Planning precedent report

Planning permission for 1/ change of use of existing office/ taxi rank to shop/ retail unit and associated site works 2/ retention for as constructed works to facilitate change of use of existing office / taxi rank to shop / retail unit. AI received 25/07/24

Planning permission for a change of use from

Planning permission is being sought for previously approved development (planning ref F11A/0344) which is for the partial demolition reconstruction and change of use of existing two storey building from dwelling house to retail premises, works to include a two storey extension to rear, new shop front.

New hardwood fire escape doors to replace existing metal gates to front elevation, new bar and seating area to first floor storage room, new outdoor lounge seating area with boundary line timber panelling, new unixex bathrooms to existing first floor storage room and all associated site works. AI received 11/8/2022 AI deemed significant ** Revised Public Notices received 24/8/2022

The development will consist of (i) the demolition of existing sheds to the rear of the property, (ii) the construction of a second storey over the existing single storey retail unit fronting onto The Mall (aka 'Main Street'), along with a 3-storey extension to the rear. The proposed new extension will comprise of two floors of retail units, with the top floor being office space, a lift shaft and a stairwell, (iii) elevation changes to the New Street and 'The Mall' pedestrian entrances, and (iv) all associated site works.

Permission for upgrade of the phone kiosk.