Decision details

1 Public Speaker

Tim Howarth – Agent

Alterations to existing shop and flat to create 2 No additional flats with new window at front elevation and 5 No new secure cycle spaces within alleyway next to the communal entrance to the flats. This application is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as flats.

The Planning Area Team Leader presented the report. He clarified that this application involved no alterations to the ground floor shop despite the description of the item. This was followed by 1 Public Speaker. One Member, though recognising the aspiration and need for a car free zone, raised concerns about the lack of parking with this development and whether the Council should be more forceful in ensuring parking is included in such developments as its lack would push parking onto surrounding streets that were predominantly terrace housing and already experiencing parking issues. Another Member noted the sustainable nature of the town centre location. The size of the accommodation and whether the Council should aspire to more than just the minimum Nationally Described Space Standards for gross internal area was also raised. The recommendation was then proposed by Councillor Bower and seconded by Councillor Partridge.

The Committee

          RESOLVED

That the application be APPROVED CONDITIONALLY as detailed in the report subject to the conditions as detailed.