Churchill Road Business Centre, Churchill Road, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 3HD

change of use of a proportion of first floor from Class E (gym) use to 1 No. 3-bed C3 residential unit and the conversion of roof space to form second floor with 2no 1 -bed C3 residential units. Dormer introduced to the north roof slope. Existing Class E use to be retained to ground floor

Authority: North Somerset Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Phillips B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings with respect to privacy
whether the proposal provides adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with respect to privacy, noise and disturbance
whether the proposal would comply with national planning policy which seeks to steer new development away from areas at the highest risk of flooding

What decided it

The proposal satisfied all four main issues, with particular weight given to the exception test for flood risk being met through both sustainability benefits and appropriate mitigation measures, allowing the residential conversion of this previously developed site in a sustainable location.

Framework references: 181

Plan policies cited: DM32, DM39, CS12, CS3, DM1

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