's special interest not permitted. Works judged not to detrimentally affect character due to prior alterations.

Environment Policy 34

Prefers traditional materials in pre-1920 buildings. Noted cement render is inappropriate but was pre-registration; note urges breathable replacement.

Environment Policy 35

Within Conservation Areas, only development preserving or enhancing character permitted. Roof vent has no negative impact on conservation area character due to scale.

RB/3 General Criteria Applied in Considering Registered Building Applications

Part of conservation guidance; proposals align with preserving historic environment.

RB/5 Alterations and Extensions

Part of conservation guidance; internal alterations and vent acceptable.