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the storage/kitchen area (137 sq.m), the temporary outdoor covered dining area (85 sq.m), temporary dining pods and hard landscaping (112 sq.m) and the existing carpark (410 sq.m) as constructed and associated entrance onto Newtown Manor. Planning Permission is also being sought for (a) the removal of the storage area and temporary structures and the replacement with a permanent extension of 577 sq.m including a restaurant (110.3 sq.m), a kitchen (138.8 sq.m) a function room (191.9 sq.m), an outdoor covered dining area (111 sq.m), toilets and ancillary circulation space; together with associated internal alterations to public house and first floor apartment; (b) upgrade works to the carparking area (including re-surface, line markings, etc.), and erection of a timber boundary fence to the eastern boundary; (c) decommissioning of existing on-site effluent treatment system and replacement with connection to public mains via proposed on- site pumping station; together with all associated works
Core Planning Reasoning
The retention of the temporary outdoor dining area and three dining pods was refused because their proximity to residential properties and intensity of use (including late opening hours) would seriously injure residential amenities by reason of noise and general disturbance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of a permanent extension to the existing commercial premises is acceptable in this village center location and will not have an adverse visual impact due to existing screening.
- The temporary outdoor dining area and pods pose a significant risk of noise nuisance to adjacent residential properties, and the submitted Noise Impact Assessment failed to provide objective data to prove otherwise.
- A split decision is warranted: granting permission for the permanent extension and car park completion while refusing retention for the temporary structures to protect the residential amenities of the area.