Planning precedent report

Permission sought for attic conversion for storage

Permission is sought for change of use of ground floor shop unit to office and

Alterations to a previously granted permission D23A/0095 by the extension of the first floor return for use as part of the dwelling.

Planning permission for the conversion of two existing one-bedroom apartments to 3 bedroom, 3 storey single dwelling 'over the shop' including interior alterations, modification to roof at attic level to include dormer to rear, provision of balcony to street elevation at attic level, ground floor extension for use as part of the dwelling, and alteration of fenestration to rear and return elevations.

The site also incorporates the first floor of No 26A George’s Street Lower. The development will principally consist of: the partial change of use at ground floor level from retail to office (36.3 sq m) and from office to ancillary residential/circulation & storage (14.5 sqm), resulting in an office area of 102 sq m at Ground Floor Level; the change of use at First Floor Level from office to residential to facilitate a 3 No. bed apartment; and the removal of part of the existing roof to provide a part additional 2 storey structure at second and third floor level (to facilitate a 1 No. bed and 2 No bed apartment ) resulting in a part 2-part 4 storey mixed-use building.. The gross floor area of the development is proposed to increase from 252 sqm to 410 sqm. The development also includes: a terrace facing north-east at second floor level; and a terrace facing north-west and north-east at the third floor level, elevational changes; signage; plant; and all other associated development works above and below ground.

3 dwellings