Planning Application Details

P05/W0920/LBApplication Type: Listed Bldg. Consent (Show Map - opens in new window)
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Description
Alteration of fireplace to remove modern brick infill and return Inglenook fireplace.
Location
35 Observatory Close, Benson OX10 6NU
Grid Reference
462171/191796
Applicant
Mr D H Lawton
35 Observatory Close
Benson
WALLINGFORD
OX10 6NU
Agent
Mr D H Lawton
35 Observatory Close
Benson
WALLINGFORD
OX10 6NU
Constraints
Benson Conservation Area
Grade II Listed Building
Case Officer
Mr A.J.Coggins
Telephone: 01235 422600
Email: planning@southoxon.gov.uk
Consultation / Notification
No further Representations on this application will be accepted.

Consultations / Notifications to date are shown below.

Name / Number
Date Sent
Response Date
 
c/o Mrs E E Leppard
Benson Parish Hall
Sunnyside
Benson
Oxon
OX10 6LZ
24 08 2005
12 09 2005
 
Conservation Officer

24 08 2005
09 09 2005
 
Application Type
Other (Listed Bldg. Consent)
Application Progress
Date Received  
29th July 2005
Registration Date  
23rd August 2005
Start Consultation Period  
23rd August 2005
End Consultation Period  
22nd September 2005
Target Decision Date  
18th October 2005
Decision
Listed Building Consent on 5th October 2005
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
That the works hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of this consent. Reason: By virtue of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

That before any work is undertaken in pursuance of this consent, such steps shall be taken and such works shall be carried out to secure the safety and stability of the building during the alterations, and to provide protection for the building against the weather during the progress of the works. Reason: To secure the safety and protection of the listed building in accordance with Policy CON5 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That a watching brief which shall include the production of an annotated photographic record of the original fireplace as it is opened up shall be carried out by a suitably qualified building recorder and a copy of which shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority before repairs commence. Reason: To safeguard the architectural and historic character and appearance of the listed building in accordance with Policy CON5 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That all existing original features of the fireplace revealed shall be retained in situ unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To safeguard the architectural and historic character and appearance of the listed building in accordance with Policy CON5 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.

That notwithstanding any indications as to those matters which may have been given in the schedule of works attached to the application the cutting out of brickwork including brickwork joints shall be carried out by hand without the use of power tools. Reason: To safeguard the architectural and historic character and appearance of the listed building in accordance with Policy CON5 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.
Appeal
No appeal lodged.
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