Change of Use from indoor recreation facility (Use Class E) to place of worship (F1(f))

1. Time Limit The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted. Reason: In order to comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
2. Approved Plans The development hereby approved shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications detailed below and shall relate to no other plans: a. Location plan received 26th June 2025 b. Existing & proposed site plan Dwg no. 2571-LAL-XX-00-DR-A-00-101, received 26th June 2025 c. Proposed floor plan Dwg no. 2571-LAL-XX-XX-DR-A-00-102, received 17th July 2025 d. Noise Impact Assessment (Nova Acoustic Project Reference No: NP-013263) received 25th September 2025 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out as approved.
3. Noise Assessment/Noise management plan The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved noise assessment and must adhere to the noise management plan within the report. Any noise mitigation measures identified in the report must be implemented within 3 months of the change of use commencing and no amplified music is permitted until such works have been carried out. Any mitigation works must be retained on site in an operational state for the lifetime of the building. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in the interests of the amenities of residents having regard for Policies DC1, CS5 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
4. Noise limiter A noise limiter is to be installed, calibrated and activated by an appropriately experienced acoustic engineer, prior to use of any amplified instruments in accordance with table 6 (page 11) of the noise impact assessment. Only the instruments that can be directly volume-controlled via the limiter shall be used after 8pm. Reason: In the interests of amenity of residents having regard for Policy DC1 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
5. Hours of use The use hereby approved shall only be in operation during the following hours; • Monday - Sundays 9am– 8.30pm. • The proposed additional service to be held on the last Friday of each month should cease at 11pm Reason: In the interests of amenity of residents having regard for Policy DC1 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
6. REASON FOR APPROVAL This application is satisfactory in that the proposed use accords with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the local policy requirements (Policy CS4, CS5, and DC1 of the Council's Local Development Framework). In particular, the proposed use will not prejudice the character and function of the area and will not significantly affect any landscaping or prevent adequate and safe access to the site. The proposed use will not be detrimental to any adjoining or surrounding properties. The traffic generated, car parking and noise associated with the use will not be of a level likely to result in an unacceptable impact on nearby premises. The application is therefore considered to be an acceptable form of development, fully in accordance with the relevant policy guidance and there are no material considerations, which would indicate that the development should be refused.
7. A Listed Building Consent (LBC) application is required with regards to the internal works proposed as identified within the noise report.

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