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Minutes:
The Committee received an application for
full planning permission.
The application sought approval for a change of use from offices (use class B1) to form a residential development consisting two 1 x bed flats and 3 x studios along with associated access arrangements and external alterations.
The Committee noted the amendment sheet.
The Committee
received a representation in objection to the application from Lady Acland.
The representation
covered the following issues:
i.
Speaking on behalf of herself and
her neighbours.
ii.
The property was currently tenanted and the tenants
wished to remain.
iii.
The impact on existing parking problems would be
unacceptable.
iv.
There was no provision for service vehicles and no
off road parking provision.
v.
Proposal contravenes both local and national
guidance on space standards.
vi.
Lacks amenity space.
 vii.
Requested that the Committee reject the application
or added conditions to limit short term lets.
Peter McKeown (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.
At the request of Councillor Blencowe, officers undertook to clarify the
position regarding visitor parking permits.
The Committee:
Resolved (by 7 votes to 1 with 1 abstentions) 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 and the additional informatives:
i.
The residents of the new residential units will not
qualify for Residents Permits (other than visitor permits) within the existing
Residents' Parking Schemes operating on surrounding streets.
ii.
The applicant is encouraged to ensure all future
tenants/occupiers of the flats are aware of the existing local car club service
and location of the nearest space.