The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and Development regarding this application and application MA/13/0297.

Mr Rees, for the Applicant, Councillors Pickett and Ross (Visiting Members) addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED: That the Planning Inspectorate be advised that, had there not been an appeal for non-determination, the Committee would have refused listed building consent for the reason set out below:-

The proposed development, due in particular to the loss of the stairwell and north wing, would result in substantial harm to the Grade II Listed Building, which is not considered to be outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme.  The proposal therefore conflicts with the advice given in the National Planning Policy Framework, paragraphs 131, 132 and 133.

Voting:  11 – For  0 – Against  1 – Abstention