Agenda item

Erection of two storey office building (Class B1) following demolition of existing single storey building (Class A2).

Erection of two storey office building (Class B1) following demolition of existing single storey building (Class A2).

The Committee noted:

• The comments of Winkfield Parish Council.
• No representations were received.

RESOLVED that the application be approved 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 1st May 2012:     

          784/1 AB           

03.     No development shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.            

04.     The development hereby permitted shall not be begun until details showing the finished floor levels of the buildings hereby approved in relation to a fixed datum point have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.  

05.     No development shall be occupied until the associated vehicle parking has been set out in accordance with the approved drawing. The spaces shall thereafter be kept available for parking at all times.           

06.     No development shall be occupied until secure and covered parking for bicycles has been provided in accordance with the approved drawing.          

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 M9 which seeks satisfactory parking provision for vehicles and cycles.

Policy E4 which seeks to permit development involving a variety and size of buildings for new and small businesses.

Policy E11 which permits changes of use to A2 or A3 uses where it would not adversely affect local retail provision and amenities of neighbouring properties in Village and neighbourhood centres and local parades.

Core Strategy Development Plan Document: Policy CS7 which seeks to ensure that developments are of high quality design.

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.

Policy NRM4 which seeks to avoid inappropriate development within flood zones 2 and 3, areas at risk of surface water flooding (critical drainage areas) or areas with a history of groundwater flooding, or where it would increase flood risk elsewhere, unless there is over-riding need and absence of suitable alternatives, and require incorporation and management of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), other water retention and flood storage measures to minimise direct surface run–off.

Guidance contained in the 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, M9, E4 and E11, CSDPD Policies CS7 and CS23 and SEP Policies CC6, T4 and NRM4. 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.