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Agenda item
Car Showroom, 323 Bexhill Road, St. Leonards on Sea
Minutes:
Proposal:
Demolition of existing showroom, construction of new showroom and refurbishment of existing workshop
Application No:
HS/FA/16/00258
Existing Use:
Conservation Area:
Listed Building
Public Consultation
Car dealership and workshop (sui generis)
No
No
3 letters of objection received
The Planning Services Manager, Mrs Evans, presented this report for construction of a new car showroom on the junction of Bexhill Road and Bulverhythe Road. Works will involve the demolition of the existing showroom part of the business near the frontage of the site with a replacement showroom extension to the site of the existing workshop building, and refurbishment of existing workshop and rearrangement of the display and parking areas around the site. The extension is single storey.
The Planning Services Manager advised that this application had been submitted because the dealership wants to expand. She stated that the showroom will be re-positioned further back within the site and both the existing and proposed building will not follow the established building line. The floor area will be reduced. Additional concerns regarding the impact on adjoining residents were not considered excessive due to the footpath between the property and site and noise levels associated with the use of the new parking spaces would not be noticeably in excess of the road traffic. Members were shown plans and photographs of the application site.
Councillor Beaver proposed a motion to approve the application as set out in the resolution below. This was seconded by Councillor Edwards.
RESOLVED - (unanimously) that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-
1.
The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission;
2.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
1546/3A, 1546/4A, 1546/2000D, 1546/2001D, 1546/2002D, 1546/2003A and 1546/2004.
3.
Prior to the commencement of development (including any demolition) a construction management plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall include measures for the control of environmental impacts of the development during construction. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plan;
4.
i) A detailed site investigation for the presence of contaminants, methane and carbon dioxide in soil shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of construction works on site. Details of the investigation shall be approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to investigative works commencing. Such investigation and assessment should be carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with current Government, Environment Agency and British Standard Guidance. Should any significant risks be identified by such an investigation, a remediation scheme including suitable monitoring and verification methodologies shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority;
ii) The remediation scheme, as agreed by the Local Planning Authority, shall be fully implemented before the development is first occupied. Any variation to the scheme shall be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority in advance of works being undertaken. The remediation scheme is to include considerations and proposals to deal with situations where, during works on site, contamination is encountered which has not previously been identified. Any further contamination shall be fully assessed and an appropriate remediation scheme submitted to the Local Planning Authority for written approval;
iii) On completion of the works the developer shall provide written confirmation that all works were completed in accordance with the agreed details;
5.
Prior to its installation, details of all new lighting should be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Details shall include measures to angle and shield lighting. The lighting shall be installed in accordance with the approved details;
6.
Prior to its installation details of any new plant or mechanical equipment (i.e. ventilation or extraction equipment) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the approved details;
7.
With the exception of internal works, the building works and associated deliveries to the site required to carry out the development hereby approved, must only be carried out within the following times:-
08.00 - 18.00 Monday to Friday
08.00 - 13.00 on Saturdays
No working on Sundays or Public Holidays
8.
Prior to the commencement of development details of the proposed surface water drainage to prevent the discharge of surface water from the proposed site onto the public highway and, similarly, to prevent the discharge of surface water from the highway onto the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out accordance with the approved details;
9.
Prior to demolition works commencing on site a Traffic Management Scheme shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include the size of vehicles, routing of vehicles and hours of operation. (Given the restrictions of the approach road the hours of delivery/ collection should avoid peak traffic flow times). The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme;
10.
During any form of earthworks and/or excavations that are carried out as part of the development, suitable vehicle wheel washing equipment should be provided within the site, to the approval of the Planning Authority, to prevent contamination and damage to the adjacent roads;
11.
The development shall not be brought into use until a turning space for vehicles has been provided and constructed in accordance with the approved plans and the turning space shall thereafter be retained for that use and shall not be used for any other purpose;
12.
The development shall not be brought into use until parking areas have been provided in accordance with the approved plans and the areas shall thereafter be retained for that use and shall not be used other than for the parking of motor vehicles;
13.
The development shall not be brought into use until cycle parking areas have been provided in accordance with the approved plans and the areas shall thereafter be retained for that use and shall not be used other than for the parking of cycles;
14.
The development shall be carried out in accordance with the mitigation measures stated in the Phase 1 Flood Risk Assessment Report by Ambiental (dated October 2014, ref 2092); and
15.
Prior to commencement of development, details of how the proposed sustainable and green design measures listed in Environmental/Energy Statement by GRS Architect Ltd (dated April 2016) will be incorporated into the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.
Reasons:
1.
This condition is imposed in accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;
2.
For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning;
3.
In the interests of the amenity of the neighbouring residential occupiers;
4.
To protect those redeveloping the site, any future users and neighbouring properties from potential landfill gases and soil contamination;
5.
In the interests of the amenity of the neighbouring residential occupiers and to reduce light pollution;
6.
In the interests of the amenity of the neighbouring residential occupiers;
7.
To safeguard the amenity of adjoining residents;
8.
In the interests of highway safety;
9.
In the interests of highway safety and for the benefit and convenience of the public at large;
10.
In the interests of highway safety and for the benefit and convenience of the public at large;
11.
To ensure the safety of persons and vehicles entering and leaving the access and proceeding along the highway;
12.
To ensure the safety of persons and vehicles entering and leaving the access and proceeding along the highway;
13.
In order that the development site is accessible by non car modes and to meet the objectives of sustainable development;
14.
To prevent increased risk of and to ensure appropriate mitigation against flooding; and
15.
To ensure a satisfactory development in accordance with policies SC3 and SC4 of the Hastings Local Plan: The Hastings Planning Strategy.
Notes to the Applicant
1.
Failure to comply with any condition imposed on this permission may result in enforcement action without further warning;
2.
Statement of positive engagement: In dealing with this application Hastings Borough Council has actively sought to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner, in accordance with paragraphs 186 and 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework; and
3.
The developer's attention is drawn to correspondence received from Southern Gas Networks, dated 01 June 2016, which includes information on safe development and gas infrastructure.
Supporting documents:
- MAP - Car Showroom 323 Bexhill Road - HS_FA_16_00258, item 145e PDF 345 KB
- Car Showroom, 323 Bexhill Road - HS-FA-16-00258, item 145e PDF 115 KB
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