Application for Prior Approval under Class R of the General Permitted Development Order, for conversion of part of existing building to storage use - Class B8.

1. The development hereby approved shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans numbered: 001 – Site Location Plan; NJC-002 – Access and Parking; and NJC-001 – Access and Visibility Splays. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2. No site preparation or construction works shall commence until an Asbestos Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, in order to ensure construction workers and adjacent sensitive receptors are adequately protected from the asbestos identified within existing structures’ fabric. The development and construction works must accord with these approved details. Reason: In the interests of amenity and protection of human health.
3. No work shall commence on site until the following has been submitted to, and approved in writing by the LPA: a. A report of a site investigation documenting the ground conditions of the site and incorporating chemical and gas analysis in accordance with UK Land contamination risk management (LCRM) national guidance, and BS10175:2011+A2:2017, and BS 8576:2013 and as agreed with the LPA. This document should also include reference to the agreed Preliminary Investigation Report produced by Lake Environmental (July 2021). b. Detailed site-specific scheme for remedial works and measures to be undertaken to avoid the risk from contaminants and/or gases when the site is developed and proposals for future maintenance and monitoring . Such a scheme shall include nomination of a competent person to oversee the implementation of the works. Reason: To minimise the risk from land contamination for the safety of the future occupiers/ users of the development.
4. The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied / brought into use until there has been submitted to the LPA verification by the competent person approved under the provisions of condition 3 (remediation) that any remediation scheme required and approved under the provisions of condition 3 (remediation) has been implemented fully in accordance with the approved details (unless varied with the written permission of the LPA in advance of implementation). Unless agreed in writing with the LPA such verification shall comply with UK Land contamination risk management (LCRM) and the guidance contained in EA Guidance for the Safe Development of Housing on Land Affected by Contamination - R&D Publication 66: 2008. Typically such a report would comprise: a. A description of the site and its background, and summary of relevant site information; b. a description of the remediation objectives and remedial works carried out; c. verification data, including - data (sample locations/analytical results, as-built drawings of the implemented scheme, photographs of the remediation work in progress, etc. d. Certificates demonstrating that imported and/or material left in situ is free from contamination, confirmation of material removal, gas/vapour membranes have been installed correctly. Thereafter the scheme shall be monitored and maintained in accordance with the scheme approved under condition 3 (remediation). Reason: To minimise the risk from land contamination for the safety of the future occupiers/ users of the development.
5. All development shall be stopped immediately in the event that contamination not previously identified is found to be present on the development site and details of the contamination shall be reported immediately in writing to the Local Planning Authority (LPA). Development shall not re-start on site until the following details have then been submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA: a. a written report of the findings which includes, a description of the extent, scale and nature of contamination, an assessment of all potential risks to known receptors, an update of the conceptual site model (devised in the desktop study), identification of all contaminant linkages and unless otherwise agreed in writing by the LPA and identified as unnecessary in the written report, an appraisal of remediation options and proposal of the preferred option(s) identified as appropriate for the type of contamination found on site. and (unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the LPA). b. a detailed remediation scheme designed to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to human health, buildings and other property and the natural and historical environment. The scheme should include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, timetable of works, site management procedures and a verification plan outlining details of the data to be collected in order to demonstrate the completion of the remediation works and any arrangements for the continued monitoring of identified contaminant linkages and before any part of the development is occupied or used (unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the LPA) a verification report demonstrating the effectiveness of the remediation works carried out and a completion certificate confirming that the approved remediation scheme has been implemented in full shall both have been submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA. The above site works, details and certification submitted shall be in accordance with the approved scheme and undertaken by a competent person in accordance with best practice as outlined in BS10175:2011+A2:2017 and LCRM. Any gas monitoring deemed appropriate is to be in accordance with best practice as outlined in such documents as BS8576:2013, BS 8485:2015+A1:2019, Claire RB17 and CIRIA C665. 3 Reason - To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other off site receptors.
6. No development shall start on site until the access has been constructed with lines of sight of 2.4m x 43m provided in accordance with the approved plans. The lines of sight splays shown on the approved plans shall be kept free of any obstruction exceeding 1m in height above the adjacent carriageway and shall be subsequently maintained so thereafter. Reason: To provide satisfactory access in the interest of highway safety.
7. No development shall start on site until a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include: a) a programme of the construction work; b) the location of temporary site buildings, compounds, construction material and plant storage areas used during construction; c) details of routes for construction traffic arriving at and departing from the site, including the off-site waiting areas for such traffic, and arrangements for the turning of lorries if necessary; d) the arrangements for deliveries associated with all construction works, loading/ unloading of plant & materials and restoration of any damage to the highway [including vehicle crossovers and grass verges]; e) the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors; f) protection of pedestrian routes during construction; g) measures to control the emission of dust and dirt generated by demolition and construction; h) a scheme for controlling noise and vibration from demolition and construction activities (to include piling); i) provision for storage, collection, and disposal of waste, including hazardous waste (asbestos) from the development during construction period; j) measures to prevent mud and dust on the highway during demolition and construction; k) the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate; l) temporary lighting; m) protection of pedestrian routes during construction; n) temporary surface water drainage provisions; and o) hours of working. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved CEMP. Reason - In order that the Planning Authority can properly consider the effect of the works on the amenity of the locality.
8. Prior to first use of the development hereby permitted, the existing southern access from the site to Knowle Lane shall be permanently stopped up and effectively closed with the verge reinstated, in accordance with details that have first been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interest of highway safety.
9. Prior to first use of the development hereby permitted, a Commercial Vehicle Access Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan must include: – An HGV and commercial vehicle routing plan in and out of the site; – agreement that HGV’s and commercial vehicles will not access the site from the northern end of Knowle Lane; and – agreement that HGV’s and commercial vehicles will not egress the site in the direction of the northern end of Knowle Lane. Reason: In the interest of highway safety.
10. The development hereby approved shall only operate between the hours of 07:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays. Reason: To minimise noise impacts in the interest of amenity.
11. Prior to first use of the development hereby approved, details of refuse storage and collection shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Refuse storage facilities shall thereafter be provided and retained in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interest of amenity and highway safety.
12. Prior to first use of the development hereby approved, details of cycle storage shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To encourage alternative means of transport in the interest of sustainable development.
13. Prior to first use of the development hereby approved, a minimum of 6 parking spaces shall be made available on site in accordance with the approved access and parking plan, and thereafter retained for vehicle parking only. Reason: To ensure sufficient parking on site, in the interest of highway safety.
14. Prior to installation of any mechanical plant or equipment, full details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, to demonstrate that it would achieve noise levels below the background noise levels as set out in table 5.1 of the Acoustic Assessment (Clarke Saunders,18 March 2025), for daytime and night time at the closest residential receptor. Reason: To protect residential amenity.
15. The site shall not be accessed by any vehicle exceeding 7.5 tonnes. Reason: In the interest of highway safety.
16. Note to applicant: The use hereby permitted must commence in accordance with the time frames set out in The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R.

No related records were published in this section.