7 APPLICATION NO C19/1123/40/LL Warws Hufenfa De Arfon, Y Ffor, Pwllheli PDF 210 KB
Change of use of part of building to a garage and MOT site
LOCAL MEMBER: Councillor Peter Read
Additional documents:
Decision:
Approve.
Conditions
1. Commence
within five years.
2. In
accordance with the plans.
3. Restrict use of the unit to use class B2.
Minutes:
The
application was submitted to the Committee as the applicant's father was an
Elected Member.
a)
The Planning Manager elaborated on
the background of the application, noting that this was an application for the
change of use of part of the building to create a garage and MOT site. It was
added that the proposal included the installation of relevant equipment to run
the garage inside the building, and that no external alterations were proposed.
It was noted that the site was located within the development boundary of Y
Ffôr and was designated as a protected employment site within the Gwynedd and
Anglesey Joint Local Development Plan. The officer added that the site formed
part of an existing industrial estate where there were various industries at
present, with some dwellings in the vicinity of the industrial estate.
It
was highlighted that the proposal was for changing the use of part of the
building into a vehicle repairs garage and MOT centre, which fell under use
class B2. It was not considered that the change of use of part of the bulding
into a garage would have a detrimental effect on the amenities of the local
neighbourhood, bearing in mind that the site was already being used for
employment / industry purposes. It was considered that the proposed use was
acceptable and that it would not impact on the amenities, character or
appearance of the site or the surrounding area, and that it conformed to the
attributes of the relevant policies.
b)
It was proposed and seconded to
approve the application in accordance with the recommendation.
c)
During
the ensuing discussion, members made the following main observations:
·
Welcomed an application that offered
employment
·
Welcomed an application that made the
best use of a building within an industrial estate
·
Good use of an old building
·
Accepted the need for diversification
in the current climate
·
Although the application is welcomed,
it is important not to disregard the future needs of the creamery
RESOLVED to approve the application
1. Commence
within five years.
2. In
accordance with the plans.
3. Restrict
use of the unit to use class B2.