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Recommends any approval includes conditions in respect of surface water since the
existing watercourse is at capacity.
CONSERVATION OFFICER (PREVIOUS)
No objections to the proposal due to the increased views of the church and the movement
away from the Church of the main bulk of the development. Any negative effect on the
setting is outweighed by the opening up of views from other directions.
H & H HERITAGE (CURRENT ACTING CONSERVATION OFFICER)
The Ordnance Survey maps of 1892 and 1952 both show that Scarthingwell Hall was
connected to the RC Chapel. The 1892 map notes that the church was a private chapel.
Both maps show that there were also buildings close to the north and south elevations of
the chapel. Feels that the situation in 1892 and 1952 are relevant in as much as there
were buildings in close proximity to the chapel that would have contributed to its settingalbeit
in some people’s eyes to the detriment of the chapel. The proposed erection of the
50 bed care homes and 15 close care apartments will to some extent open up the setting
of the chapel. However feels that the following points should be taken into consideration
when determining this application: -
1. The net increase in the volume of the proposed development.
2. The policy of development on the countryside.
3. The expert opinion of Dr Jolley with regard to avoiding the relocation of frail and
elderly – it could be construed that the building works and change of
accommodation within the redevelopment amounts to relocation.
4. The un-sustainability of the current repair and maintenance costs is not
substantiated with any analysis of the costings to date and is not relevant to this
application.
H & H Heritage do not feel that enough justification has been provided for this application
to be fully assessed.
PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER
On the recent reconsultation, no objections are raised.
TREE AND LANDSCAPE OFFICER
No objections subject to a landscaping scheme for replacement planting.
NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY ARCHAEOLOGIST
No objections subject to a condition requiring archaeological evaluation.
ENGLISH HERITAGE
Do not consider it necessary to be consulted, no comments made.
GARDEN HISTORY SOCIETY
No objection but would urge the applicant to ensure the design and materials are
sympathetic to its special location.
NATURAL ENGLAND
Satisfied that suitable surveys have been carried out, no objections subject to compliance
with the reports submitted and an informative note with regard to obtaining a licence.
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