Planning precedent report

Permission to permanently retain the change of use from Civic Offices to medical centre on foot of now expired, 10 year temporary permission (SD08/0594). Proposed uses include public attendance for consultation, treatment and general healthcare provision on all levels from lower ground floor to fourth floor, including retention of existing signage and roof top plant.

New external signage with internal illumination at high level to Northern façade with internal LED display signage (2.5m x 2.1m) at ground floor level.

Installation of a 7.5m x 8.65m retractable canopy/awning, glazed partitions and planters for a 65sq.m sheltered outdoor seating area to the front of existing commercial unit.

Internal reorganisation of the existing ground floor bar/dining/reception area resulting in the relocation of the main entrance door and reception area; provision of a toilet; an increase in area of the existing bar/dining area of 35sq.m; change of use from retail to a 12sq.m kitchen store, accessed from the existing kitchen; 895sq.m hotel extension, providing 24 bedrooms and ancillary spaces is proposed on the first floor consisting of the change of use of 790sq.m retail and a 105sq.m extension within the existing perimeter; 12 residents and 3 staff car parking spaces are provided within the existing basement car park, the allocated spaces are currently associated with first floor retail use; an additional 4 bicycle spaces have been provided as an addition to the current provision.

(i) Retention permission is sought for the mezzanine floor, stairwell and associated meeting room; (ii) (a) change of use of Unit F1 from cafe to car rental office and erection of partition walls to create a reception area, staff offices, staff mess area, wc, store room and staff canteen at ground floor; (b) upgrade works including replacement of mezzanine floor and stairwell; (c) installation of company signage to front of unit; and (ii) change of use from commercial car park to car rental and car share facility at basement level comprising of the following: (a) removal of 3 car parking spaces to provide for single storey car rental kiosk (28.82sq.m) comprising reception area; (b) redesignation of 30 commercial car parking spaces as car rental spaces (3 car club, 3 staff, 12 return and 12 rental spaces); (c) removal of 7 car parking spaces to provide circulation route, and car washing area (69.18sq.m) comprising 2 power washers, 1 wash pad connected to the existing petrol interceptor in the car park and car drying area. The car wash will connect to the mains water connection; (d) erection of company signage over entrance to car park from Belgard Square North; and (e) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development.

Sub-division and change of use of existing Unit F-05 from Hotel/Bar/Restaurant use at ground floor level (260sq.m) and mezzanine floor level (390sq.m) to office unit at ground floor level (225sq.m) and to NCBI Offices use and associated staff facilities at mezzanine floor level (390sq.m) through new access doors on the northern elevation of the existing building, new access stairs and existing lift to mezzanine floor level (35sq.m) at ground floor level, extend the mezzanine floor area (48sq.m) within the existing approved development Reg. Ref. No. SD02A/0392 and SD08A/0197.