PLANNING COMMITTEE

16th March 2021

Extra Information Book 2

Page App. No. Address

66 2021/0130 102 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness

80 2021/0131 102 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness

Planning Committee Extra Information Item 2

Date of Meeting : 16.03.21

Reporting Officer : Development Services Manager (Planning)

Reference Number : B20/2021/0130

Location : 102 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Proposal : Change of use of ground and first floors to exhibition / workshop space and firstfloor to mixed use workshop / office space. Replace front entrance door with new.

Report :

The planning conditions have been updated to take account of the revised plans and additionaldocuments received (as above).

I recommend that Planning Permission be GRANTED subject to the Standard Duration Limit andthe following conditions : -

1. The development must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with thedate of this permission.

Reason

Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, asamended by Section 51 of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

Compliance with Approved Plans

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in all respects in accordance with theapplication dated as valid on 15.2.2021 and the hereby approved documents defined by thispermission as listed below, except where varied by a condition attached to this consent:Application Form dated 9.2.2021External Front Elevation (Existing-Proposed) and Proposed Internal Sections and Details Drawing21006 03 Rev BProposed Floor Plans Drawing 21006 02 Rev C (amended plan received on 10.3.21)Q-Rad brochure in relation to proposed radiator designToshiba Air Con Data Sheet Ref RAV-RMInternal door detail received on 10.3.21Updated Heritage Statement V2 dated 9.3.21Structural Inspection Report by WML Consulting Report ref 9772/WML/XX/ZZ/RP/S/0001Feb'2021 and the works specified therein

Reason

To ensure that the development is carried out only as indicated on the drawings approved by thePlanning Authority.

Informative

Please note that any additional external alterations required under the Building Regulationsmay also require prior planning consent. Please speak to the Planning Officer before any suchworks are carried out

This development may require approval under the Building Regulations. Please contact yourBuilding Control department on 01229 876356 for further advice as to how to proceed. Please be aware of the Safe Dig service from United Utilities by contacting United Utilities at;UUSafeDig@uuplc.co.uk

Planning Committee Extra Information Item 3

Date of Meeting : 16.03.21

Reporting Officer : Development Services Manager (Planning)

Reference Number : B23/2021/0131

Location : 102 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Proposal : Listed Building Consent to replace front entrance door with new. Install lining walls atground floor level to create display walls. General refurbishment of ground to first floor staircase.Infilling stair void to basement. Install new ceiling linings to create fire/sound resistancecompartmentation. Install new partition linings at first floor level to create protected escape route.Repair existing partition linings New heating system and lighting.

Report :

Since the report was prepared amended plans have been received and additional details in relationto the proposed internal doors and heating system. The proposed creation of a new internal doorand corridor between 102 and 104 has now been omitted. The amended plans are considered tobe acceptable and

I recommend that Listed Building Consent be GRANTED subject to the Standard Duration Limitand the following conditions : -

1. The development must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with thedate of this permission.

Reason

Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and ConservationAreas) Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

Compliance with Approved Plans

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in all respects in accordance with theapplication dated as valid on 15.2.2021 and the hereby approved documents defined by thispermission as listed below, except where varied by a condition attached to this consent:Application Form dated 9.2.2021External Front Elevation (Existing-Proposed) and Proposed Internal Sections and Details Drawing21006 03 Rev BProposed Floor Plans Drawing 21006 02 Rev C (amended plan received on 10.3.21)Q-Rad brochure in relation to proposed radiator designToshiba Air Con Data Sheet Ref RAV-RMInternal door detail received on 10.3.21Updated Heritage Statement V2 dated 9.3.21Structural Inspection Report by WML Consulting Report ref 9772/WML/XX/ZZ/RP/S/0001Feb'2021 and the works specified therein

Reason

To ensure that the development is carried out only as indicated on the drawings approved by thePlanning Authority in the interests of safeguarding the special architectural and historic interest ofthe listed building.

Informative

Please note that any additional external alterations required under the Building Regulationsmay also require prior planning consent. Please speak to the Planning Officer before any suchworks are carried out This development may require approval under the Building Regulations. Please contact yourBuilding Control department on 01229 876356 for further advice as to how to proceed. You will need to contact us again if you want to carry out work on the listed building which is notreferred to in your plans. This includes:

a. any extra work which is necessary after further assessments of the building's condition;b. stripping out or structural investigations; andc. any work needed to meet the building regulations or other forms of statutory control.

It is a criminal offence to carry out work on a listed building without our consent. Please remindyour client, consultants, contractors and subcontractors of the terms and conditions of thisconsent.

