Agenda item

24/00863/FUL -Enlargement of the internal floor area of the existing shop and alterations including single storey rear extension, new shop front with new entrance and removal of bricked up bay windows. New front access door for first floor flat on east elevation, removal of chimneys, render to north elevation together with associated works; relocation of three existing refrigeration units onto rear elevation at first floor level (Amended plan received 20 September 2024).

(In making its decision, the Committee took into consideration the Planning Officer’s report (previously circulated), the views of the Council’s Highways Engineer and Environmental Health Officer, Durham Constabulary’s Architectural Liaison Officer, three letters of objection received, and the views of the Applicant and the Applicant’s Agent, whom the Committee heard).

RESOLVED – That Planning Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.           A3 – Implementation Limit (Three Years)

2.           The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and documents, as detailed below:

a)           Drawing Number L022085A 004 Proposed Ground and First Floor Plans

b)          Drawing Number L022085A 007 Proposed Block Plan

c)           Drawing Number L022085A 005A Proposed Elevations

d)          Drawing Number L022085A 006 Existing and Proposed Side Elevation

e)           Drawing Number L022085A 001 Site Location Plan

f)            Marstair Refrigeration Condensing Units Installation and Technical Manual

REASON – To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the planning permission.

3.           Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, a scheme of sound insulation measures to mitigate the impact of any potential sound transmission between the shop and first floor apartments, shall be submitted to, for approval in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter any agreed mitigation shall be implemented in full and maintained in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of the residential apartments, and thereafter shall be retained and maintained for the life of the development.

REASON - To safeguard the amenities of the future occupants of the first floor apartments.

4.           The cycle parking and bin store provision shown on the approved plans shall be in situ and available to use prior to the first occupation of the apartments and the operational commencement of the extended retail use on the ground floor. Thereafter, the provision shall be retained and maintained for the life of the development.

REASON - To encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport.

5.           Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans, the entrance within the new shopfront shall include a level access into the shop premises. The level access shall be in place prior to the operational commencement of the extended retail use and shall retained and maintained for the lifetime of the development.

REASON - In order to ensure the retail shop is accessible for all in accordance with Policy IN2 (Improving Access and Accessibility) of the Darlington Local Plan 2016 – 2036.