1.	Application Site and Locality 

1.1	Burdrop House is an historic Grade II listed property located in the centre of Burdrop. The property was listed in 1988 and is within the Sibford Ferris Conservation Area.  
2.	Description of Proposed Development
2.1	Listed Building Consent is being sought for internal alterations to the ground floor lounge. These alterations include the removal of an internal porch area above the entrance to the existing cellar and the addition of a floor fitted access hatch.
3.	Relevant Planning History

There are no recent planning applications considered relevant to this application. 	

4.	Publicity

4.1	The application was publicised by way of a site notice, press notice and neighbour notification letters. The final date for comments was 26 November 2015. 
4.2	No comments were received as a result of this consultation process. 
5.	Response to Consultation

5.1	Sibford Gower Parish Council: No objections.
5.2	Design and Conservation Officer: No objections subject to conditions (see consultation response below). 

6.	Relevant National and Local Planning Policy and Guidance

Development Plan Policies

The Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 - Part 1 was formally adopted by Cherwell District Council on 20th July 2015 and provides the strategic planning policy framework for the District to 2031.  The Local Plan 2011-2031 – Part 1 replaced a number of the ‘saved’ policies of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 1996 though many of its policies are retained and remain part of the development plan. The relevant planning policies of Cherwell District’s statutory Development Plan are set out below:

Cherwell Local Plan 2011 - 2031 Part 1

ESD15 - The Character of the Built and Historic Environment

Cherwell Local Plan 1996 (Saved Policies)

C18 - Listed Buildings

Other Material Planning Considerations

National Planning Policy Framework (The Framework)
Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG)

7.	Appraisal

Impact on the Architectural and Historic Character of the Listed Building
7.1	The Design and Conservation Officer has undertaken a thorough assessment of the proposal and their comments have been included in Paragraph 5.2. Subject to appropriate conditions and the subsequent approval of details relating to the floor hatch, the proposal is not considered to affect the architectural or historic character or significance of the listed building. The proposed works are therefore considered to comply with Policy C18 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the Framework requiring the conservation of heritage assets. 
8.	Conclusion
8.1	The proposed works are not considered to harm the affect the architectural or historic character or significance of the listed building and are therefore considered to comply with the policies outlined in Section 6 of this report. The application is therefore recommended for approval and listed building consent should be granted subject to appropriate conditions. 
9.	Recommendation

Approve, subject to:

Conditions

1	The development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.
	
	Reason - To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 2	Except where otherwise stipulated by condition, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: Application Forms, Site Location Plan, Design and Access Statement and Drawings Numbered 071/14/02A and 071/14/04 received on 7 December 2015. 
	
	Reason - For the avoidance of doubt, to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority and to comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 3	Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, full details of the proposed floor hatch including details of the construction and installation method shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details submitted should be accompanied by a 1:20 scaled drawing showing the structure of the existing and proposed floor, which clearly identifies the beams or joists which would be removed or altered to enable the installation of the proposed floor hatch and stairs. The proposed hatch should be constructed using timber boards, laid to match the existing floor. Thereafter, the floor hatch shall be installed in accordance with the approved details. 
	
	Reason - To ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority and to conserve the special character of the existing historic building in order to comply with Policy C18 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 4	All new or replacement skirting boards shall match the existing skirting boards in terms of type, materials, dimensions, profile and finish.
	
	Reason - To ensure that the completed development is in keeping with and conserves the special character of the existing historic building and to comply with Policy C18 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 5	All works of making good shall be carried out in materials and detailed to match the adjoining existing fabric except where shown otherwise on the approved drawings.
	
	Reason - To ensure that the completed development is in keeping with and conserves the special character of the existing historic building and to comply with Policy C18 of the adopted Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

STATEMENT OF ENGAGEMENT
	
	In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 and paragraphs 186 and 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework (March 2012), the Council has worked positively and proactively to determine this application in an efficient manner having worked with the applicant/agent where necessary to resolve any concerns that have arisen during consideration of the application in the interests of achieving more appropriate and sustainable development proposals. Consent has been granted accordingly.

Case Officer: Lewis Bankes-Hughes		DATED: 17 December 2015