FP/258/19/PL – Conversion, alteration & extension to provide 1 No. Class A1 Shop Unit, 1 No. Flexible Use Commercial Unit Classes A1,A2 and B1, a health centre or clinic (and no other uses within Class D1) or Beauty Therapist/Nail Bar only (sui generis) & 3 No. flats together with secure cycle & refuse storage facilities (resubmission following FP/32/19/PL), 107 Felpham Way, Felpham

            Having received a report and a presentation from the Planning Team Leader on the detail of the application, the Committee participated in some debate on the matter. 

Whilst acknowledging that the proposal in itself was acceptable, comment was made that the lack of parking within the site was of serious concern as it was disputed that there was adequate on street parking in the immediate vicinity.  To park on Felpham Way, with a mini roundabout, pedestrian crossing and entrance and exit to a garage all within very close proximity was felt to be hazardous and dangerous.  Poor amenity was also cited as a concern and, whilst that was addressed by the Planning Team Leader, his comments relating to the existing use and parking in comparison to what was being proposed was not sufficiently severe as to warrant refusal of the application did not allay Members concerns regarding parking.

A suggestion was made that could the land at the back of the site not be included within the site to provide parking for the development?  Having received confirmation that that land was within the ownership and control of the applicant and shown by the blue edge, it was proposed and duly seconded that the applicant be requested to redesign the scheme to bring that land within the red edge of the application and show how parking and turning could be achieved.  If that was agreed with the applicant, the application would then be reconsulted on with the Parish Council, County Council and neighbours.  The Planning Team Leader did highlight that the applicant would have the option to not agree to that proposal, in which case the application would be brought back to the next available meeting for determination as it stood.

The Committee therefore

RESOLVED

That the application be deferred to enable adequate parking and turning to be included within the red edge of the site.