Planning precedent report

Infill the existing courtyard in provision of a single storey flat roof extension with external access to the side lane, all to the south facing side of Gill Opticians.

The proposed development will consist of: (1) Demolition of an existing disused ground floor retail unit & workshop to the rear; total floor area c.253sqm; (2) The construction of a new 4-storey mixed-use building comprising of 6No. residential units & 1No. ground floor retail unit. Proposed floor areas are: Retail Unit (60.5sqm), Apartment 1 (82.5sqm) & Apartment’s 2 & 4 (85sqm ea.) are 2 bedroom, 4-person units; Apartment’s 3 & 5 (59sqm ea.) are 1 bedroom units and Apartment 6 (118.4sqm), on the third floor, is a 3 bedroom, 5 person unit; (3) Provision of extensive green ‘sedum’ flat roofs in compliance with SuDs; (4) Provision for 6No. bicycle parking spaces for residents along with cycle parking for visitors; (5) All ancillary associated construction/drainage/engineering & site services.

6 dwellings

Permission is sought for 1) removal of existing

Permission for the Retention of Development.

Change of use from derelict shed to a three storey, two bedroomed, housing unit of 71sq.m.