Issue - meetings

Change of use from A1 retail to A4 for use as a drinking establishment.

Permit

Mrs Stevens introduced the application.

Additional information was reported on the agenda update sheet relating to an amendment to the description and conditions 3, 4 and 5 regarding use as a micro-pub, timing of deliveries and that no live music was to be played.

The following members of the public addressed the Committee:

Mr Steven Pottinger - Agent

During the discussion members sought clarification on a number of points.  Mrs Stevens confirmed that there was no requirement for a marketing exercise although the property had been vacant since December 2017.  With regards to a clarification on a matter of consistency in connection with the next planning application on the agenda, Mr Whitty reminded Members that each planning application should be considered on its own merits. 

During a further discussion members sought clarification on a number of points.  Mrs Stevens responded that the type of alcohol would not be controlled, and that the applicant had agreed to the condition that prevented live music.  Mrs Stevens also confirmed that condition 6 referred to smoking and a scheme to prevent litter as a result of smoking in the street.  The toilet facilities would be controlled by building regulations and overseen by the Environmental Health Team.

Recommendation to Permit agreed.