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the development consists of and will consist of the following: Retention Permission for: 1) the placement of 10no metal containers on existing commercial yard for use as self-storage containers 2) ancillary site works. Planning Permission for: 1) to place an additional 32no containers on site for self-storage use in addition to the existing on-site containers 2) to use existing parking spaces on site to facilitate customers using the containers 3) close up an existing entrance from the site onto the R125 road 4) reposition the gates and entrance at the rear of the site 5) all ancillary site works
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed self-storage use is not compatible with the E2 zoning objective and the development fails to meet design and visual amenity standards set out in DM OBJ 61.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is not a permitted or 'open for consideration' use under the E2 zoning objective, which aims to facilitate employment through industrial and manufacturing uses.
- The proposal lacks operational details and planning justification, failing to demonstrate how it enhances or complements the zoning objective.
- The design and layout, characterized by highly visible containers along the public road without adequate screening, contravene DM OBJ 61 and would negatively impact visual amenity.