Agenda item

Proposed Conversion of the Carlton Constitutional Hall into 10 apartments.

RESOLVED to GRANT CONDITIONAL PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the following conditions:-

Conditions

1.       The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission.

2.       The development shall be built in accordance with the details as set out within the application forms received on the 11th May 2015, the plans received on the 18th June 2015, and the Design and Access Statement received on the 18th June 2015.

3.       No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the cycle parking layout as indicated on drawing no CLB/CCKS/2015/0/003 Rev A has been provided and that area shall not thereafter be used for any purpose other than the parking of cycles.

4.       The precise method of storage of cycles within the dedicated building shall be carried out in accordance with the details submitted by email on 13th August 2015.  The cycle store shall be provided in accordance with these details for the life of the development unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

5.       No doors or windows shall open out/protrude over the adopted highway, in contravention of Section 153 of the Highways Act 1980.

6.       The materials used in any exterior work shall be of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the exterior of the existing building.

Reasons

1.       In order to comply with Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.       For the avoidance of doubt.

3.       To ensure that the cycle store is available for storage of cycles.

4.       To define the terms of this permission and in the interests of supporting sustainable transport.

5.       In the interests of pedestrian safety.

6.       To ensure the details of the development are satisfactory, in accordance with the aims of Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (September 2014).

Reasons for Decision

In the opinion of the Borough Council the proposed development is visually acceptable, results in no significant impact on neighbouring properties, the area in general and is acceptable from a highway safety sustainability viewpoint.  The proposal therefore accords with Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and ENV1, H7, H11, H16 and C4 of the Gedling Borough Council Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2014).

Notes to Applicant

Should any bat/s be found during demolition, work must stop immediately. If the bat/s does not voluntarily fly out, the aperture is to be carefully covered over to provide protection from the elements whilst leaving a small gap for the bat to escape should it so desire. The Bat Conservation Trust should be contacted immediately on (0845) 1300228 for further advice and they will provide a licensed bat worker to evaluate the situation and give advice. Failure to comply is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 which makes it an offence to kill, injure or disturb a bat or to destroy any place used for rest or shelter by a bat (even if bats are not in residence at the time). The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 strengthens the protection afforded to bats covering 'reckless' damage or disturbance to a bat roost.

The resident parking scheme in operation opposite the site on Kenrick Street is fully subscribed and no further permits can be issued at present.

Planning Statement - The Borough Council has worked positively and proactively with the applicant in accordance with paragraphs 186 to 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework.  During consideration of the planning application inconsistencies with the plans submitted have been clarified with the Agent and detailed concerns over the use of the dedicated cycle storage facility have been addressed to ensure a satisfactory scheme and a favourable recommendation.