Planning precedent report

Construction of external free standing dock leveller for 2 trucks and associated ramp within rear yard, The dock leveller is open on 2 sides and clad with Insulated metal cladding on the other 2 sides. Works include a sunken pit appx 650mm below yard level.

The installation of roof mounted solar panels to existing waste transfer station and all ancillary works and services.

Use of the premises as a warehouse with ancillary trade counters (for the sale of building related products principally to trade); internal alterations include general reconfiguration of the space to create trade counters and warehouse space including new stairs and lift core; external changes include new entrance door and ramp at south west corner; new ramp and new entrance door at existing point of entry on the south elevation; on the west elevation placement of new condensers and minor alterations to the existing entry point; all ancillary works associated with the development.

The development will consist of the construction of a roofed extension (approx. 450 sqm), to incorporate forklift movements to the packaging area of the existing factory and associated site works to include access doors to existing buildings and demolition of existing storage sheds.

Use of part of Unit 1 as a vehicle dismantling facility.

Erection of signage on the front (southern elevation) of the building, including a trough light for external illumination of the sign at first floor level; reuse of the existing signage structure at the southern, roadside boundary of the site for user and directional signage; this will be a double sided sign; all associated works. The proposed signage relates to the use permitted under Reg. Ref. SD21A/0003.