Planning – Application Comments

Consultation Date: Mon 13 May 2024

Consultation Date: Mon 13 May 2024

Consultation Date: Mon 13 May 2024

Consultation Date: Mon 13 May 2024

Comment Date: Wed 05 Jun 2024

This a retrospective planning application which seeks approval for the sub-division of a single dwelling to 2x flats at the above-mentioned property. The Local Highway Authority (LHA) would not wish to raise any in-principle objections to the development.

The property as existing has a minimum of 4x bedrooms therefore attracting a parking demand of 3x spaces in accordance with the indicative parking standards detailed within the SPD. Whilst the application form states that 2x off-street parking spaces are available at the property, there are no other details provided regarding this parking provision submitted to support this. It is noted that there is a single garage to the rear of the property which is benefitted with an existing vehicle crossing and dropped kerb, however it is clear that the garage is unable to accommodate off-street parking for 2x cars.

Furthermore, as detailed within Manual for Streets (MFS), garages are not always used for car parking and determining the acceptability of the use of garages to satisfy off-street parking requirements should be decided on a scheme-by-scheme basis. Table 29 of the SPD sets out the minimum required internal dimensions in order for a garage to be considered as a positive contribution to off-street parking and to include for the provision of EV charge points (6.5mx3.5m). Whilst the internal dimensions of the garage are not known, the external dimensions measure at 6m long and 3.7m wide when scaling off the submitted Site Location Plan. When taking the advice within MFS and the external dimensions of the garage into consideration, it could be argued that it is likely that the garage is not used for car parking.

In view of this, the LHA has considered the application based on the assumption that there is no adequate off-street parking available at the property. Therefore, any parking demand generated would need to be satisfied via the available, uncontrolled on-street parking to the front of/adjacent to the site.

When assessing the parking demand associated with the proposed flats, 2x spaces per flat (4x total) are required. This would lead to additional overspill parking on the surrounding streets by 1x space, compared to that already established by the previous use.

Whilst the LHA would generally be unsupportive of the proposed development due to the additional overspill parking generated, it is considered that a recommendation of refusal based upon an increase to on-street parking demand by 1x space could not be sustained if the decision were to be appealed.

For these reasons, the LHA would not wish to raise any in-principle objections to the proposed development. Secure and covered cycle storage provided in accordance with the levels and standards detailed within section 8 of the SPD will be required and should be secured by planning condition.

Recommendations:

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

Planning conditions:
CYCLE PROVISION
No dwelling shall be occupied until space has been laid out within the site in accordance with details previously submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority for a minimum of 5 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

05/06/2024

Comment Date: Mon 03 Jun 2024

LLFA consultation response 24.00422.FUL.pdf

Comment Date: Thu 16 May 2024

FROM: Public Protection Service (950876)

RESPONSE DATE: 16/5/2024

APPLICATION NO: 24/00422/FUL

SITE: 180 Victoria Road Plymouth PL5 1QY

DEVELOPMENT: Sub-division of single dwelling into 2no. flats (retrospective)

CONDITION NO: DC/1160/SBTOD0MM04G02

Observations: No concerns from PPS

Summary of response: Approval

Comment Date: Tue 14 May 2024

No comments from domestic waste