Change of use from dwelling (C3) to teaching classes (F1(a)) in relation to existing mosque

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: - Plans and Elevation, Site and Location Plan (Drawing Number: J26157/PL01/B). Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning
4. The site/building shall be used as a non-residential eduaction (F1(a)) for the use as a teaching centre only for a maximum of 15 children and for no other purpose (including any other purpose within Class F of the of the Schedule to the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987) (or any provision equivalent to that class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), notwithstanding the provisions of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted) Development Order 1995 (or any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order). Reason: To ensure the development would not give rise to unacceptable harm to the amenity or highway safety of the area in accordance with Policies LP13 and LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Chapter 9 and 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
5. The use hereby approved shall only operate between the hours of 17:00pm to 19:00pm Monday to Friday and 10:00am to 14:00pm Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays. Reason: To ensure this represents the existing operations within the place of worship and religious instruction and not resulting in an intensification of the approved use, ensuring the development would not give rise to unacceptable harm to the character or amenity of the area or increase the risk to highway safety in accordance with Policies LP13, LP16 and LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019).
6. All activities shall take place indoors only, and noise arising from the use shall not be audible at the boundary of any neighbouring residential property so as to cause disturbance. Reason: In the interest of protecting the amenity of the area, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).
7. No amplified sound, music, or audio equipment shall be used at the premises at any time. Reason: In the interest of protecting the amenity of the area, in accordance with Policy LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).

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