Planning – Application Comments

Comment Date: Thu 21 Dec 2023

LLFA consultation response 23.01696.FUL.pdf

Comment Date: Tue 19 Dec 2023

It is noted that the proposal will result in the loss of some (currently dis-used) employment space. That being said given the location, size and scale of the proposal, the Economic Development team wouldn't seek mitigation for this loss.

Comment Date: Mon 18 Dec 2023

No comments

Comment Date: Wed 13 Dec 2023

Planning Response.docx

Comment Date: Mon 11 Dec 2023

The proposals seek to change the use of the ground floor of the above-mentioned property from a hairdressers (Class E) to a flat (Class C3) with external alterations. The Highway
Authority would not wish to raise any in-principle objections to the proposed development.

The property lies within a sustainable and accessible location, with the rail station and city centre within walking distance which boasts good public transport links to the rest of the city and beyond. The site is also located within close proximity to Plymouth University and there are a range of local amenities within walking distance, therefore resulting in a variety of opportunities for travel to and from the site via sustainable modes of transport. In addition, the property is located within a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) that is in operation on the surrounding streets from 9am-7pm, Monday to Saturday. It should be noted that the property would be excluded from obtaining parking permits and visitor tickets for use within this CPZ if planning permission is granted and I would refer the applicant to the accompanying Parking Exclusion letter which confirms this.

There is no off-street parking provision proposed as part of the development, however due to the reasons as set out above, the property is eligible to be considered for car free development.

Secure and covered cycle storage to accommodate 2x bicycles (1x per bedroom) will be required in accordance with section 8 of the SPD. The provision of such cycle 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 details previously 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.

INFORMATIVE: RESIDENT PARKING PERMIT SCHEME
The applicant should be made aware that the property lies within a resident parking scheme therefore in accordance with Council policy the development will be excluded from obtaining permits and purchasing visitor tickets for use within the scheme.



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

11/12/2023