Agenda item

Use of premises as a trade only building supplies warehouse (use class B8) with associated external alterations to external elevations and erection of 3m high palisade fencing and gates and 5m high external storage racking. [Osbaldwick and Derwent Ward] [Site Visit]

Members considered a full application by Selco Trade Centres Ltd for the use of premises as a trade only building supplies warehouse (use class B8) with associated external alterations to external elevations as well as erection of 3m high palisade fencing and gates and 5m high external storage racking.

Officers provided an update, advising that Condition 8 should be amended slightly to add clarity on delivery times. They also proposed that the colour of fencing and external racking be controlled by a new condition.

Members noted that the proposed hours were greater than the current operating hours for the site’s current use which was a concern of some residents, but acknowledged that these were standard hours for builders’ merchants.

The question of retaining the existing hedge along the highway frontage was also discussed and it was suggested that a condition be added to ensure that the hedge was maintained at a reasonable height. With regard to lighting and noise levels, Members were advised that the change in noise levels would be minimal and that the lighting was considered appropriate and should not have any impact on the surrounding area.

Resolved:

That the application be approved, subject to the conditions listed in the report as well as the amended and additional conditions as follows:

Amended Condition 8

No deliveries (other than those agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority) shall be taken at or despatched from the site outside the following hours:

·        Monday - Saturday 07:00 to 20:00

·        Saturdays 07:30 to 20:00

·        Sundays and bank holidays and public holidays 10:00 to 16:00

Reason: To Protect the amenity of nearby premises.

Additional Condition 15

Notwithstanding any proposed colours specified on the approved

drawings or in the application form, details of the colour of the palisade fencing and external racking shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to its erection. The development shall be carried out using the approved colour and notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and

Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order), shall be retained as approved.

Reason: To ensure that the colour of tall fencing and racking erected adjacent to landscaped areas bounding the site is not obtrusive.

Additional Condition 16

A hedge on the front boundary of the site shall be retained along minimum height of 2.2m. If any hedge or replacement hedges along the front boundary die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased they shall be replaced in the next planting season with a new hedge of a similar size and species, that shall be retained at a minimum height of 2.2m.

Reason: To protect the semi-rural character of the street and help to screen the outdoor storage.

Additional Condition 17

Before the commencement of and during building operations, adequate measures shall be taken to protect the existing hedgerow along the front boundary of the site. This means of protection shall be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority and shall be implemented prior to the stacking of

materials, the erection of site huts or the commencement of building works.

Reason: The existing planting is considered to make a significant contribution to the amenities of this area.

Reason:

The proposed use makes efficient use of the existing building and site.  It is considered the key consideration is whether the proposal will cause undue noise and therefore detract form the living conditions of homes located to the west of Osbaldwick link Road.  It is considered that subject to the suggested conditions, particularly, those relating to operating hours and a noise management plan the proposal is acceptable.