Planning precedent report

2 single storey shed for the storage of bags and trolleys and for the use as a practice swing room, located in the area adjacent to the maintenance yard and parking and all associated works.

Garage conversion and extensions at first floor to side and at ground floor with level access deck to rear.

Removal of the three existing grounds keeping sheds and a portacabin unit and replacement of these with a new single building facility in the same location to contain all staff and storage requirements for the groundskeeping and maintenance of the Belgard Castle Estate; The proposed building is 795sq.m in area and consists of areas for storage of machinery ground maintenance equipment, general storerooms and a mechanical and electrical plant room; A part mezzanine floor will provide for additional storage space at first floor; Staff facilities to be provided include for an office area, a canteen, changing/locker rooms with toilets and showers; Externally there will a vehicle and equipment wash area, general hardstanding and staff car parking; Associated civil works include connections to a rainwater storage and connection to a RW soakaway, and a connection to the existing mains for foul water services; The building will be clad in green corrugated sheeting, while burnt timber sheeting will clad the staff area, which will also have a sedum green room. A roof mounted PV array, heat pump technology, rainwater storage and all associated site works also form part of the application; Belgard Castle is a protected structure Ref 206, and a recorded monument - reference SMR DU021-026

The proposed development will consist of: Changes to existing hotel signage with the erection of 6no. signs and all other associated site development works. Sign No.1 (6.1m x 2.1m) is a high level sign to replace the existing sign on the northern elevation. Sign No.2 (4.6m x 2.1m) is a high level sign to replace existing on the southern elevation. Sign No.3 (5.3m x 2.2m) is a high level sign to replace existing on the western elevation. Sign No.4 (3.9m x 0.3m) is a low level sign above the main entrance of hotel to replace existing. Sign No.5 comprises 2no. new circular panel signs (600mm x 600mm each), either side of the main hotel entrance. All signs are to be internally illuminated by means of LEDs, giving face illumination only.

The proposed development will consist of: Changes to existing hotel signage with the erection of 6no. signs and all other associated site development works. Sign No.1 (4.5m x 1.5m) is a high level sign to replace the existing sign on the northern elevation. Sign No.2 (4.1m x 1.4m) is a high level sign to replace existing on the southern elevation. Sign No.3 (4.5m x 1.5m) is a high level sign to replace existing on the western elevation. Sign No.4 (3.9m x 0.3m) is a low level sign above the main entrance of hotel to replace existing. Sign No.5 comprises 2no. new circular panel signs (600mm x 600mm each), either side of the main hotel entrance. All signs are to be internally illuminated by means of LEDs, giving face illumination only.

The development will consist of the construction of a single storey Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Unit (Gross Floor Area: 17 sq. m) comprising of 2 no. signage panel areas for branding on the side elevation of the DRS Unit (1.0m x 2.0m), and all associated site development works. The development will result in the removal of 2 no. existing car parking spaces in the car park that serves the existing Aldi development. There is a Protected Structure on this site.