Planning precedent report

Change of use of portion of existing storage facility from storage to light industrial, to allow for the processing of furniture by means of dismantling & sorting of materials for recycling.

The development consists of the retention of existing 60 sq. m. of additional first floor offices within Unit 13.

Construction of a new 2 storey building (c.8229sq.m) for use as a data storage facility. The new facility will be an annex to, and accessed through, the neighbouring data storage facility to the north via the existing site entrance serving same. The development will include electrical rooms for electronic operations, mechanical plant rooms and support areas including offices and welfare facilities, a loading bay and back-up generators in a fenced compound. Existing boundary structures including railings, fencing and gates will be replaced with a new 3, high perimeter railing. Ventilation plant at roof level will be screened from view on all sides (all at the former Barretts site).

Retention of alterations to previously granted planning permission, Reg. Ref. SD14A/0232: (1) Modification to the site entrance arrangement at the north boundary, including the omission of the security hut and the redesign of gates; (2) redesign of the sprinkler water tank and pump house compound; (3) relocation of the humidifier pump house and tanks to the south eastern corner of the main building, with the redesigned tank room enclosed within the main building; (4) rearrangement of the stand by generators layout; (5) relocation of the temporary substation to the south western corner of the main building; (6) new enclosure to stand-by generators; (7) rearrangement of the accessible parking spaces; (8) 164sq.m of added circulation, loading and storage accommodation at ground floor level and 9sq.m at mezzanine level; (9) changes to the main building to facilitate access to the relocated loading bay; (10) internal layout changes to offices and west storage bay areas with associated elevational changes; (11) 79sq.m of additional accommodation at first floor level with associated elevational changes; and (12) enlargement of louvered wall vents on the south elevation. The total added accommodation equals 252sq.m.

Part change of use from offices and warehouse to ancillary trade counter and showroom, offices and warehouse; reduction in area of first floor; new signage to front; relocating fire exit door to side; ancillary works.

Modification to existing entrance gate and installation of ramp; dock leveller and buffer seals to existing vehicular building entrance and all associated ancillary site works.