Handsworth Library, Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9DP

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1 Committee Date: 2/08/204 Application Number: 204/064/PA Accepted: 07/03/204 Application Type: Listed Building Target Date: 02/05/204 Ward: Lozells and East Handsworth Handsworth Library, Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B2 9DP Listed Building Consent for alterations to internal layout of grade II listed library building to create new office Applicant: Agent: Birmingham Property Services PO Box 6255 Recommendation Refer To The Dclg. Proposal.. This application seeks listed building consent for the insertion of a stud wall in an existing opening in the entrance lobby and the insertion of new doors within an adjacent existing opening in the entrance lobby in order to create a new office space within the existing grade II listed Handsworth library. Section plans 2. Site & Surroundings 2.. The application site comprises of the grade II listed Handsworth library. The library is in active use and is open to the public. Site location Street View 3. Planning History 3.. None relevant. 4. Consultation/PP Responses 4.. Local occupiers, ward councillors and amenity societies notified. Site and press notice displayed. The Birmingham Civic Society have commented that the details submitted with the application are of poor quality. 5. Policy Context 5.. NPPF; Birmingham Unitary Development Plan; and Draft Birmingham Plan. Page of 5

2 6. Planning Considerations 6.. Policy 3.25 of the UDP states that any development affecting a listed building should preserve or enhance its character The works proposed under this application seek consent for the insertion of a new doorway in an existing opening of the lobby and the insertion of a stud wall into an adjoining existing opening in the entrance lobby. to the entrance lobby seek to create a new office space for library staff use. Since the application was originally submitted additional plans have been submitted which show sections of the proposed stud wall and doorway fittings at a more detailed scale My Conservation Officer has considered these proposals and raised no objections but has commented that joinery details should be provided by planning condition. I am satisfied that the details now submitted with the application satisfactory demonstrate that the proposed works will enable the continued use of the library building without harming the important historic character of this building and as such meets with policy 3.25 of the UDP and with the principles set out in the NPPF. 7. Conclusion 7.. This proposal would preserve the grade II listed library building whilst enabling the building to be altered for continuous use. This application should be deferred to the government office with a recommendation for approval subject to conditions. 8. Recommendation 8.. Refer to government office with the following advisory conditions: Requires the prior submission of fixtures and fittings Details 2 Requires the prior submission of a schedule of existing and new internal joinery details 3 Requires the scheme to be in accordance with the listed approved plans 4 Limits the approval to 3 years (conservation/listed buildings consent) Case Officer: Victoria Chadaway Page 2 of 5

3 Photo(s) Fig. Opening where new doors to office now proposed. Page 3 of 5

4 Fig. 2 Existing entrance where stud wall now proposed. Page 4 of 5

5 Location Plan Handsworth College Nursery 26 Bhawan Thri Guru Ravidass (Ravidassin Temple) Builder's Yard 5 a m 4 GOLDS HILL ROAD 3 Chy El Sub Sta 2 4 UNION ROW 54a 54 Shelter 52 50a PH PCs Public Library City College Birmingham 3 GOLDS HILL GARDENS m TCBs 93 Posts 8a of India SOHO ROAD Boro Const & Ward Bdy Posts Balu Travel Roof Car Park El Sub Sta Car Park WAVERHILL ROAD Gospel Hall 5 65 HOLLIDAY ROAD This map is reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Birmingham City Council. Licence No , 200 Page 5 of 5