Agenda item

Mr Ben Read spoke in support of the application

The officer introduced the report which recommended that planning permission be granted subject to planning conditions. Aerial photographs of the site were presented alongside photographs of the building. It was explained that the application had been called to Committee due to noise concerns, however the officer considered that, subject to mitigation measures, the noise level would be acceptable.

The Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officer who confirmed the location of outside doors.

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

In the debate that followed the Committee considered concerns of local residents on noise caused by the change of use, however it was satisfied that conditions would overcome the majority of concerns and expressed a desire to support local business in this trading estate.

Resolved:

To GRANT planning permission 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 rear doors and windows in the easterly facades of units 5 to 13 shall, as shown on the submitted plans, shall remain closed at all times whilst the units are open for business.

REASON: To ensure the creation/retention of an environment free from intrusive levels of noise and activity in the interests of the amenity of the area.

3.     During daytime hours of operation (0700-2300) the Rating Level due to activities and/or machinery operated in, on or around each unit shall not exceed 44 dB when measured at a point 3.5m from any dwelling;

and During night-time hours of operation (2300-0700) the Rating Level due to activities and/or machinery operated in, on or around each unit shall not exceed 35 dB when measured at a point 3.5m from any dwelling.

REASON: To ensure the creation/retention of an environment free from intrusive levels of noise and activity in the interests of the amenity of the area.

4.     The B2 use hereby permitted shall only take place between the hours of 08:30 and 18:00 Monday to Friday and between 08:30 and 17:00 on Saturdays and 10:00 and 16:00 on Sundays. The use shall not take place at any time on Bank or Public Holidays.

REASON: To ensure the creation/retention of an environment free from intrusive levels of noise and activity in the interests of the amenity of the area.

5.     No panel beating, panel spraying or mechanical car washing operations shall be carried out within units 5-13 as identifid on the approved plans or externally.

REASON: To ensure the creation/retention of an environment free from intrusive levels of noise and activity in the interests of the amenity of the area.

6.     Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), the site shall be used solely for purposes within Class(es) B1, B2 & B8 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended by the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment)(England) Order 2005 (or in any provisions equivalent to that class in any statutory instrument revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification).

REASON: The proposed use is acceptable but the Local Planning Authority wish to consider any future proposal for a change of use, other than a use within the same class(es), having regard to the circumstances of the case.

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

Site Location Plan

Existing Floor Plan

Noise Assessment

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

INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT:

The applicant is advised that this permission authorises a change of use only and does not authorise any works or alterations that may require planning permission/ internal or external alterations, additions, or works, which may require a separate grant of Listed Building Consent [DELETE as appropriate].

INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT:

Any alterations to the approved plans, brought about by compliance with Building Regulations or any other reason must first be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority before commencement of work.