The application seeks listed building consent to repair one of a pair of decorative stone gate piers at Swan Business Centre, which forms part of the Grade II listed Swan Lane Mills complex. Planning documents say the left-hand gate pier was struck by a vehicle, leaving large ashlar stone blocks out of alignment and damaging the historic stonework. Because the site is Grade II listed, listed building consent is required before repairs can be carried out. Under the proposals, the damaged gate pier would be carefully dismantled stone by stone before being rebuilt on its existing foundations. The statement concludes that the proposals would preserve the character, appearance and historic significance of the listed mill complex while restoring an important historic feature at its entrance.