Planning precedent report

Refurbishment and extension of Orwell Shopping Centre incorporating extensions at ground and first floor to provide additional retail (5 units and extension to existing unit, totalling 348.7sq.m), offices (6 units totalling c.780.68sqm), medical suite (c.347.99sq.m), along with lobbies, circulation, stairwell/lifts, roof plant and advertising signage (c.94.6sq.m); reconfiguration of existing car parking; provision of standalone substation/switch room; elevational modifications and all associated site development works; landscaping and services provision associated with the development; the proposed development reflects the permission as previously granted under Ref. SD09A/0046 which recently expired. Retention is therefore also sought for initial site development works carried out prior to expiration of that permission.

Refurbishment and extension of Orwell Shopping Centre (total 1,874.3sq.m) incorporating new first floor accommodation for medical/therapy suites (428.3sq.m) and own door office suites (780.7sq.m); ground floor extension at four existing retail units (255.1sq.m) on east elevation and building of new retail/financial services unit (211.3sq.m) on west elevation; construction of four new staircases; open deck walkways on first floor, reconfiguration of carparking spaces, new substation, relocation of roof plant and provision of new shop fronts and external advertising signage (94.6sq.m).

Alterations and extensions to existing units to include; a new 60sq.m ground floor extension to the rear of No's 7 & 8; alterations and refurbishment of existing group home to be used as 4 bedroom group home with ancillary staff accommodation; new 2 bed apartment on first floor with own door ground floor entrance and all associated demolitions, alterations and site works.

Demolition of existing doctor's surgery. And replaced with new extended building on the ground and first floor.

Demolition of existing doctor's surgery. And replaced with new extended building on the ground and first floor

Alterations & extensions to include new roof structure with 'Velux' roof lights to accommodate a bedroom; first floor extension to front bedroom; new bay window and open covered porch to front ground floor; single storey kitchen/dining/living extension to the rear and side; formation of new door and window openings and all ancillary and external works.