Agenda item

Change of use from retail (A1 in Use Classes Order 1987 as amended) to ground floor 2 bed flat (Class C3 in Use Classes Order as amended)

The Committee noted:

·         The additional information contained within the supplementary report of the Head of Development Management, tabled at the meeting.

·         The comments of Winkfield Parish Council

·         Three letters of objection, all the objections of which have now been satisfied.

RESOLVED that ,

(i)           following the completion of planning obligations under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to Open Space and Recreation, Primary Education; Library Facilities and Thames Basin Heath SPA Mitigation, the Head of Development Management be authorised to approve the application subject to the following conditions:-

01.     The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.  

02.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 18th September 2011:        

          'Plan for 25 Eastcote Place, Ascot'        

          (or any plans or details subsequently agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority as an amendment to the approved plans).   

03.    The unit shall not be occupied until a means of access for pedestrians to the side has been constructed in accordance with details which have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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Summary Of Reason(s) For Decision:

The following development plan policies have been taken into account in determining this planning application:

Bracknell Forest Borough Local Plan: Policy EN20 as it would be acceptable in terms of its impact upon the character of the area, and amenity of surrounding properties and adjoining area.

Policy EN22 which seeks to ensure there will be convenient access, parking space and facilities for people with disabilities.

Policy E8 which permits change of use of shop units (A1 use) where there is no adverse effect on the availability of local shopping facilities, and the site is located outside of defined shopping centres.

Policy M6 seeks to ensure that development will provide for safe, direct and well signed cycle and pedestrian routes.

Policy M9 which seeks satisfactory parking provision for vehicles and cycles.

Core Strategy Development Plan Document: Policy CS1 which seeks to ensure that development makes efficient use of land and buildings, reduces the need for travel, promotes a mix of uses, conserves water and energy use, supports the economic wellbeing of the population, protects and enhances safety, natural resources, character of local landscape and historic and cultural features.

Policy CS6 which seeks to ensure that development will mitigate adverse impacts upon communities, transport and the environment.

Policy CS7 which seeks to ensure that developments are of high quality design.

Policy CS14 which seeks to avoid an adverse impact upon the integrity of the Thames Basins Heaths Special Protection Area.

Policy CS23 which seeks to ensure the Council will use its powers to reduce the need to travel, and promote alternative modes, increase safety of travel and maintain and improve the local road network.

South East Plan: Policy CC6 which seeks development that will respect and enhance the character and distinctiveness of settlements and landscapes, and use innovative design to create a high quality built environment which promotes a sense of place.

Policy T4 which seeks an appropriate level of parking.

Planning Policy Statements:

* Limiting the Impact of Development Supplementary Planning Document (July 2007), which provides guidance on planning obligations which may be required to satisfy planning policies, and aimed at making development more sustainable.

Guidance contained in the draft National Planning Policy Framework has been taken into account.

The following material considerations have been taken into account:

The proposal is considered to comply with BFBLP Policies EN20, EN22, E8, M6 and M9, CSDPD Policies CS1, CS6, CS7, CS14 and CS23, and SEP Policies CC6, SP5 and T4. The proposal will not adversely affect the character of the building, neighbouring property or area or significantly affect the amenities of neighbouring property. The planning application is therefore approved.

(ii)           In the event of the S106 planning obligations not being completed by31 December 2011, the Head of Development Management  be authorised to refuse the application for the following reason:-

01.     The proposed development would unacceptably increase the pressure on open space and recreation facilities, primary education facilities, library facilities and the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area. In the absence of a planning obligation in terms that are satisfactory to the Local Planning Authority, and which secure contributions towards integrated transport and highway safety measures the proposal is contrary to Policy CC7 of the South East Plan, Policy CS24 of the Core Strategy Development Plan Document and the Supplementary Planning Document Limiting the Impact of Development (adopted July 2007)