Change of use from B1 light industrial to B2 general industrial.

Change of use from B1 light industrial to B2 general industrial.

The Senior Planning Officer advised that one further letter of objection had been received from a neighbouring resident.

He added that Ledbury Town Council recommended refusal of the application as they were concerned as to the potential impact of a B2 general industrial use upon the occupants of neighbouring properties.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Stephens, a neighbouring resident, spoke in objection to the application and Mr Dawson, the applicant, spoke in support.

Councillor PJ Watts, one of the Local Ward Members said that he was in favour of the application as it would refurbish and enhance a dilapidated building. He added that he felt there would be minimal noise disturbance for neighbouring properties due to the soundproofing proposed for the workshop.

Councillor JK Swinburne, one of the other Local Ward Members added her support to the application as she was confident the proposed conditions would mitigate any perceived noise nuisance.

Councillor ME Cooper, the remaining Local Ward Member, said that she was happy to support a local business, especially considering the difficult economic conditions. 

In response to a question, the Senior Planning Officer confirmed that any change of use for the site would require a new planning application.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1       A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission) )

         Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2       The premises shall only be used as a Monumental Mason's Workshop and for no other purpose (including any other purposes in Class B2 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 as amended by the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Order 2005, or in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification);

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of dwellings in the immediate vicinity;

3       Prior to commencement of the use hereby permitted a fully detailed scheme for the provision of an acoustic enclosure within the existing building shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for their written approval. The use hereby permitted shall not commence until the approved acoustic enclosure has been fully implemented. Thereafter the approved acoustic enclosure shall remain in-situ;

          Reason: - To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of dwellings in the vicinity from excessive noise;

4       Power driven tools shall only be used within the acoustic enclosure approved pursuant to condition 3 above and shall not be used elsewhere upon the site;

          Reason: - To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of dwellings in the vicinity from excessive noise;

5        No machinery shall be operated, no process shall be carried out and no deliveries shall be taken at or despatched from the site outside the following times:-

          8am - 6pm Mondays to Fridays

          8am - 1 pm Saturdays

          nor at any time on Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays;

          Reason: - To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of dwellings in the vicinity;

Informatives

1        N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC

2        N19 - Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans