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Policy S/C/SH: 1-33 Stanton House, Christchurch Street

Consultation is open from 3 August 2026 9:00am to 25 September 2026 5:00pm

Policy S/C/SH: 1-33 Stanton House, Christchurch Street

  • Site Area: 0.20 hectares.
  • Capacity for approximately 29 homes, resulting in a net loss of 5 units, including suitable replacement sheltered accommodation.

1.  Development proposals must demonstrate how they will meet the following requirements:

     a. Design of buildings, in regard to height, massing and materials, must respond positively to the local character and setting, and ensure no unacceptable adverse impacts on Grade II listed assets, including Christ Church, buildings of local interest and The Kite Conservation Area, as well as their respective settings;

     b. Development at a scale similar to the local prevailing building height and existing buildings on site is appropriate. This site is not considered appropriate for tall landmark buildings; and

     c. Given the known archaeological assets in the area, development proposals must be accompanied by an appropriate archaeological assessment, which includes information on the significance of the heritage asset, including the extent, character and condition of the archaeological resource and the likely impact of the development on the archaeological remains. In the first instance, archaeological investigation will be required via Desk Based Assessment.

Site Plan of S/C/SH: 1 – 33 Stanton House, Christchurch Street.

Figure 25: Site Plan of S/C/SH: 1 – 33 Stanton House, Christchurch Street.

Supporting information

3.1.36. This 0.2 hectare site was previously used as sheltered accommodation. However, due to safety risks, the building is currently vacant. The policy seeks to bring forward a redevelopment of the site for new sheltered accommodation, developed to a higher standard than the existing building.

3.1.37. Due to the sensitive historic context of the area, located within Kite Conservation Area and in close proximity to several Grade II listed and locally listed buildings, the policy criteria requires that development will be carefully designed to ensure that heights, mass, materials and landscaping do not have unacceptable adverse impacts on these assets or their setting. The design of the site should also mitigate any impacts on the local character, specifically existing terraced housing and flats on Christchurch and Napier Streets should be considered.

3.1.38. Given the sensitive nature of the immediate area, it is anticipated that redevelopment of the site would result in an overall net loss of sheltered accommodation but re-provided to a higher standard than the existing building, supporting the needs, health and wellbeing of its future residents. 

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All comments must be received by 25 September 2026 at 5pm.