Planning precedent report

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For the change of use, alterations, and extension of existing retails premises. The proposal involves, the change of use of an existing retail use to licensed restaurant, a single storey extension (25.23sqm) located at first floor level to the rear of the property. Internal alterations, including the widening of existing wall openings between no2 and no3, at first floor and basement levels. The lowering of two window openings at first floor to the rear to facilitate access into the extension. Replacement of existing timber steps from ground to basement with new timber staircases. Refurbishment and redecoration of existing windows. New signage to the existing shopfront.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the change of use from retail / commercial use to bar / restaurant / performance venue and associated works at 46 Drury Street (Protected Structure No. 2393). The works include: (a) the reforming and extension of the existing semi-basement (providing an additional floor area of c.40sq.m.) for ancillary kitchen, stores, keg lift, staff welfare facilities and customer toilets; (b) removal of existing ground, first and second floors and their replacement with new floors at ground and first floor level (creating a double height first floor space); (c) new glazed entrance door; (d) new gate to lane; and (e) all associated site and development works. There will be an overall net reduction in floor area from c.404sq.m. to c325sq.m. All works proposed on a site of 0.0171ha (171sq.m.).

The proposed development will consist of the provision at first floor level of 155.8sqm of additional office floor space located on the roof to the rear of the existing first floor level office space at 8/9 South William Street, and connecting to the first floor office space at 39/40 Drury Street spanning the entire first floor level above existing licenced premises. These works will include the removal of existing temporary roofing and provision of permanent roofing and new walls. An additional 17.1sqm of office floor space will also be provided over the existing redundant stairs at first floor level of 39/40 Drury Street.

RETENTION PERMISSION: is sought for the permanent retention of an outdoor seating area at street level in front of 8/9 South William Street serving the existing licensed bar and restaurant to include 8 tables and 16 chairs surrounded by 2.0 metre high wind breakers (of glass and solid panels) and a planter, to remain in use during the business hours of the licenced premises.

Planning permission for development at this site: first floor level and part second floor level. The development will consist of a change of use in the existing four storey over basement building, from education use (cookery school at first floor level and associated wine school at second floor level) to office use. The development is accessed from the existing William Street South entrance with existing fire escape exiting onto Drury Street.

The development will consist of a change of use, of the 1st and 2nd floors within the existing four storey over basement building, including the existing associated outdoor terrace, from education use (cookery school at 1st floor and associated wine school at 2nd floor on the Drury Street side) and from office use (at 2nd floor on the William Street South side) all to Sports and Recreational use. It includes fitness and health studios, well-being suite and associated ancillary support facilities. The development is accessed from the existing William Street South entranceway with a fire escape exiting onto Drury Street. The development includes for the upgrade and remodelling works to the 18/19 William Street South shopfront; the removal of the existing, timber, door surrounds and fascias, strip back to the original tiled finish, the removal of the existing roller shutter and recessed doors to No. 19 and their replacement with a traditional steel and glass entrance screen to match the existing windows, along with a new, matching style canopy and signage to No. 19 and a retractable awning to No. 18 to match existing and associated lighting, all as described in the drawings.