Subdivision of an existing first-floor 2no. bedroom residential flat into two 1no. bedroom self-contained flats, change of use of existing ground floor residential flat to a Class E commercial unit, together with the installation of groundfloor fenestration for shopfront

1. Subject to the imposition of the attached conditions, the proposal is acceptable having been assessed in the light of all material considerations, including weighing against relevant policies of the development plan.
2. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
3. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: - Location Plan (Dated: 07.03.26). - Combined Plans and Statement (Drawing Number: MDDP-2026-003). Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning
4. The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the proposed development; hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building. Reason: For the Local Planning Authority to ensure a satisfactory external appearance, in accordance with Policy LP16 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
5. Prior the first occupation or commencement of use, 4no Sheffield steel ground anchored bike stands shall be provided in accordance with drawing number ‘MDDP-2026-003’. The cycle parking shall thereafter be retained for that specific use in perpetuity. Reason: To promote sustainable modes of transport, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 9 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
6. The premises shall be used only for the purpose of a use falling within Use Class E (a, b or c) and for no other purpose (including any other purpose in Class E of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification). Reason: Further assessment would be necessary to ascertain whether any alternative use would be acceptable in terms of residential amenity impacts or highway safety in accordance with Policies LP13 and LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapters 9 & 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).

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