Planning precedent report

The development will consist of: Installation of a new sprinkler water storage tank and sprinkler fire pump house enclosure to the outside south-western elevation of existing warehouse building, alterations to south-western elevation of warehouse building and associated site works.

Development at a c.5.19 HA site, the development will principally consist of a single storey extension of 3,767 sq.m. to the existing distribution centre which will increase its gross floor area from 17,435 sq.m to 21,202 sq.m. The maximum height of the extension will be 15.74 no. metres to match the existing height of the distribution centre. The development will also comprise elevational changes to the south-eastern frontage. Retention permission is sought for the HGV parking yard to the north-west of the site (spaces not defined). The proposed development will include the reconfiguration of this HGV parking area to provide 24 no. delineated HGV spaces and 4 no. delivery van spaces. The total number of HGV parking spaces provided to service the entire site will be 75 no. which includes existing, reconfigured and newly proposed spaces. The development will also include a reduction in car parking spaces from 206no. to 152 no. spaces: an additional 7 no. loading bays to provide a total of 41 no. loading bays; minor repositioning of an internal access road; a new portable goods trolley (859 sq.m);19 no. additional bicycle parking spaces; hard and soft landscaping; lighting; boundary treatment; PV panels and all associated site development works above and below ground.

Provision of a drying room and 9 additional bicycle spaces, which will necessitate the relocation of 2 no. car parking spaces and the removal of 2 no. car parking spaces at basement level.

The provision of 2 no. self-illuminated external signs, one each to the north-east and south east elevation.

The development will consist of: Modifications to a previously permitted development (Reg. Ref. FW18A/0054) to include a change of use at ground floor level of 'Block B' from office to gym (514 sq.m) and office to cafe (127 sq.m) with associated internal alterations; minor elevational changes; and the reallocation of car parking and cycle parking spaces to the proposed new uses located at basement and surface level, and all associated works above and below ground.

For an amendment to the Condition 2 (ii) of the Notification of Grant