Issue - meetings

Change of use from B8 (Storage/Distribution) to D1 (a place of worship, a youth forum, a training facility, a crèche/ nursery and an older peoples meeting point).

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, which gave details of the application, planning history and all of the relevant planning factors and policies.

A site visit had taken place prior to the meeting.

In response to concerns raised with regard to the positioning of the proposed play area the Committee was advised that the conditions attached to the scheme required that details of area should be submitted for approval. This could be expanded to specify the type of fencing required.

It was suggested that the existing condition relating to noise should be strengthened and the legal officer present was asked to construct a form of wording to reflect this.

It was noted that the nearby Children’s Centre was currently being refurbished and it was suggested that the Neighbourhood Management Team should look at how a coordinated approach could be adopted to the area. 

The Committee agreed that there should be

INFORMATION RELATING TO APPLICATION REF: HGY/2009/0910

FOR PLANNING COMMITTEE DATED 13/07/2009

Location: 333 High Road N22

Proposal: Change of use from B8 (Storage / Distribution) to D1 (a place of worship, a youth forum, a training facility, a crèche / nursery and an older peoples meeting point).

Recommendation: Grant subject to conditions

Decision: Grant subject to conditions

Drawing No’s: 2667/1, 2667/3, 2667/4, 2667/5 & 2667/6.

Conditions:

1. The development hereby authorised must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission, failing which the permission shall be of no effect.

Reason: This condition is imposed by virtue of the provisions of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and to prevent the accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions

2. Details of all external changes to the building shall be submitted to and approved in wiring by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter the development hereby authorised shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved plans and specifications.

Reason: To safeguard the appearance of the building and the amenities of nearby residents.

3. Notwithstanding the location of an external play area for the Day Nursery shown on drawing No. 2667/6, detailed plans showing the location of an external play area for the Day Nursery at the rear of the existing building, within the car park area, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of use of the Day Nursery: such plans shall indicate fencing and surfacing to the external play area and shall have been prepared to meet the requirements by OFSTED.

Reason: In order that the Council may be satisfied as to the provision of secure external play space, for the proposed Day Nursery.

4. The use hereby authorised may only be carried out between 08:00 hours and 22:00 hours Mondays to Saturdays and 9.00 hours and 18.00 hours on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Reason: To ensure that the use operates in a satisfactory manner and does not unduly disturb nearby residential occupiers or prejudice local amenity.

5. Prior to the use commencing,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27