Planning precedent report

The removal of mezzanine level (c. 66 sq.m) located at Store 14B and the amalgamation of Retail Unit 18B (c. 99 sq.m), Retail Store 14A (c. 48 sq.m) and remaining Retail Store 14B (c. 10 sq.m), associated escape corridor (c. 7 sq.m) and lobby / corridor (c. 3 sq.m) into a single unit of c. 171 sq.m, through the removal of existing walls (c. 4 sq.m) between the retail unit and stores, and all associated site and development works.

Planning permission is sought for provision of internally illuminated fascia signage atop entrances on north western and north eastern elevations; provision of digital display screens (each 1,229x714mm) on north western elevation; and provision of vinyl signage on north western and north eastern elevations.

Development and modifications to development permitted under SDCC Reg Ref. SD23A/0068 as follows: 1. The extension of the Yellow Mall Entrance Lobby area, with a total floor area of 66 sq.m, relocated between Unit 20 and proposed Unit 21B and the extension of the Mall Area by c. 77 sq.m, resulting in an increase of the parapet height of the canopy over the Yellow Mall Entrance Lobby and units by 200mm; 2. The subdivision of Unit 21 as permitted under SD23A/0068 to create 2 no. separate units namely Unit 21A and 21B (as food / beverage units) with a gross floor area of approximately 178 sq.m and 196 sq.m respectively; 3. The removal of the ATM on the eastern facade of Unit 20, and related services located internally within Unit 19, resulting in a decrease in floor area of Unit 19 and increase of floor area of Unit 20 by c. 6 sq.m; 4. Change of Use of Unit 20 from retail use (permitted under SD23A/0068) to food / beverage use; 5. Minor facade amendments to the Unit 20 and proposed Unit 21B to remove glazing and replace with solid facade panelling in line with fire safety requirements; 6. The addition of 8 no. PV panels to serve the extended Entrance Lobby, and all necessary infrastructure and connections for a further 5 no. PV panels if required by Unit 21A in the future, all at roof level to the west of the glazed drum; 7. All associated site development works.

Amalgamation of retail unit No. 15 (174.5sq.m gross floor area) with retail unit No. 16 (174.3sq.m gross floor area) to provide for one retail unit of 355sq.m gross floor area; all associated site services and development works.

This planning application seeks permission for development and modifications permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SD23A/0241, as follows: 1. Change of façade materials to existing front and side walls (c.160 sq.m) located above Unit 20 and Unit 21B, from render finish to cladding finish, as permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. SD23A/0241; 2. New cladding between storefront windows on Unit 20 and 21B (c.11 sq.m) permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. SD23A/0241; 3. Windscreens (c.2.3m in height) at the entrance doors of Unit 20 and 21B, as permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. SD23A/0241; 4. A new fire-rated glazed screen (c.2.9m x c.3.2m) located internally between the lobby and Unit 20 and a new fire-rated glazed screen (c.2.9m x c.3.2m) and door located internally between the lobby and Unit 21B, as permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. S023A/0241; 5. Installation of 12 no. roof ventilation hoods at roof level of Unit 20 & Unit 21B (permitted under SDCC Ref. SD23A/0068, as amended by SDCC Ref. SD23A/0241) associated with internal ventilation of these units; 6. The relocation of 2 no. existing pay stations and removal of associated canopies, to the east and west of the Yellow Entrance, to be relocated to the front of the pedestrian walk-through adjacent to the bus plaza; 7. All associated site services, landscaping and development works.

Amalgamation of the existing Unit 14 (c. 227sq.m) & Unit 15 (c.172sq.m), both retail use, into a single retail unit of c. 403sq.m through the removal of the existing wall between the two units; All associated site services and development works.