H C SOO K E & NOS

1500

H SOUSE FU NISHER R

985

4091

C E N T R A L C I G A R D E P O T . H C SOO K E & NOS H SOUSE FU NISHER R C E N T R A L C I G A R D E P O T .

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS ON THE JOB BEFORE STARTINGWORK OR PREPARING SHOP DRAWINGS. ANY DISCREPANCIES MUST BE REFERRED TOTHE ARCHITECT. DO NOT SCALE FROM THIS DRAWING.

COMMENTREV DATE

COPYRIGHT ON ALL DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REMAINS THE

PROPERTY OF JOHN COWARD ARCHITECTS LTD, AND MUST NOT BE COPIED OR

REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN ANY MANNER OR FORM WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT

OF THE COMPANY.

No. 3 Unsworth's Yard,Ford Road,Cartmel,Cumbria, LA11 6PG

Tel : (015395) 36596

www.johncowardarchitects.co.uk

JOHN COWARD ARCHITECTS LIMITED

PROJECT

CLIENT

TITLE

SCALE/ A1 DRAWN CHECKED DATE

REVISIONDRAWING NOJOB NO

1:100

102 Abbey RoadMinor Interventions and Change of Use

BY

architectsjca

Creative Studios Cumbria

External Front Elevation (existing/proposed) andProposed Internal Sections and Details

mjd - 18-01-21

21006 03 B

Scale Bar

0m 5m 10m

Important NoteAll survey information provided by client. JCA are notresponsible for any inaccuracies it may contain.

Existing timber paneling above and belowwindows to be painted dark grey

Front Elevation on Abbey Road - Existing

104 Abbey Road 102 Abbey Road

Front Elevation on Abbey Road - Proposed

104 Abbey Road 102 Abbey Road

Existing window frames to be painted dark grey

Existing timber double doors to be removednew glass door in aluminium frame fitted.Frame to be powder coated dark grey. Style ofdoor and frame similar to the existing door on104 Abbey Road

Existing sign to remain

Long Section A-A

Section B-B Section C-C

Basement

Ground Floor

First Floor

Second Floor

Under-draw basement ceiling with boarding toprovide fire resistance. Install acousticinsulation as necessary.

Under-draw ground floor ceiling with boardingto provide fire resistance. Install acousticinsulation as necessary.

Existing brick work of external wallsleft exposed to be lightly cleaned withbristle brushes to remove any loosematerial. Surface consolidated usingKeim Soldalit Fixitiv to bind the friablesurface. Product applied asmanufacturer's technical guidanceand specification.

Approximate extent of display wallsconstructed using Gyplyner IWL(Independent Wall Lining) system.Existing concrete block infill panel tobe painted a shade of light grey. Seephoto 03 below

Repair existing plaster board beam encasement

Existing beam casing and tensioning steel work to bepainted with intusmescent paint.

Make good existing modern plaster panel belowwindow sill and decorate

To top of existing screen, introduce insulationand vapour barriers as necessary and lineinside face with plaster board and skim finish,decorated on completion

Under-draw first floor ceiling with boarding toprovide fire resistance. Install acousticinsulation as necessary.

General Notes

FloorsAll existing floor boards to be lightly sanded. Themajority of boards appear to be original but there aresections where new boards have been introduced.The intention is to retain ALL existing boards, and justlocally patch repair where there is substantial damagethat could become a trip hazard. Floor board repair willbe done by splicing in new material, using Douglas firtimber which is as close as match to the original slowgrown softwood. The emphasis will be on maximumpreservation of historic / existing material.

Lighting / Small PowerAll existing lighting, small power and cabling to beremoved and full system re-wire carried out. Detail ofnew luminaires to be agreed.

HeatingThese proposals do not include details of any newheating system

For works to window on front elevation refer todrawing 21006-02

For works to windows and walls onrear elevation refer to drawing21006-02

detail 01

Vaulted ceiling (timber boards anddentil cornice) to be entirely retained.

Detail 01scale 1:20

Existing Vaulted ceiling of timber boards

Existing dentil cornice

Existing lath and plaster lining to be retained andover-boarded with plaster board and skim finish.

Re-fit salvaged timber wall paneling currently looselystored on the first floor, around the stairwell. Cleanand stain. Note that building control may request a fireretardant decoration to control surface spread of flame.In that case a clear/opaque stain by Envirograf shouldbe applied (product 42). See photo 01 above.

New timber at base of paneling where existing skirtingappears to have been lost. No carved detail to beapplied as original skirting detail is not known.

