Planning precedent report

Installation of a new glazed screen to the front elevation (eastern) and side elevation (northern) along with all associated works within the existing Retail Warehouse Unit.

Alterations and extension to the existing mezzanine floor of 538sq.m to provide an overall mezzanine floor of 708.9sq.m; installation of a new fire exit door to the rear western elevation along with all associated works within the existing retail warehouse unit.

The provision of 2 new banner signs and all associated site works.

Relocation of existing signage and timber effect aluminium louvres on existing roof to north and east elevations; extension to north elevation collection booth (6.6sq.m) with timber trespa panel cladding/stone finish and new glazing and stall riser to match existing; existing main entrance lobby on the east elevation to be relocated and existing main entrance doors and adjoining glazing to be removed and replaced with new sliding entrance doors and adjoining glazing and stall riser to match existing and all associated site works.

Construction of an extension to enclose the garden centre area and new signage on the newly created southern elevation; an ancillary café located within the floor area of Unit 5-8; all associated site development works necessary to complete the development.

The development will consist of: • Provision of a drive-thru lane for the Costa Coffee unit, including a canopy and service hatch on the northwestern side of the unit, a height restrictor / entrance barrier on the access lane, 3.5m wide drive-thru lane, and associated hard and soft landscaping, • Provision of associated signage consisting of 2 no. directional signage, 1 no. order station, and 3 no. menu boards / advertisement signs; • Alterations to all elevations of the Costa Coffee unit, including the provision of new signage on all elevations; • Associated alterations to the existing car parking layout including the removal of 4 no. associated parking spaces, realignment of the pedestrian walkway and provision of a pedestrian crossing; • Alterations to the existing external bin storage unit • An increase of unit floor area of 8 sq.m; and • Alterations to landscaping, outdoor seating area, and all associated development.