Proposal:                   Change of use of Units 2, 3, and 4 from Storage and Distribution (Class B8) to a flexible use of Class B8, Research & Development (Class E(g)(ii)), and Light Industrial (Class E(g)(iii))

Recommendation:   Grant, subject to conditions

Change of use of Units 2, 3, and 4 from Storage and Distribution (Class B8) to a flexible use of Class B8, Research & Development (Class E(g)(ii)), and Light Industrial (Class E(g)(iii)).

The Committee considered a report on the above application.   A verbal update was given at the meeting to withdraw the requirement for an Employment and Skills Plan (recommended Condition 5), as discussions with the applicant had concluded that this was not a reasonable requirement.

Comments were received and considered.

Resolved –

            That planning permission for application PL/25/0435 (FUL) be granted, subject to the conditions and informatives as set out in the report with the removal of recommended Condition 5 regarding an Employment and Skills Plan.