Change of use to hot food takeaway.

Change of use to hot food takeaway.

The Principal Planning Officer summarised correspondence from Councillor Ms. G.A. Powell, a Local Ward Member; Councillor Ms. Powell had expressed concerns about traffic and parking in the vicinity of the site and the environmental impact of the proposal.

Councillor P.J. Edwards, a Local Ward Member, noted the difficulty of balancing the potential impact on neighbours with the needs of the business.  He felt that the proposal was feasible and workable subject to strict adherence to the conditions proposed.  The need to amend the hours given in the recommendation contained in the report was noted.

A number of Members supported the 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 use hereby permitted shall only be open to customers between the hours of 11.30 am to 9.45 pm daily Monday-Saturday and at no times on a Sunday.

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

3.       Before the extraction system and ducting is used on the premises, it shall be enclosed with sound-insulating material and mounted in a way which will minimise transmission of structure borne sound in accordance with a scheme to be approved in writing by the local planning authority.

          Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area.

4.       Prior to the commencement of development, a litter management plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The management plan should include the provision of litter bins on the premises and information relating to regular litter patrols.  The approved details shall be implemented prior to the first use of the premises which shall thereafter be operated in accordance with the management plan.

          Reason: In the interests of the amenity of the area.

5.       A scheme for the ventilation of fumes and odours arising from the use hereby permitted shall be submitted for the approval of the local planning authority and the use shall not be commenced until the approved scheme has been installed and made fully operational, and thereafter it shall be operated and maintained, as long as the use continues.

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

6.       The flue above the roof level of the premises shall be painted in a dark matt finish, which shall have been approved by the local planning authority prior to its installation.  The flue shall be maintained in accordance with the approved colour thereafter.

          Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the area.

7.       E15 (Restriction on separate sale of takeaway from adjoining house).

          Reason: It would be contrary to the policy of the local planning authority to grant consent for a separate dwelling in this location.

Informatives:

1.       N19 - Avoidance of doubt.

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