Repair lath and plaster lining by removing modern infillboards and fitting new chestnut or oak straight sawnlaths fixed with stainless steel screws or staples. Newplaster finish using three-coat lime plaster (lime puttybinder) with goat hair reinforcement. All productsavailable from Eden Lime Mortars. See photo 02above

Once existing lath and plaster repaired, introduce newlining wall as acoustic upgrade. Gyplyner IWL byBritish Gypsum or similar.

Fireplace and chimney breasts will beconcealed by new lining wall. Refer to plan ondrawing 21006-02

Existing brick work of external walls left exposed to belightly cleaned with bristle brushes to remove anyloose material. Surface consolidated using KeimSoldalit Fixitiv to bind the friable surface. Productapplied as manufacturer's technical guidance andspecification.

Existing basement stair flight to remain

Stair void to basement to be in-filled with timber floorconstruction

Fit new timber handrail. If possiblere-using historic material salvagedfrom the stock pile on the first floor.New handrails to comply withbuilding regulations requirements

Existing handrail retained

Where string appears to be missingas a result of staircasere-orientation and loss of originalhalf landing, infill string with newtimber of matching thickness butwithout moulding detail

Remove modern side wall tostaircase (shown dotted) andextend solid guarding for full lengthof stair flight using timber stud workand plaster board linings.

To full length of stair flight guarding,fit new timber capping

Overboard damaged (modern)plaster wall with plaster board andskim finish. Extent shown crossed.

Photo 01 paneled room

Photo 02 lath and plaster wall

Fit salvaged timber wall panelingback to its original location on thetimber stud work. Refer to detail01 below.

Retain existing plaster panel andhistoric decorative scheme andover-board with plaster board andskim finish.

Remove modern in-fill boards andrepair using lath and lime plaster.Refer to detail 01 below.

Photo 04 street front screen

Photo 03 block work in-fill

cassette air-conditioning / heating unitssuspended on bars from ceiling soffit

Wall mounted circular lights onstairwell wall as task/emergencylighting

Indicative services shown. Other minor amendementsA 01/02/21

Important NoteFor structural repair intervention in basement, to masonryarch, refer to WML Consulting report ref 9772 andspecifically drawing 9772-SK02

Updated to include reference to WML Consulting structural repairB 08/02/21

2021/0131

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS ON THE JOB BEFORE STARTINGWORK OR PREPARING SHOP DRAWINGS. ANY DISCREPANCIES MUST BE REFERRED TOTHE ARCHITECT. DO NOT SCALE FROM THIS DRAWING.

COMMENTREV DATE

COPYRIGHT ON ALL DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REMAINS THE

PROPERTY OF JOHN COWARD ARCHITECTS LTD, AND MUST NOT BE COPIED OR

REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART IN ANY MANNER OR FORM WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT

OF THE COMPANY.

No. 3 Unsworth's Yard,Ford Road,Cartmel,Cumbria, LA11 6PG

Tel : (015395) 36596

www.johncowardarchitects.co.uk

JOHN COWARD ARCHITECTS LIMITED

PROJECT

CLIENT

TITLE

SCALE/ A1 DRAWN CHECKED DATE

REVISIONDRAWING NOJOB NO

1:100

102 Abbey RoadMinor Interventions and Change of Use

BY

architectsjca

Creative Studios Cumbria

Proposed Floor Plans

mjd - 15-01-21

21006 02 C

Scale Bar

0m 5m 10m

Ground Floor Plan

104 Abbey Road partially shown

First Floor Plan

detail 01

Detail 01Scale 1:10

Replace existing modern double door leafwith substantially glazed door andaluminium frame set. Refer to drawing21006/03.

Lower 6 treads and risers have beenrotated through 90° on plan to their existingorientation. For refurbishment of staircaserefer to drawing 21006/04

For works to frontage screen and glazingrefer to drawing 21006/03

Remove modern board linings to base ofstair flight and extent solid balustrade downacross lower 6 steps. Refer to drawing21006-03 and photo 01 below.

New dot and dab plaster board lining andplaster skim finish applied over existing(none original) stair flight guarding.Completed surface to be painted.

Photo 01 Existing staircase lining - ground floor

Apply new dot and dab plaster board liningand skim finish over existing (none original)stair flight guarding.

Remove modern board linings that havebeen introduced over lower 6 steps

Stair void to basement in filled with timberfloor structure (soft wood joists and boards).Stair flight to remain in place

New door blank and soft wood casing toreplace damaged none-original door tobasement staircase. Timber decorated.

