Planning precedent report

Construction of new 1269sq.m warehouse extension with ancillary trading area; offices; staff site entrance; reconfiguration of existing car park and other associated minor site works to existing 4569sq.m warehouse with existing ancillary showrooms and offices (including limited telemarketing use).

The reconfiguration of 47No existing staff car parking spaces to allow for safer movement of vehicles and temporary storage of materials elsewhere in the existing yard, including new staff vehicular and pedestrian entrances and other associated minor works which are similar to what is currently permitted as part of a more substantial development Reg Ref SD19A/0222

The change of use from warehouse to data repository facility, alterations to external facades, provision of a new 1100mm parapet, reclad roof, internal alterations, refurbishment of the existing office space, solar panels at roof level, external plant at ground and roof levels and equipment to include 12 condenser modules, an emergency back-up generator and associated fuel storage tank, transformer, extension to the existing sub-station (c. 13sq.m), 2 sprinkler tanks and pumphouse, bin store, 22 parking spaces including 2 electrical vehicle charging points, bicycle parking shelter, landscaping, planting, new security fence, external lighting, CCTV, altered vehicular gates, permeable hard surfaces, alterations to internal foul sewerage and water supply networks, provision of SuDS compliant surface water drainage system and all associated site works.

Installation of roof mounted solar panels to existing vehicle service facility and all ancillary works and services.

Change of use of c.12.25sq.m of floorspace within the existing warehouse building on site, from warehouse use to use for the temporary storage of shredded electrical & electronic equipment and components.

Signage and all related works.