Agenda item

The Committee considered a report of the Chief Planning Officer in respect of the installation of new windows, walls, internal partition walls, mezzanine, new flue at roof level and other alterations in connection with the use of the space as a residential unit.

The CPO introduced the application and advised that some further objections had been received, together with some additional and amended conditions which were tabled and Members were given the opportunity to read them.

Members were advised that the report covered both the Planning and Listed Building applications submitted for the change of use of part of the podium and upper level of the Turret to form a single residential unit (use class C3) and associated internal and external alterations. The proposal was similar to the planning permission and listed building consent that were allowed on appeal in 2008 (although not implemented) but now included improvements to the scheme.

Several members spoke in support of the application which they felt would not be detrimental to the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building, and would result in improvements to the public walkway passing through the structure and make effective use of the empty upper sections of the building.

Other Members expressed concern that the alterations would detract from the appearance and character of the listed building and undermine the architectural integrity and original purpose of the turret which was an integral part of the Highwalk around the Barbican.

Arising from the discussion, the application was put to the vote, the result of which was as follows:-

·         11 votes in favour of the CPO recommendation.

·         8   votes against

·         1 Abstention

RESOLVED – That, Listed Building consent be granted in accordance with the details and conditions set out on the attached schedule.