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Replacement of air handling condensers with six heats pumps and four condenser units housed within acoustic panelling.

Description:

Replacement of air handling condensers with six heat pumps and four condenser units housed within acoustic panelling.

Officer Recommendation:

Approval, subject to conditions and informatives.

Officer Presentation:

The Committee received a presentation on the application from the Planning Development Team Leader.

Public Speaking:

There was no public speaking on the application.

Decision:

Following consideration, Councillor Robert Leach proposed a motion that the Officer recommendation be agreed. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Neil Dallen.

The Committee resolved (8 for, 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 plans:

Location Plan at 1:500

Drawing Number PHSE-01-01 Block Plan

Drawing Number 4941-M2 P1 Proposed Layout at Roof Level

Drawing Number 4941-M4 P1 Boiler Replacement Heat Pumps at Roof Level

Drawing Number 4941-M5 P1 Theatre Cooling Condensers Roof Level

Drawing Number 4949-M8 P1 Proposed Heath Pump Location on South East Elevation

Drawing Number 4949-M9 P1 Proposed Condenser Location on North (Rear) Elevation

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)          Noise Restriction

The sound pressure level emitted from the permitted fixed plant will not exceed 37 dB LAeq,15min free-field equivalent, 1 m in front of the window or door to a habitable room of any residential dwelling. Assessments should be made under normal operating conditions in the temperature range 7 – 25°C.

Reason: To protect neighbouring amenities from noise disturbance in accordance with Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024, Policy CS6 of the Core Strategy 2007 and Policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015.

(4)          Acoustic Report

Prior to first use, an Acoustic Report shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority outlining expected noise levels and the performance of the mitigations deployed to comply with condition 3.

Reason: To protect neighbouring amenities from noise disturbance in accordance with Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024, Policy CS6 of the Core Strategy 2007 and Policy DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015.

(5)          Removal

The heats pumps, condenser units and acoustic panelling shall be removed within one month of any cessation of use.

Reason: To maintain the character of the area and the setting of the adjacent listed building, in accordance with Section 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024, Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy 2007 and Policies DM8, DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies Document 2015.

Informatives

(1)          Positive and Proactive Discussion

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