Agenda item

Planning Application No. 19/0479/FUL and Listed Building Consent No. 19/0480/LBC - 2 Regents Park, Exeter

To consider the report of the Service Lead City Development.

 

Minutes:

The Principal Project Manager (Development) (PJ) presented the applications for planning permission and listed building consent for the change of use from dwelling/bed and breakfast to Home in Multiple Occupation.

 

The Principal Project Manager (Development) detailed the internal and external changes as part of the Listed Building consent sought and advised that it would be a car free development and, as such, occupants would not be able to apply for parking permits. Ten objections had been received notably in respect of potential occupation by students which, although possible, it was understood that the intention was to market to the general population, in particular professionals associated with the nearby hospital. It was not anticipated that the property would revert to a single dwelling.

 

Carl Wills spoke in support of the application. He raised the following points:-

 

·         the applicant is committed to a quality renovation involving the use of traditional construction methods;

·         this Victorian property will be converted into an 11 bedroom HMO for working professionals in the area. The intended occupants will be professionals working at the hospital given the close proximity to the RD&E site. The internal works are very minor only removing a few partitions and forming a new opening;

·         apart from the new bike store and some light landscaping works the appearance of the existing property will remain unchanged. A sprinkler system will be introduced;

·         a site visit took place with the case officer and conservation officer to ensure the proposed works were satisfactory; and

·         the impact of the proposal on neighbouring properties will be very low as the proposal will be setup with adequate cycle storage for the occupants. There will be a few spaces for visitors and deliveries.

 

Members welcomed the proposal which would provide housing opportunities for the wider public especially those seeking a residence with no garden and who did not own a car. A Member suggested the potential opportunity for co-living given the proximity of the University’s St. Luke’s campus.

 

The recommendation was for approval, subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

 

The recommendation was moved and seconded.

 

RESOLVED that the change of use from dwelling/bed and breakfast to Home in Multiple Occupation be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:-

 

1)         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:  To ensure compliance with sections 91 and 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

2)         The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in strict accordance with the submitted details received by the Local Planning Authority on 2 April 2019 (dwg nos. 0259_REG_EX_1.0; 0259_REG_PL_2.0 rev A; 0259_REG_PL_2.1 rev A; 0259_REG_EX_3.0 & 0259_REG_PL_3.0) as modified by other conditions of this consent.

Reason: In order to ensure compliance with the approved drawings.

 

3)         Prior to the occupation of the development, details of the secure covered cycle parking and refuse storage areas shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and maintained in accordance with the approved details at all times.

Reason: To provide adequate cycle and refuse storage facilities.

 

4)         No site machinery or plan shall be operated, no process shall be carried out and no demolition or construction related deliveries received or dispatched from the site except between the hours 0800 to 1800 hours Monday to Friday, 0800 to 1300 on Saturdays, and not at all on Sundays and Public Holidays;

Reason: To protect the amenity of the locality, especially for people living and/or working nearby.

 

RESOLVED that Listed Building Consent for the change of use from dwelling/bed and breakfast to Home in Multiple Occupation be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:-

 

1)         The works to which this listed building consent relate must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this consent is granted.

Reason: To comply with Section 18 of the Planning Listed Building and Conservation Areas Act 1990 as amended.

 

2)         The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in strict accordance with the submitted details received by the Local Planning Authority on 2 April 2019 (dwg nos. 0259_REG_EX_1.0; 0259_REG_PL_2.0 rev A; 0259_REG_PL_2.1 rev A; 0259_REG_EX_3.0 & 0259_REG_PL_3.0) as modified by other conditions of this consent.

Reason: In order to ensure compliance with the approved drawings.

 

 

 

 

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