Agenda item

Public Participation

Angus Boyd and Cllr Paul Reynolds spoke in objection to the application.

Ben Pierce spoke in support of the application.

The officer introduced the report which recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

She explained that the application was for a B2, heavy industrial unit. A previous planning application to expand the site into the adjacent grassy area was rejected as it was deemed to be an encroachment on the countryside, however the landscaping in the proposal was all contained withing the existing site. The proposed building was similar design to the converted agricultural units currently on the site. Units previously identified as B1 or B2 use had been found to be under B8 occupation and an application to change the use on these had been granted. The site had 77 parking spaces overall which was considered an over provision after the reclassification of buildings. This is now reduced to 69 to allow for better turning space.

There were no technical questions asked.

Members of the public then addressed the Committee as detailed above.

The Local Member, Cllr Greenman spoke in objection to the application, noting it’s rural location, significant access concerns and availability of alternative facilities nearby.

In the debate that followed the Committee noted that it was unfair to ask the applicant to address historic issues around highways safety. It was acknowledged that whilst the site management strategy would detail allocation of areas for commercial vehicles, delineated parking spaces, good practice and condition delivery hours it was not possible to govern roadway.  The provision of employment in the area was noted.

Resolved:

Planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

1. 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.

2. The new commercial building shall not be brought into use until all of the car parking spaces as identified on plan LDC.1620.A.002C have been painted and laid out across the site. The applicant shall write to the Local Planning Authority to arrange a site meeting to demonstrate that the parking spaces have been provided in accordance with the plan in order to discharge the condition.

REASON: In the interests of Highway Safety.

3. The Business Park shall operate under the submitted Site Management Strategy Document at all times unless authorised by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: In the interests of Highways Safety.

4. The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match in material, colour and texture those used in the adjacent building (Unit 14).

REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area

5. All soft landscaping comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the first occupation of the building(s) or the completion of the development whichever is the sooner;  All shrubs, trees and hedge planting shall be maintained free from weeds and shall be protected from damage by vermin and stock. Any trees or plants which, within a period of five years, die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.  All hard landscaping shall also be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of any part of the development or in accordance with a programme to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To ensure a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development and the protection of existing important landscape features

6. No machinery shall be operated, no process shall be carried out and no deliveries taken at or despatched from the site outside the following times nor any time on Sundays or Bank Holidays except in an emergency:

0800 to 1800 Mondays to Saturdays inclusive.

REASON: In the interests of neighbouring amenity

7. The level of noise emitted from the site shall not exceed 45 dBALeq 1hr at any time, as measured by the boundaries of the site.

REASON: In the interests of neighbouring amenity

8. The unit permitted shall only be used for Class B2 Business Use. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), no change of use shall take place without the prior grant of express planning permission.

REASON: In the interest of the amenity of the area and to enable the Local Planning Authority to consider individually whether planning permission should be granted for additions, extensions or enlargements

9. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), there shall be no additions to, or extensions or enlargements of any building forming part of the development hereby permitted.

REASON: In the interests of amenity

10. There shall be no external storage for the new building as this would interfere with the designated parking areas and bin storage as set out in the Site Management Document.

REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and highway safety

11. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Site Location Plan - Received 4 April 2013

Proposed Building Plan - Received 4 April 2013

Topographical Survey - Received 4 April 2013

Revised Site Plan 002D - Received 19 November 2013

Site Management Strategy Document - Received 8 October 2013

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning