Planning precedent report

Permission for development. The development will consist of an increase in floor area of the existing office building by providing lateral (to the north-east and south-west) and vertical extensions comprising: the lateral extension (from lower ground floor to fourth floor level) by 1,765 sq m and the vertical extension (provison of a new set back, part fifth floor level) by 620 sq m; replacement of the north-east facade fronting George's Place and partial replacement of all other facades; and internal modifications and reconfigurations. The proposed development will result in an increase in office floor area from 3,790 sq m to 6,175 sq m. The development also includes: the reconfiguration and extension of the existing car park resulting in the provision of 27 No. car parking spaces; motorcycle parking spaces; cycle parking spaces; signage; roof terraces at 5th floor level facing north, south, east and west; green roofs; hard and soft landscaping; substation; plant; boundary treatments and all associated site development works above and below ground.

Permission is sought for 1) A change of use to the existing building from Commercial Office with part Residential use to a Health and social Care Centre with the Provision of Residential Accommodation to People in Need of Care. The entrance Level hosts 2 no. support care reception rooms, kitchen to the return and 2 no. multipurpose rooms with WC. The first and middle floors provide 5 no. sleeping quarters with en-suites and the basement provides two multipurpose rooms with washing facilities. 2) A new external pedestrian steel and glass screen lift and landing platform from the front garden entrance level to the higher ground floor entrance level which includes alterations to the existing stairs and landing in provision of a new Part M compliant and accessible stepped approach with landing, including new metal and glass balustrades and handrails to the front of the building (with rear access off Carysfort Avenue Parking Lot) for Summit Care Ltd. The site is designated as a Candidate Architectural Conservation Area.

Retention of the 31.9sqm two storey (18.3sqm at ground floor, 13.6sqm at first floor) flat-roofed extension at rear of dwelling.

Permission for the change of use from a commercial

Demolition of the rear single storey flat roof section and to extend the ground floor to the rear with a single storey extension angled roof with rooflight over, add a two storey extension to rear over proposed ground floor extension with a mono pitched roof. Allow a light well on first floor with rooflight on existing two storey main rear roof, allow a single storey porch to the front elevation and remodel the ground & first floor to allow the new design layout. Demolish & rebuild the boundary walls and allow a new side entrance to rear garden. Maintain connection to public sewerage and surface water and all ancillary site works.

Permission for development to the rear. Permission is