Planning – Application Comments

Consultation Date: Wed 06 Nov 2024

Comment Date: Thu 05 Dec 2024

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL CONSULTEE COMMENTS FOR A PLANNING APPLICATION.

APPLICATION SUMMARY
PLANNING APPLICATION: 24/01386/GPD
ADDRESS: Anglia House, 10 Derrys Cross Plymouth PL1 2SH
DESCRIPTION: Change of use of floors one, two, and three from offices (Class E) to 9no. flats (Class C3)

CASE OFFICER: Sam Lewis (Planning Officer)
Development Management, PCC Strategic Planning & Infrastructure, Floor 2 Ballard House PL1 3BJ

CONSULTEE: Gary Lester (Transport Officer)
PCC Strategic Planning & Infrastructure, Transport Planning Team, Floor 2 Ballard House PL1 3BJ

Date: 5th December 2024

COMMENTS:
The Local Highway Authority (LHA) would not wish to raise any objections in principle the proposed Change of Use of floors one, two, and three, of 'Anglia House' from offices to nine flats. To comprise of six in number one-bedroom flats plus three in number two-bedroom flats.

The existing five storey building comprises of a basement, ground, and three upper floors. With a restaurant on the ground floor that would be retained under this application, whilst the currently vacant upper floors that were formerly in use as offices, would be converted to flats. There is an existing pedestrian access at the front of the building from Derry's Cross, with a rear access from Colin Campbell car park.

The application site 'Anglia House', 10 Derrys Cross, is situated in a highly sustainable location within the City Centre itself having a range of services, facilities, and transport connections within walking distance. It is understood to be allocated for mixed use development within the JLP.

The application site being situated within the City Centre can be considered as car-free, and car parking is not provided. To further encourage sustainable travel cycle parking must be provides in accordance with the advice contained within the Councils SPD paragraphs 8.29 ' 8.37, to accommodate a minimum of twelve (12) in number cycles (1 per bedroom). The cycle parking must be of high quality, conveniently located, and secure. It should be clearly visible, well signed, well lit, easily accessible, step free and preferably covered. Any deviation from the SPD standards must be justified.

SUMMARY:
The Local Highway Authority would not wish to raise any objections in principle the proposed Change of Use of floors one, two, and three, of 'Anglia House', from offices to nine flats. Recommending the following planning condition for the provision of cycle parking is included in any grant of planning permission: -

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 twelve (12) in number bicycles to be securely parked in accordance with the advice contained within the Councils SPD. 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.


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

Comment Date: Thu 28 Nov 2024

FROM: Public Protection Service (953649)

Observations: The development is in close proximity to late night entertainment venues and as such will be required to meet acceptable internal noise levels to ensure the future occupants are not disturbed. The "Agent for Change" principle will be applied in relation to the neighbouring licensed premises.

Summary of response: Approval subject to conditions/informatives

CONDITION: SOUNDPROOFING DETAILS AND SPECIFICATION

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, the soundproofing details and specification of each flat shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority (LPA). Moreover, photographic evidence shall be submitted once the panels are in their intended locations. The acoustic panelling shall thereafter remain in perpetuity unless otherwise agreed in writing with the LPA.

Reason: To protect the residential and general amenity of the proposed flats from any harmfully polluting effects, such as noise and vibration and to avoid conflict with Policies DEV1 (Protecting health and amenity) and DEV2 (Air, water, soil, noise, land and light) of the Plymouth and Southwest Devon Joint Local Plan 2014-2034.

Justification: The building sits close to the late night entertainment venues and therefore will be subject to a higher degree of noise-related activities not typically associated with a residential area.

CONDITION: INTERNAL SOUND LEVELS

The development shall be constructed in accordance with BS8233:2014 so as to provide sound insulation against externally generated noise. The good room criteria shall be applied, meaning there must be no more than 35 dB LAeq for living rooms (07:00 to 23:00 daytime) and 30 dB LAeq for bedrooms (23:00 to 07:00 night-time), with windows shut and other means of ventilation provided.

Reason: To ensure that the proposed flats hereby permitted achieve a satisfactory living standard and do not experience unacceptable levels of noise disturbance to avoid conflict with Policies DEV1 and DEV2 of the Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan (2014-2034) and the National Planning Policy Framework.

INFORMATIVE:

AGENT OF CHANGE The applicant and developer are responsible for completing any noise mitigation to ensure the rooms are suitable for letting without the occupants being disturbed. The "Agent for Change" principle will be applied in relation to the neighbouring licensed premises

Comment Date: Wed 27 Nov 2024

LLFA consultation response 24.01386.GPD.pdf