Agenda item - BH2014/01032, Marlborough House, 54 Old Steine, Brighton - Listed Building Consent

Change of use from offices (B1) to single dwelling house (C3) with associated internal alterations to layout and external alterations including infill of some rear windows, replacement of rooflights and insertion of rear dormer.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected:Regency

              Change of use from offices (B1) to single dwelling house (C3) with associated internal alterations to layout and external alterations, including infill to some rear windows, replacement of roof lights and insertion of rear dormer.

(1)             It was noted that the main considerations in determining the application related to whether the alterations would have a detrimental impact on the character, architectural setting and significance of the Grade I Listed Building. It was considered that the proposals would help preserve the Listed Building by bringing it back into use and would not have a harmful impact on its character or historic and architectural interest.

(2)          Councillor Mac Cafferty highlighted the points made during general debate in relation to the importance of ensuring that a full photographic record was made of the property prior to commencement of the works and formally requested that a pre-commencement condition to that effect be added to any permission granted. The Committee were in agreement that this would be appropriate.

(3)          A vote was taken and on a vote of 11 with 1 abstention Listed Building Consent was granted.

33.3       RESOLVED – That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in section 11 of the report and the policies and guidance in section 7 and resolves to GRANT Listed Building Consent subject to the Conditions and Informatives set out in section 11 and to the addition of a pre-commencement condition requiring submission to and agreement by the Local Planning Authority of a full photographic record of the interior of the property prior to commencement of the works.

              Note: Councillor C Theobald abstained from voting in respect of the above application.