22/6814
Permission for retention of (1) an existing refuse shed (25.3 sqm), (2) Electric vehicle charge point cabinet, (3) above ground 1600 litre LPG tank with associated works. Permission is also sought for (1) an AD BLUE fuel pump cabinet and ancillary 5000 litre above ground AD BLUE tank, (2) the construction of 2.5m high hit and miss fencing to screen existing 2 no. sheds and refuse shed and (3) the removal of condition no.3 attached to planning ref no. 20/4178, which called for the removal of the two sheds, (29 sqm) containing plant associated with the car wash operations on the expiration of the period of 3 no. years beginning on date of the grant of this permission, to allow for the 2 no. sheds to remain on site.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission because the development is ancillary to a well-established commercial use, complies with the land use zoning objectives for the area, and incorporates sufficient mitigation measures—such as acoustic fencing and bollards—to protect the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is ancillary to an established supermarket and service station use, making it acceptable in principle under the current land use zoning objectives.
- Potential impacts on residential amenity, specifically noise from car wash operations and vehicular parking, can be effectively managed via planning conditions and physical mitigation like acoustic timber barriers and bollards.
- The physical structures, including the storage tanks and sheds, are appropriately integrated into the site context and do not result in significant visual intrusion or environmental impact.