Full planning application for the demolition of existing and construction of employment units for flexible uses within E(g)(ii) and (iii), B2 and/or B8 of the Use Classes Order (including ancillary office provision) with associated enabling works, access from Meadow Road and Milford Road, parking and landscaping. Departure from the Development Plan - the following application does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated.

The Committee considered a report on the above application.

An update report was tabled at the meeting which provided details of additional comments and information received and further appraisal of land use principles, flooding, neighbouring amenities, sustainability and highways (in relation to cycle spaces).  The update report recommended alterations to reasons for refusal 2, 3 and 6.

It was recommended verbally at the meeting that an additional reason for refusal relating to cycle storage be added.  It was also recommended that officers consider the potential impact of commercial traffic on residential streets and be authorised to add a further additional reason for refusal if appropriate.

Comments and objections were received and considered.

Ward Councillor Adele Barnett-Ward attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.

Resolved –

(1)       That application PL/24/1191/FUL be refused planning permission for the reasons set out in the original report, with the informatives as set out in the original report, with the amendments to reasons set out in the update report, and the additional reason for refusal as set out below:

9.         The proposed development fails to demonstrate provisions of suitable and acceptable cycle stores and as such fails to ensure sustainable transport facilities, contrary to policies TR1 and TR5 of the Local Development Plan, the Parking Standards and Designs SPD and paragraph 117 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024);

(2)       That the Assistant Director of Planning, Transport and Public Protection Services be authorised to consider the potential impact of commercial traffic on residential streets and, if appropriate, add a further additional reason for refusal.