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Permission & Retention Permission for the following: (1) Permission for Retention is sought for the additional floor area within the workshop area of the building and the addition of office space to front of building. (2) Permission for change of use is sought for the entire building to provide two separate areas for the following uses (a) use as a storage facility for medical device tools (344m2) (b) for the collection, dismantling, processing and preparation for onward transportation of disused computer components for purpose of recycling (344m2). (3) Alterations to the existing elevations of the building associated with the addition of external fire escape doors and provision of signage. (4) All ancillary and site works associated with the above. The application relates to development which requires a Waste Licence for the collection and processing of electronic waste, at
Core Refusal Reason
The application was deferred (effectively refused in its current form) due to significant deficiencies in information regarding traffic safety, HGV movements, sight lines, legal access rights, and the adequacy of onsite water and wastewater services for the proposed commercial intensification.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe HGV access and egress can be achieved, specifically regarding turning circles, sight lines at the entrance, and traffic impact on the local road network.
- Insufficient evidence was provided to confirm the legal right of way to access the site and the technical suitability of existing water and wastewater infrastructure for the proposed commercial use.
- The planning authority identified a lack of precise detail regarding the nature of the electronic waste processing activities and their potential environmental impacts, such as noise and dust emissions.