Agenda item - BH2017/00202, 14 Eaton Gardens, Hove - Listed Building Consent

Change of Use from Nursing Home (C2) to 15no bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui generis) incorporating internal alterations to layout and rationalising of existing pipework (Part retrospective)

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected : Goldsmid

Change of use from nursing home (C2) to 15no bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui generis) incorporating internal alterations to layout and rationalising of existing pipework (Part retrospective).

Officer Presentation

(1)          The Principal Planning Officer, Liz Arnold, gave a presentation by reference to plans, floor plans and photographs. It was explained that the proposal now included the removal of all of the existing fire lobbies which divided the existing main rooms into irregular and ill-proportioned sizes. Additionally, the unauthorised en-suite bathrooms within the larger rooms were to be removed to re-instate the proportions of these rooms at ground and first floor levels. The works to be undertaken would include reinstatement of some of the historic fabric of the building which had previously been covered up including fireplaces and to remove modern partitions including partition walls to the main staircase. Amended plans had also been received which sought to remove unauthorised works and to reinstate some of the original architectural features; approval was therefore recommended.

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

106.7    RESOLVED - That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in the report and resolves to GRANT Listed Building Consent subject to the Conditions and lnformatives also set out in the report.