Issue - meetings

Application for change of use from café (class E(b)) and residential (class C3) to convenience foodstore (class E(a)), construction of single storey side extension, two storey and single storey rear extension (following the demolition of existing single storey element to rear of 37 High Street / 2A Main Street and store to rear of public house) with associated landscaping and other works.

Late items received after preparation of the main agenda:

1.1.        Since the publication of the agenda an additional plan has been received dated the 2^nd May 2024;

Existing Site Plan with Proposed Access Overlay

Application for change of use from café (class E(b)) and residential (class C3) to convenience foodstore (class E(a)), construction of single storey side extension, two storey and single storey rear extension (following the demolition of existing single-storey element to rear of 37 High Street / 2A Main Street and store to rear of public house) with associated landscaping and other works.

An objector, the agent and two ward councillors spoke on this application.

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that permission be granted, concern was expressed about traffic, impact on neighbours, the location of the delivery bay and proximity to 2A, and proposed delivery times on Sundays and bank holidays. It was moved by Councillor Bray and seconded by Councillor R Allen that the item be deferred for further discussions with the highways authority, to seek confirmation from Environmental Health with regards to further conditions, to ask the applicant to consider the location of the delivery bay and to reconsider delivery times on Sundays and bank holidays to reduce disturbance to residents. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – the application be deferred for the abovementioned reasons.