Issue - meetings

The Committee received a retrospective application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for retrospective change of use from A1 to A1 with an associated A3 or A4 use in the alternative.

The Committee noted the 3 additional conditions proposed by the Environmental Health Department regarding noise, use of the courtyard and plant, as detailed in the Amendment Sheet.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a local resident.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Concerns regarding noise and anti-social behaviour in a largely residential area.

     ii.          Alcohol consumption and associated problems.

   iii.          Evening and late-night noise disturbance.

   iv.          Impact on nearby social housing.

    v.          Concentration of similar food and drink establishments in a small area.

   vi.          Obstruction of the footpath.

 vii.          Smoking outside the front of the building.

Sam Owens (Applicant) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

The Committee:

Unanimously resolved to grant the application for planning permission in accordance with the Officer recommendation, for the reasons set out in the Officer’s report, and subject to the conditions recommended by the Officers including three additional conditions relating to (1) the hours of use of the courtyard; (2) playing music in the courtyard; and (3) plant noise insulation.