Planning precedent report

Change of use and alterations to D22A/0340. The proposed works will include the change of use of part of the previously approved cafe to a one-bedroom apartment (72sqm) and the remainder of the space to retail (32sqm). Together with all ancillary and associated ground and site works.

Change of facade materials on the southeast elevation, facing Penny's alleyway, from the proposed cedar timber cladding to low maintainance acrylic render. Cladding as per D22A/0340.

Permission for development. The development will principally consist of: the change of use of No. 1 Sussex Street (existing office) and Nos. 2, 3 and 4 Sussex Street (existing Credit Union) to a mixed-use commercial and residential scheme which will include 1 No. café (111.6 sq m) and 10 No. apartments (comprised of 3 No. one bedroom units and 7 No. two bedroom units). The proposed development will include the demolition of the existing pitched roofs and the provision of an additional floor level to provide a predominantly three storey structure with a gross floor area of 1,102 sq m. The proposed residential units will have balconies facing north and south and a communal garden area at roof level facing north, south, east and west. The development will also include the provision of an access core that extends from ground level to the communal garden at roof level; cycle parking; signage; bin storage; plant; sedum roof; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping'; elevational changes; and all other associated site works above and below ground.

Permission for development. The development will principally consist of: The change of use of No. 1 Sussex Street (existing office) and Nos. 2, 3 and 4 Sussex Street (existing Credit Union) to a mixed-use commercial and residential scheme which will include 1 No. café (78 sq m) and 11 No. apartments (comprised of 1 No. studio unit, 3 No. one bedroom units and 7 No. two bedroom units). The proposed development will include the demolition of the existing pitched roofs and the provision of an additional floor level to provide a three storey structure (increases the maximum height of No. 1 Sussex Street from 7.4m to 9.75m and Nos. 2-4 Sussex Street from 9.3m to 9.75m) with a gross floor area of 1,086 sq m. The proposed residential units will have balconies facing north, south, east and west and a communal garden area at ground floor level. The development will also include the provision of bicycle parking; signage; bin storage; plant; sedum roof' boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site works above and below ground.

Ground floor extension and alterations to front/side access & shopfronts and for retail use as nail salon

Retention is sought for internal alterations (minor re-location of partitions an