Planning precedent report

Retention is sought for a replacement sign to the front of existing building.

The development will consist of (a) two storey 2.3 metre deep extension to the north elevation of the building (b) new first floor cold room above the yard at the back of the building, with all associated site works.

The development will consist of the change of use of the existing building from office use to restaurant use over three floors and the conversion of the 'Rocket Shed' to ancillary kitchen facilities with associated plant. A number of alteration works are required to provide for the proposed restaurant use with works at lower ground floor, upper ground floor and first floor level, including the provision of glazed roofing at the rear of the structure over the existing terrace to provide a courtyard dining space and the construction of a new access staircase from courtyard to upper ground floor level. New development works extend to c.58.5sqm, providing a total of c.427.5sqm of accommodation. The development will also comprise all necessary site development works including fire and disabled access, plant, landscaping, lighting and replacement stainless steel wall mounted signage on the front elevation. AI received 26/01/24

The development consists of: Alterations to development approved under Reg. Ref. F21A/0683 for: (i) retention of alterations to the front/eastern elevation comprising; (a) adhesive film signage within fenestration; (b) raised brass lettering signage with associated lighting above in the fascia; (c) illuminated projecting signage in the pilaster; (d) 2 no. illuminated metal framed menu boards; (e) brass metal numbering in the fascia; and (f) flat metal signage and (ii) retention of alterations to the side/northern elevation comprising; (a) adhesive film signage within fenestration; (b) raised brass lettering signage with associated lighting above in the fascia; and (c) lighting above fenestration; and (iii) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

The proposed development will consist of; (i) the change of use at unit no. 2 at ground floor level from retail use to restaurant use; (ii) the amalgamation of unit nos. 2, 3, and 4 Townyard Lane to provide for a new restaurant with new opening between unit nos. 2 and 3; (iii) new opening to archway south of unit no. 2 to facilitate deliveries; (iv) internal revisions including internal fit out to facilitate new restaurant; (v) alterations to facade including (a) removal of shopfront door at unit no. 3 and its replacement with new glazing (b) new fenestration proposed along The Green (c) alterations to front entrances improving accessibility (d) new signage at front elevations along Townyard Lane; (vi) provision of carbon filter extraction system for kitchen area; and (vii) the development also includes all boundary treatments; SuDS drainage and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

The reinstatement of the original residential use, comprising (i) chan