Display wall constructed using GyplynerIWL system (Independent Wall Lining).Refer to drawing 21006/03

Lining wall constructed using Gyplyner IWLsystem (Independent Wall Lining). Refer todrawing 21006/03

Existing timber floor boards to be lightly sanded.There is very little damage to the boards but somesplicing in of new timber may be required in someplaces. All new timber to be Douglas fir. Refer togeneral notes.

Existing brick work of party wall to be lightlycleaned with bristle brushes to remove anyloose material. Surface consolidated usingKeim Soldalit Fixitiv to bind the friablesurface. Product applied as manufacturer'stechnical guidance and specification.

Existing brick work of party wall to be lightlycleaned with bristle brushes to remove anyloose material. Surface consolidated usingKeim Soldalit Fixitiv to bind the friablesurface. Product applied as manufacturer'stechnical guidance and specification.

Important NoteAll survey information provided by client. JCA are notresponsible for any inaccuracies it may contain.

Photo 02 Existing staircase, ground floor - lowerpart of flight

None-original coverings on four treads

None-original handrail

None-original newel

Perceived missing sections of string timberbut in fact this is a result of rotating thelower 6 treads and risers through 90° to runalong the wall. Refer to drawing 21006/03for proposals to make good.

Existing architraves are intact. Carefullyremove to fit batten to infill gap to wall. DONOT FIX THROUGH THE FRONT FACEOF THE ARCHITRAVE

Infill gap between architrave and wall usinga timber batten secured to concealed faceof architrave. Any gaps between batten andwall to be filled with decorators caulk.

The timber sill on this window is split but iscapable of repair. Sill to be remove toworkshop for gluing and piecing in beforere-fixing to original details. Refer to photo 04.

Existing fire place (masonry breast) toremain undisturbed by concealed behindnew lining wall

New doorway formed in modern partition wall

New modern partition walls. Timber ormetal studs with plaster board linings eitherside and acoustic insulation as necessary.

Modern screen and door frame to beadapted to accommodate new acousticlining wall over lath and plaster(retained/repaired) - refer to drawing21006-03

Rear walls on ground and first floor to be lined outwith plaster board on metal studs and ventilationintroduced at the head and base to vent the cavitybehind the new lining (damp control). Existingmodern windows to have new architrave liningsfitted once lining walls in place. Architrave detailto match the existing architraves on the frontelevation first floor windows.

Photo 03 rear wall - ground floor

Existing modern window frames.

Brick / block walls to be lined internally usingframed system with plaster board. Once boardsare fitted, a new architrave to be introduced.Refer to note below.

Photo 04 Repair existing window sill

A

A

BC

BC

General Notes

FloorsAll existing floor boards to be lightly sanded. Themajority of boards appear to be original but there aresections where new boards have been introduced.The intention is to retain ALL existing boards, and justlocally patch repair where there is substantial damagethat could become a trip hazard. Floor board repair willbe done by splicing in new material, using Douglas firtimber which is as close as match to the original slowgrown softwood. The emphasis will be on maximumpreservation of historic / existing material.

G1 G2

CodesCodes in red font are cross references to the impactassessment contained in the Heritage Assessment.

G3

G5

G4

G6

G7

G10

G10

G11 F10

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F6

F7

F8

F9

Under-draw ground floor ceiling with boardingto provide fire resistance. Install acousticinsulation as necessary.

Existing beam casing and tensioning steel work to bepainted with intusmescent paint.

Under-draw first floor ceiling with boarding toprovide fire resistance. Install acousticinsulation as necessary.

F11

G12

G13

G13

G13 Legend

cassette air-conditioning / heating unitssuspended on bars from ceiling soffit.

Wall mounted lights in stairwell - refer to drawing21006/03

electric panel radiator

ceiling mounted pendant fitting

wall light

NOTE: All mechanical and electrical installationssubject to contractor design - type/location etc

Indicative services shown. Other minor amendmentsA 01/02/21

Splice repair decayed joist ends at externalwall as WML Consulting drawing9772-SK01. Extent of decayed joists to bedetermined on site during the works.

At head of masonry, remove galvanisedstrap and rebuild displaced brickwork. Refitstrap on completion. Refer to WMLConsulting report ref 9772 page 20,photograph 21.

Updated to include reference to WML Consulting structural repairB 08/02/21

Important NoteFor structural repair intervention in basement, to masonryarch, refer to WML Consulting report ref 9772 andspecifically drawing 9772-SK02

Drawings revised in response to planning department consultation:- breakthrough in party wall omitted-

C 09/03/21