Decision details

The Committee received an application for conversion of a former training centre to day care Nursery (D1), with 5 student rooms at first floor level (Block D), and minor external works.

The Committee received representations in objection to the application from Mr Battenburg; Mr & Mrs Peterson who live in neighbouring properties.

The representation covered the following issues:

     i.        Access to the nursery is down an un-adopted road, no more than what can only be described as track.

    ii.        Questioned who could enforce speed calming measures on the un-adopted road.

   iii.        Would bring an additional pressure to the already narrow and congested roads within the area, particularly on Owlstone Croft. 

  iv.        Transport movement in the area would change due to the increase in traffic.

   v.        Additional increase in traffic would escalate the risk to pedestrians and cyclists.

  vi.        Lack of parking spaces would intensify the issue of lack of   car parking problem already experienced.

 vii.        Questioned whether the location was suitable for children.

Mr Justin Bainton (Agent) spoke in support of the application.

The Committee:

Resolved (5 votes to 3) to grant the application for planning permission in accordance with the Officer recommendation, for the reasons set out in the Officer report, and subject to the conditions recommended by the Officers, including an additional condition.

Pre-Committee Amendments to Recommendation:

Additional condition

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans as listed on this decision notice.

Reason:  In the interests of good planning, for the avoidance of doubt and to facilitate any future application to the Local Planning Authority under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990