SD21A/0232
3-4 storey nursing home building to consist of 111 bedrooms (with ensuites) and associated staff and resident welfare facilities, amenities and including extensive landscaped gardens. The protection and preservation of Newbrook House (a protected structure-Ref No 300) and incorporation with the construction of the new 3-4 storey nursing home. Formation of new vehicular access and pedestrian site access off Taylors Lane and associated landscaping works. Communal open space as well as other facilities open to the public such as hair salon, function suite and cinema. Provision of 18 parking spaces including 2 accessible spaces and 2 EV charging bays to service the nursing home. 24 short and long stay cycle parking spaces. 5 new 3 storey dwellings with associated parking landscaping and services.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the proposal is consistent with the residential (RES) zoning objective, provides much-needed nursing home and residential accommodation on a serviced infill site, and ensures the sustainable reuse of a Protected Structure without significantly injuring residential or visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is appropriate in height, scale, and massing for this suburban infill site and successfully integrates into the streetscape, aiding placemaking and legibility.
- The refurbishment and adaptive reuse of Newbrook House (a Protected Structure) is considered a major planning gain, providing a viable future for a derelict historic building while distinguishing it from the new contemporary structures.
- Potential impacts on residential amenity, including overlooking and overshadowing, are considered negligible due to the site's topography, staggered window design, and sufficient separation distances from neighboring properties.