Agenda item

21/00122/FUL - Conversion of shop (Use Class E) to HMO (Use Class C4) including removal of shopfront and alterations to front elevation, pitched dormer to front roof slope, alterations and additional windows and doors, erection of fencing to create separate rear amenity space, new side access gate, removal of chimney stack and associated works (Amended Plans to show change from large HMO (Sui generis) to HMO (C4) and removal of rear dormer extensions received 28th May 2021).

(In reaching its decision, the Committee took into consideration the Planning Officer’s report (previously circulated), the Council’s Private Housing Sector, twelve letters of objection received, and the views of the Applicant’s Agent and one objector, whom the Committee heard).

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

1.           A3 Implementation Limit (Three Years)

The development hereby permitted shall be commenced not later than the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

REASON - To accord with the provisions of Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990.

2.           The materials used in the external surfaces of the proposal hereby permitted shall be carried out in all respects in accordance with the details provided within the application and plan drawings (20-044/05/B- Proposed Plans, 20-044/07/C- Proposed Elevations) submitted therewith and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON - To ensure that the external appearance of the development is of an appropriate design and quality in accordance with Policy CS2.

3.           PL Approved Plans Conditions

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plan(s) as detailed below,

•            20-044/01 Rev A Site Location plan

•            20-044/05 B Amended Proposed Plans

•            20-044-06 B Proposed Plans 2

•            20-044/07 C Amended Proposed Elevations

•            20-044/08 B Amended Proposed Sections

•            20-044/09 B Amended Existing Proposed Site Plans

•            20-044/10 B Amended Coloured Front Elevation

4.           The secure cycle parking and bin storage facilities shown on drawing number 20-044/05/B ‘Proposed Plans’ shall be made available in accordance with the details shown on the plan prior to the property hereby permitted first being brought into use.  Thereafter these facilities shall remain available for the lifetime of the development.

REASON – To ensure the site can be accessed by sustainable means of transport and in the interest of general amenity.