8 Grange Road 17/05262/FUL & 17/05263/LBC I write on behalf of the Grange Association to object to one aspect of this proposed development to a grade B listed building within the Grange Conservation area. Our concern is the choice of materials which appears to be dictated by cost rather than consideration of the context. A characteristic of the conservation area is the use of local grey sandstone. The Householders’ Guidance states “The materials to be used on an extension should normally match exactly those of the existing building. Where the existing building is constructed of stone, natural stone of the same type and colour should be used for the extension. Alternatively, a new extension may be designed to contrast with the existing building using a modern design and materials. In this instance the materials should be of the highest quality and relate well to the existing building.” The choice of timber cladding with a coal tar finish although a contrast to the original house, would not be materials of high quality and would not relate well to the existing building. For this reason, we consider the plan would fail to comply with policies Env6, Des1, Env3 or Env4. We request that the applicant reconsider his choice of materials.
8 Grange Road 17/05262/FUL & 17/05263/LBC I write on behalf of the Grange Association to object to one aspect of this proposed development to a grade B listed building within the Grange Conservation area. Our concern is the choice of materials which appears to be dictated by cost rather than consideration of the context. A characteristic of the conservation area is the use of local grey sandstone. The Householders’ Guidance states “The materials to be used on an extension should normally match exactly those of the existing building. Where the existing building is constructed of stone, natural stone of the same type and colour should be used for the extension. Alternatively, a new extension may be designed to contrast with the existing building using a modern design and materials. In this instance the materials should be of the highest quality and relate well to the existing building.” The choice of timber cladding with a coal tar finish although a contrast to the original house, would not be materials of high quality and would not relate well to the existing building. For this reason, we consider the plan would fail to comply with policies Env6, Des1, Env3 or Env4. We request that the applicant reconsider his choice of materials.
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