Issue - meetings

Change of use ground, first and second floor from mixed use E and C3 to Sui Generis House of Multiple Occupation with ancillary office on part ground floor.

The Planning Area Team Leader presented the report. Members then took part in a debate on the application where concerns were raised about the loss of commercial floorspace, the limits this would impose on potential businesses and the detrimental impact this could have to the site’s town centre location. The Planning Area Team Leader noted that current permitted development regulations allowed for a change of use from retail to residential. The recommendation was then proposed by Councillor Chapman and seconded by Councillor Bower.

The Committee

RESOLVED

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