Planning precedent report

Change of use from retail to cafe/restaurant with ancillary take away use at ground floor and basement and associated works.

PERMISSION: For change of use from retail use to restaurant use on the ground and basement floor with replacement of existing shopfront including signage and lighting.

Planning permission is sought for the replacement of the existing shopfront and signage and all associated works. The new shopfront will consist of a powder coated aluminium glazing system. The replacement signage will consist of pin mounted lettering on a painted timber fascia which will be illuminated and backlit.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: planning permission for the development will consist of: 1. change of use of the commercial unit at ground and basement floor levels from shop use to restaurant/cafe use; 2. new retractable awnings/canopies to facades/signage areas; 3. all ancillary site development works and services.

Planning permission is sought for new works to the existing building to provide 4 one bed apartments, the change of use of the existing first and second floor levels from office to residential accommodation, Construction of open space with new communal terrace, stair access and balustrade at roof level. Adjustment of existing roller shutter and associated works at ground floor level on Marlborough Street and all associated site works.

Permission for A) the change of use of basement and ground floor levels from retail to a ground floor restaurant with basement level storage and sanitary facilities including alterations to signage on shop front. B) The construction of an independent access door and stairway to service the upper floors.