19 19/00176/FUL - 25 Merrylees Industrial Estate, Leeside, Desford PDF 71 KB
Application for change of use from light industrial (B1) to a Dance Studio (D2).
Late items:
Introduction:- The application relates to the change of use of the building from a light industrial use (B1) to a Dance Studio (D2). The officer recommendation is to Refuse.
The applicant’s agent has made the following comments in regard to the officer report:
Consultations:- No additional consultations have been made.
Appraisal:- The comments from the agent relate to the appraisal of the scheme which is fully documented within the officer report. The additional information provided in regard to the sequential test and the appraisal of sites that have been considered by the applicant and found to be unacceptable have been noted. However, this information is not sufficient and detailed for the local planning authority to be satisfied that a full sequential test has been undertaken and there are no available premises other than the site subject to this proposal.
The additional details provided by the applicant do not alter the assessment by officers or the recommendation to refuse.
Recommendation:- The officer recommendation remains to refuse.
Minutes:
Application for change of use from light industrial (B1) to a dance studio (D2).
Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that permission be refused, members felt that the dance school was a successful and growing business that provided an important community facility and should be supported and that it provided employment. They felt the circumstances surrounding the change of use were exceptional. Members suggested, however, that if the applicant should move the business away from the premises, the use should revert back to B1.
It was moved by Councillor Cartwright and seconded by Councillor Allen that permission be granted subject to conditions, including a personal condition, the detail of which be delegated to officers. Upon being put to the vote the motion was CARRIED and it was
RESOLVED –
(i) Permission be granted subject to conditions, including a personal condition requiring the cessation of the use when the premises ceases to be occupied by the applicant;
(ii) Conditions be delegated to the Interim Head of Planning.