Agenda item

APPLICATION NO.

19/01730/FULLS

APPLICATION TYPE

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

REGISTERED

08.08.2019

APPLICANT

Mr J Harvey

SITE

Greenwood, Woodington Road, East Wellow, SO51 6DQ,  WELLOW

PROPOSAL

Change of use of land to accommodate expansion of existing employment site for the erection of an extension to existing building and provision of additional parking, and erection of palisade fencing.

AMENDMENTS

Amended plan received 25/10/19

CASE OFFICER

Mr Paul Goodman

PERMISSION subject to:

1.

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

Reason:  To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.

The external materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match in type, colour and texture those used in the existing building.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development with the existing in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1.

3.

The development shall not be occupied until space has been laid out and provided for the parking and manoeuvring of vehicles to enable them to enter and leave the site in a forward gear in accordance with the approved plan and this space shall thereafter be reserved for such purposes at all times.

Reason:  In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy T1.

4.

Details of any external lighting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to first installing any such lighting before the building(s) is/are occupied.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  To safeguard the amenities of the area and/or in the interests of road safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.

5.

The premises shall be used for offices (Class B1) and storage and distribution (Class B8) and for no other purpose, including any purpose in Class B2 of the Schedule of to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification.

Reason:  In order that the Local Planning Authority can exercise control in the locality in the interest of the local amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.

6.

The external storage of goods and materials (excluding the storage within vehicles, the storage within closed storage containers and waste kept in suitable receptacles) shall not be permitted other than within the area identified and hatched blue on the approved site plan Ref PP Rev A unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  In the interest of the amenities and character of the area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E2 and E8.

7.

Storage and distribution activities, including all HGV movements to and from site, all loading and unloading operations and all mechanical goods handling operations, shall be restricted to 0730 - 1830 hrs Weekdays and 0800 - 1300 hrs Saturday, with no such activities on Sundays or public holidays.

Reason:  In order that the Local Planning Authority can exercise control in the locality in the interest of the local amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.

8.

The site shall not be used for refrigerated storage and refrigerated lorries shall not be permitted to park on site between 2300 - 0700 hrs without prior written consent from the Local Planning Authority. 

Reason:  In order that the Local Planning Authority can exercise control in the locality in the interest of the local amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.

Notes to applicant:

1.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and completed strictly in accordance with the submitted plans, specifications and written particulars for which permission is hereby granted or which are subsequently submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority and in compliance with any conditions imposed by the Local Planning Authority.

2.

In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.

3.

The existing building is surrounded by woodland habitat. The woodland may support species such as reptiles, badgers and other mammals which could cross the area of works during development. The applicant is therefore advised that trenches should be checked before works start each day for any wildlife that could be trapped. Any reptiles revealed should be moved to adjacent retained rougher / boundary habitat or allowed to move off on their own accord. Sloping boards or steps should be provided to allow animals such as badger and hedgehogs to escape.