Issue - meetings

Change of use of ground floor from warehouse (Class B8) to Art Gallery (Class D1) and New Window to ground floor.

POST SUBMISSION REVISION - New window at ground floor.

8.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report, as set out in the agenda.

8.2  Laura Newby spoke in objection of the scheme, her comments are summarised as follows:

§  Speaking on behalf of residents, she is the owner of the property.

§  Lack of clarify regarding the procedural process and the consultation of neighbours in Tower Hamlets.

§  Wished to receive clarification that the development would not be used for their own purposes, in order to enhance the marketability of the site.

§  Wanted to know the benefits for the community and opening hours.

§  Primarily a residential area.

§  Issue of noise and traffic safety, as a result of the narrow road.

8.3  Mark Jackson spoke in support of the scheme, his comments are summarised as follows:-

§  Non-profit art gallery that wishes to locate to larger premises, following the achievement of various awards and a grant.

§  They are a community organisation and they previously conducted surveys in Broadway Market to gauge interest in the proposal, which had received a positive response.

§  The opening hours are until 11pm Monday – Saturday and until 10pm on a Sunday.  This allows them to carry out talks in the evening on an infrequent basis, as undertaken at their previous location.

§  The addition of a window to the front of the property was deemed acceptable, as there had been one there in the past.

§  An enclosed foyer was being incorporated into the design, in order to reduce the level of noise generated.

8.4  Councillor Buitekant wished to clarify whether the neighbouring residents in Tower Hamlets had been consulted.  The Planning Officer confirmed that these residents had been consulted and were also notified of the meeting.  The main issue raised was regarding the potential impact on the Regents Canal Conservation Area. 

8.5  The Chair raised the issue of potential use for the premises and the Planning Officer confirmed that it was restricted to Class D1 use.

Unanimously RESOLVED that:-

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1.  SCB0 - Development only in accordance with submitted plansSRB0

The Development hereby permitted shall only be carried out and completed strictly in accordance with the submitted plans hereby approved and any subsequent approval of details.

REASON: To ensure that the development hereby permitted is carried out in full accordance with the plans hereby approved.

2.  SCB1N - Commencement within 3 years

SRB1

The development hereby permitted must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

REASON: In order to comply with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended.

3.  SCM1 - Materials to Match

  SRM1

All new external finishes in respect of all works hereby approved (and any other incidental works  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8