Agenda item

E/2012/0797/FUL: 32 The Brittox, Devizes, SN10 1AJ

Minutes:

The Area Development Manager introduced a report which recommended approval. It was highlighted that 20% of the shop  units in The Brittox were currently vacant, and that in a correction to the report papers, the application was for the ground floor of the property only. It was also noted that the proposal was for a change of use only, and that the key issues included finding a viable new use for the listed building to prevent decay, and whether the application would contribute to the vitality and viability of the town centre.

 

The Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officers. There were no public speakers regarding the application.

 

The Local Member, Cllr Nigel Carter, then spoke in support of the application.

 

A discussion followed, where the implications of the National Planning Policy Framework in relation to the individuality of town centres was raised, along with the number of Coffee shops already current in Devizes, the impact on the paved area outside the proposed site and the position of the Town Council, not in objection, was noted.


At the conclusion of debate, it was,

 

Resolved:

 

That Planning Permission be GRANTED for the following reason:

 

The decision to grant planning permission has been taken on the grounds that the proposed development, by bringing a vacant unit in a listed building located in a prominent position in the conservation area into a viable new use, would make a positive contribution to the vitality and viability of the town centre. This would be in accordance with policy ED18 of the Kennet Local Plan and with the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

Subject to the following conditions:

Conditions

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The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

REASON:  To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

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The ground floor of the premises shall only be used for A1 retail purposes or as a coffee shop serving coffee, other hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and other light refreshments for consumption on or off the premises.

REASON:  The proposed use is acceptable but the Local Planning Authority wish to consider any future proposal for a change of use having regard to the circumstances of the case.

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No primary cooking of unprepared food shall be carried on within the premises. Only reheated or cold food that has been prepared elsewhere shall be served within the premises.

REASON: In the interests of residential amenity and to protect the vitality and viability of the primary shopping area.

Before the change of use takes place, there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a scheme for the insulation against noise emissions from extraction fans, compressors and any similar equipment. Such scheme as is approved shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the change of use takes place.

REASON: In the interests of the amenities of the area.

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The change of use shall not take place until a scheme for the control of fumes from extractor fans and similar equipment has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; and the development shall not be brought into use until that scheme has been implemented in accordance with the approved details.

REASON: In the interests of the amenities of the area.

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This decision relates to documents/plans submitted with the application, listed below. No variation from the approved documents should be made without the prior approval of this Council. Amendments may require the submission of a further application.  Failure to comply with this advice may lead to enforcement action which may require alterations and/or demolition of any unauthorised buildings or structures and may also lead to prosecution.

Application form received on 20 June 2012; Letter/Planning Statement received on 20 June 2012;

Plan Ref: Site Location Plan received on 20 June 2012; Plan Ref: CN539-EX received on 25 July 2012; Plan Ref: CN539-100 received on 20 June 2012

REASON: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans that have been judged to be acceptable by the local planning authority.

INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: This permission authorises a Change of Use only and does not authorise any works or alterations that may require planning permission, Listed Building Consent or Advertisement Consent.

 

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