Planning precedent report

First floor extension to front of existing office building consisting of 87 sqm additional office space with alterations to front façade finishes and window / door configuration, the inclusion of additional roof lights to the rear roof elevation and replacement of the existing roof covering with insulated roof panels. Permission is also sought for additional car parking to the rear of the building including the widening of existing rear vehicular entrance onto the public road

Change of use of existing "Weaving Building" to an artist workshop with ancillary café on first floor and retail space on ground floor. The application includes for the reconfiguration of part of the existing roof geometry, changes to roof finish to insulated panels, changes to window configuration and design, relocation of front entrance to building including and the raising of the rear wall to match the front elevation with additional windows and doors provided including ancillary works

Changes to window configuration to existing building including the addition of Dormer Windows to the rear elevation to provide additional natural light, the increase in height of windows to the front and rear elevation on ground floor level including relocation of front door and for reconfiguration and additional windows to the South and North elevation at first floor level. planning permission is also sought to utilise the first floor escape door at rear of property as an entry point from the rear car park granted under planning reference number 19/1314 with the inclusion of a platform and ramp for wheelchair users from car park to entrance on first floor.

Removal of existing vehicular entrance and splayed walls with new entrance consisting of masonry wall railing and automatic gates including ancillary works

Alterations to façade previously granted under planning ref no. 19/1314 (not yet constructed). Planning permission is also sought for alterations to rear elevation and to replace existing roof, which includes alterations to side elevation gables to accommodate new roof. Planning permission is also sought for some alterations to internal layout of existing ‘weaving workshop’ including the insertion of a secondary emergency escape stairwell, relocation of toilet facilities, the provision of a lift for disabled to first floor level and for the relocation of main stairs to center of an open plan floor layout

Removal of existing wall to be replaced with new wall and entrance (to serve large vehicle deliveries) along with alterations to existing pathway to facilitate entrance and all associated ancillary site works and services