Issue - meetings

Extension and conversion of redundant upper floor office space to build 1 x 4-bed flat and 4 x studio flats.

The Committee received a presentation on the application from the Principal Planning Officer.

Description:

Extension and conversion of redundant upper floor office space to build 1 x 4-bed flat and 4 x studio flats.

Officer Recommendation:

To grant planning permission subject to conditions and informatives.

Public Speaking:

The Applicant spoke in favour of the application.

Decision:

Following consideration, Councillor Steven McCormick proposed that a condition be added requiring timber framed windows on the side elevation of the building, consistent with the design and character of those on the front elevation.

The proposal was seconded by Councillor Bernie Muir.

The Committee voted unanimously in favour of the proposal.

Following consideration, Councillor Neil Dallen proposed that the application be refused for the following reasons:

a)            Substantial harm to the Epsom Town Centre Conservation Area.

b)            Pedestrian and vehicular safety arising from likelihood of parking and deliveries on High Street.

c)            Inadequate and unsatisfactory refuse storage capacity and collection arrangements.

d)            Non-compliance with internal space standards for Flats 2, 3 and 4.

The proposal was seconded by Councillor Phil Neale.

The Committee voted (3 For, 5 Against, and the Chair not voting) against the proposal.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved (5 for, 3 against, and the Chair not voting) to:

Grant planning permission subject to the following conditions and informatives:

Conditions:

(1)          Timescale: The development hereby permitted shall be commenced within three years from the date of this decision.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

(2)          Approved Plans: Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority, the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

(1)          Location and Block Plan numbered 969-A010A, dated 11 December 2020

(2)          Floor Plans numbered 969-A101F and 969-A102C (dated 19 August 2022), 969-A1919F (dated 14 July 2022), 969-A201L and 969-A301N and 969-A501K (dated 13 July 2023), 969-A401M (dated 18 July 2022)

(3)          Elevations numbered 969-701C and 969-A721F (dated 23 June 2023), 969-A711H (dated 19 July 2022), 969-A801C (dated 18 August 2022), 969-A802A (dated 10 June 2022) and 969-A506B (dated 23 June 2022)

Reason: For avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans to comply with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007.

(3)          Construction Management Plan: Before development is commenced, a scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority making provision for a Construction Method Statement to control the adverse impact of the Development on the amenity of the public and nearby occupiers. The Construction Method statement shall include details of:

a)            parking of vehicles of site personnel and visitors;

b)            storage of plant and materials;

c)            measures for minimising the impact of noise and, if appropriate, vibration arising from construction activities;

d)            predicted noise and, if appropriate, vibration levels for construction using methodologies and at points agreed with the Local Planning Authority;

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