Registered Building consent for the conversion of detached dwelling to create a pair of semi-detached dwellings and alteration to existing vehicular...

The Old School House has a brown long-eared bat roost in the attic space and pipistrelle bats have been recorded in the local area.; The application currently does not address the potential for the known bat roost within the property to be impacted by the works; This report must be provided to Planning for written approval prior to determination of this application

Conditions requested: ecological assessment for bats undertaken by suitably qualified ecologist prior to determination; bat surveys in accordance with Bat Conservation Trusts Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists - Good Practice Guidelines (3rd Edition 2016); report detailing findings including mitigation plan submitted to Planning for approval prior to determination; roofing membranes to use Type 1F bitumen membrane; external lighting to adhere to BCT and ILP Guidance Note 8 Bats and Artificial Lighting (12th September 2018)

Approved 3-1 Majority The Commissioners note that the internal sliding door is to remain and that there are no major external changes. They are also pleased to see the removal of the conservatory. It is approved on this basis.