Town-centre unit and toilets at Bus Station, Public Toilets, Mildenhall

“The application site comprises of the Mildenhall bus station building which is located along King Street adjacent to the junction of Recreational Way and St Andrew’s Street. The building is located within the Mildenhall Town Centre boundary and sits just outside the Conservation Area to the west. There are residential dwellings to the northeast (approx. 15m), with Sainsburys supermarket and car park to the south and Costa and B&M to the east and northeast.”

“F/2004/0814/FU3 - Erection of bus station and associated works - 16 Nov 2004 – approved with conditions…”

“The site is located within the defined Mildenhall town centre boundary. National policy, as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF, December 2024), encourages a positive and flexible approach to supporting the growth and evolution of town centres. It promotes a mix of uses and the effective reuse of existing buildings, particularly where this strengthens vitality and viability.”

“The Highway Authority has recommended two conditions: a Deliveries Management Plan, and a Demolition and Construction Management Strategy. These are standard requirements aimed at ensuring safe access for delivery vehicles, managing construction impacts, and preventing issues such as mud on the highway. Subject to these conditions, the development is considered acceptable in highway terms and is not expected to give rise to any adverse impacts on the surrounding network.”

“Councillor Sara Mildmay-White asked a question in respect of pedestrian access to the building. In response, the Senior Planning Officer showed where two nearby pedestrian crossings were located.”

“Councillor Lora-Jane Miller-Jones asked if the building had baby changing facilities within the toilets as it was not indicated on the plans. It was confirmed that the building did currently have baby changing facilities and the Senior Planning Officer would ensure these were retained as part of the refurbishment works.”

“Councillor Andy Neal spoke in support of the application in his capacity as a Mildenhall Ward Member, and he proposed that it be approved as per the Officer recommendation. This was duly seconded by Councillor Ian Houlder.”

“Planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”