Planning – Application Comments

Consultation Date: Mon 03 Apr 2023

Consultation Date: Mon 03 Apr 2023

Consultation Date: Mon 03 Apr 2023

Consultation Date: Mon 03 Apr 2023

Consultation Date: Mon 03 Apr 2023

Consultation Date: Mon 03 Apr 2023

Comment Date: Mon 24 Apr 2023

LLFA consultation response 23.00306.FUL.pdf

Comment Date: Wed 19 Apr 2023

The proposals seek to change the ground floor of the above-mentioned property from a pub (Sui Generis) to 1x flat (Class C3). The Highway Authority would not wish to raise any in-principle objections to the proposed development.

The scheme was subject to a pre-application enquiry in response to which, the LHA were able to support the development. The comments provided as part of the pre-application enquiry are largely re-iterated:

The existing use of the property was not benefitted with any off-street parking provision and this is to remain the case as part of the proposed development. The site is located within close vicinity to nearby amenities and local bus stops and is therefore considered to be relatively sustainable and accessible. In addition, the streets surrounding the site are subject 2x separate Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ); Zone I which restricts parking to those with business permits only and Zone K which is restricted to residents only parking, Monday to Sunday for 24 hours.

These factors allow the site to be supported as car-free however, the property would not be eligible to obtain permits for use within the business only zone and, in accordance with Council policy, would be excluded from obtaining parking permits and visitor tickets for use within the residential zone if planning permission is granted. I would refer the applicant to the accompanying Parking Exclusion letter which confirms this.

Furthermore, it is likely that the existing use as a pub would attract a higher level of vehicular trips and demand for parking than the new proposed use as a single dwelling. As such, the new proposed development is unlikely to result in an increase to the level of traffic and transport impacts on the local highway network than that previously established by the former use.

Secure and covered cycle storage provided to the levels and specifications as set out within section 8 of the SPD will be required to support the development. The provision of such storage should be secured via planning condition.

Recommendations:

Support
No objection
No objection subject to appropriate mitigation (as identified below) X
Object to application


Planning conditions:
CYCLE PROVISION
The dwelling shall be occupied until space has been laid out within the site in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority for a minimum of 2x bicycles to be securely parked. The secure area for storing bicycles shown on the approved plan shall remain available for its intended purpose and shall not be used for any other purpose without the prior consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:
In order to promote cycling as an alternative to the use of private cars in accordance with Policy DEV29 of the Plymouth and South West Devon JLP 2019.


The proposed development has been considered in accordance with the Councils current Development Plan Policies and having regard for the National Planning Policy Framework.



Abbie Perry

Transport Planning Officer
Officer authorised to sign on behalf of the
Director for Strategic Planning & Infrastructure

19/04/2023