Planning precedent report

Permission for widening of existing gated access for provision of new vehicular site entrance & access track to provide vehicular access to the existing site.

The application site consists of an existing factory that is located within the Hansfield Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). It is bounded by the residential area known as Beechwood Gate to the north and east and by the residential area known as Beechwood Heath to the south. The western boundary is formed by the Barnhill Road (R149). The proposed development will consist of an extension to the existing factory building. The proposed extension is located in the western part of the site and will be lower in height than the existing building. The extension has an overall gross floor area of 1356.7sq.m (1139.1sq.m ground floor and 217.6sq.m first floor) and will accommodate a new replacement proofer, relocated and improved staff facilities/amenities and new reception area at ground floor level, with ancillary office/administration areas at first floor mezzanine level and reconfiguration of internal factory layout. New external plant and equipment is proposed at wall and roof level, in addition to a wall mounted signage panel above the proposed new building entrance. The proposed development will also result in the reconfiguration of the existing car parking layout that will include ducting for Electrical Vehicle charging; provision of new covered bicycle parking and all ancillary site development and engineering works. Vehicular access to the proposed extension will be via the existing established access off the Barnhill Road (R149)

The development consists of 3 no. advertising signs, one located on th

New dormer type revised roof profile including conversion of attic/roof area,with internal modifications to existing dwelling, refurbishment and new roof to existing storage area to allow playroom/study/home office/ utility area, construction of side wall to existing open shed structure to allow storage of classic cars, new vehicular access, upgraded waste water treatment system and landscaping with associated site works. Add info received 12th October 2020.

Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, new gable window, new access stairs and flat roof dormer to the rear

The retention of an existing attic roof dormer and roof windows at second floor level to the rear (south) elevation. The dormer is required for stairs accessibility to the second floor level attic conversion. The attic conversion accommodation comprises the landing space, shower-room/toilet, bedroom and office study. Rear dormer windows are fitted with permanently obscured glazing.