Planning precedent report

Permission is being sought for conservation based repairs and refurbishments to

A) Partial demolition of existing front boundary wall. B) creation of a new vehicular entrance with motorised gates. C) dropping kerb on public footpath. D) Associated siteworks. A Protected Structure.

Madra Entertainment Limited intend to apply for Retention permission for development at this site. The development will consist of the erection of an illuminated advertisement sign displaying 'China Tang' on top of the single-story front façade of the premises and the affixing of an advertisement sign displaying 'China Tang' on the front elevation wall together with a decorative horizontal facia strip. Changes to the ground floor level of the property at the front /southwest side by the full enclosure of the side passage area ( comprising of an area of 27 sq.m and new reception area) together with the replacement of the wrought iron gates and modifications to windows openings and surrounding façade.

Proposed demolition of the existing small two-storey rear return and lean-to structures and the construction of a new split level, two storey extension to the rear. Internal modifications, to include at lower ground floor level: the removal of the existing floor and formation of a new insulated concrete slab. Removal of 2no. existing partition walls and 2no. bathrooms to relocate bedroom to the rear. The formation of a new door opening in the rear wall to access courtyard from bedroom. The provision of two new ensuite bathrooms. Modification of the existing staircase with the provision of 4no. new steps retaining the existing balustrade. The widening of the existing opening in the rear wall at end of hallway. At upper ground floor: Removal of existing kitchen (not original) and sub-division of room to provide new bathroom and cloakroom. Provision of new access hatch to attic space. Widening of the existing hallway opening to form new archway. A new opening in rear wall linking the main living room to new addition and widening of the adjacent opening. Work shall include the repair and reinstatement of all existing timber sash windows. The refurbishment and repair of all plaster mouldings, shutters and architraves. Provide new services throughout the house, to include re-wiring and re-plumbing. Externally: Repair the existing roof. Provide 2no. new roof lights, one to the rear and one to the front roof pitch. Repair existing front steps and railings and provide new granite steps and planters either side of main entrance steps. Widen existing opening in the rear boundary wall, provide a new sliding gate and rear parking and patios areas, with new hard and soft landscaping to the front and rear and related site drainage.

A) A change of use from office use to residential use with internal alterations; B) Blocking up existing windows to the rear and side at ground floor level; C) A new roof light to rear flat roof all with ancillary site works.

Development consisting of part demolition and modified reconstruction of