Use of the application site as a tyre fitting business in the manner proposed is not considered to be compatible with the nature of this part of the West End Local Centre, resulting in an unacceptable impact upon the visual amenity of the street scene and general character of the locality. As such, the application is considered to be contrary to Policies DM1 and DM22 of the adopted Eastleigh Borough Local Plan 2016-2036 and the Council’s ‘Quality Places’ Supplementary Planning Document.
No evidence has been provided to demonstrate that the proposed use of the site for a tyre fitting business would not result in an unacceptable level of noise, light, and dust pollution, to the detriment of the amenity of neighbouring occupiers and that of the wider surrounding area. As such, the application is considered to be contrary to Policies DM1 and DM8 of the adopted Eastleigh Borough Local Plan 2016-2036 and the Council’s ‘Quality Places’ Supplementary Planning Document.
It has not been demonstrated that the proposed use of the site as a tyre fitting business would not result in adding to existing parking issues along West End High Street and within neighbouring streets, to the detriment of the amenity of neighbouring businesses, residential properties, and their occupiers. As such, the application is considered to be contrary to Policies DM1 and DM14 of the adopted Eastleigh Borough Local Plan 2016-2036 and the Council’s ‘Quality Places’ Supplementary Planning Document.
It has not been demonstrated that the proposed use as a tyre fitting business would not result in increased impact upon the local highway network, both in terms of highway safety and vehicle trips. As such, the application is considered to be contrary to Policy DM13 of the adopted Eastleigh Borough Local Plan 2016-2036.
Note to Applicant: The application was refused following the assessment of the following plans: 01 Rev P3, 02 Rev P3, 03 Rev P3, 04 Rev P3, 05 Rev P3, 07 Rev P3, 08 Rev P3 & 09 Rev P3. In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (February 2019), Eastleigh Borough Council takes a positive approach to the handling of development proposals so as to achieve, whenever possible, a positive outcome and to ensure all proposals are dealt with in a timely manner.
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