Change of use to members snooker & pool club.

Change of use to members snooker & pool club.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr. Almond spoke against the application and Mr. Fender spoke in support of the application.

The Chairman, speaking in his capacity as the Local Ward Member, noted the constraints of the building and commented that the proposed change of use appeared to be acceptable, subject to conditions to address the concerns of local residents.  In particular, he felt that controls in respect of hours of operation and noise mitigation were essential.

Given the concerns expressed by local residents, Councillor Mrs. P.A. Andrews suggested that a temporary planning permission for one year be allowed in order to assess the impact of the development on adjacent properties in the intervening period.  In response, the Principal Planning Officer advised that a temporary permission would not be reasonable given the potential expense of conversion.  He commented that the applicant had initially applied for 24 hour opening but the scheme was amended on the advice of officers and the Sub-Committee could further restrict hours of operation.

The Development Control Manager commented on the limitations of temporary permissions, particularly where the Local Planning Authority could not demonstrate sound evidence upon which to refuse any renewal applications.  However, further restrictions on the hours of operation, with the possibility of review at a later date, appeared to be a reasonable way forward in this instance.

The Sub-Committee discussed suitable hours and it was felt that the hours of opening should be 8.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. in order to protect residential amenities.

In response to a question, the Principal Planning Officer advised that obscured and fixed glazing would be required as part of recommended condition 5 and details of air conditioning units could also be included as a condition.

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.      A11 (Change of use only details required of any alterations).

         Reason: To define the terms under which permission for change of use is granted.

3.      E03 (Restriction on hours of opening) 8.00 a.m. – 11.00 p.m.

         Reason: In the interests of the amenities of existing residential properties in the locality.

4.      E06 (Restriction on Use).

         Reason: The local planning authority wish to control the specific use of the land/premises, in the interest of local amenity.

5.      E19 (Obscure glazing to windows).

         Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

6.      F14 (Restriction on music).

         Reason: In order to protect the amenity of occupiers of nearby properties.

7.      H29 (Secure cycle parking provision).

         Reason: To ensure that there is adequate provision for secure cycle accommodation within the application site, encouraging alternative modes of transport in accordance with both local and national planning policy.

8.      F37 (Scheme of odour and fume control).

         Reason: In order to ensure that fumes and odours are properly discharged and in the interests of the amenities of residential properties in the locality.

9.      F39 (Scheme of refuse storage).

         Reason: In the interests of amenity.

10.    Before development commences details of any air conditioning to include the location of any external plant shall be submitted for the approval in writing of the local planning authority.  The air conditioning shall be installed in accordance with the approved details.

         Reason: In order to protect the amenity of occupiers of nearby properties and businesses.

Informatives:

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

2.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt.