19/01661/FUL — Shrewsbury Town Council

Address	Proposal	Shrewsbury Town Council Decision
Former Congregational Church Coton Hill Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 2DP	Conversion and extension of a former Church into 9 residential apartments with associated car parking	Objection
Application Date:
2019-04-29
Application Notes:
The Chairman allowed representations from three residents who lived in the vicinity of the Congregational Church and believed that they would be adversely affected by the plan proposals. Members supported their concerns. Shrewsbury Town Council objects to the application on the following grounds: * This development site is in very close proximity to neighbouring residents of Broome Place and no regard has been given to the loss of privacy to those residents whose properties shall be overshadowed by the glassed extension thereby suffering from loss of light and privacy; * The building is of particular historical importance and significance to the street scene and the choice of extension is out of proportion with the original building. Members noted that there has been a significant shift in scale since the previous iteration and this current plan does nothing to preserve or enhance the area. * It is considered the choice of materials, particularly the zinc cladding as unsympathetic to the building and the Conservation Area in which it sits. Quite close by there are other building which have used a more appropriate pallet of modern materials and members would prefer to see wood cladding considered. * Members note that parking is by way of underground parking; they would like to be assured that this is constructed in such a manner so as to be accessible by emergency vehicles.