Factory extension at Harlequin House Coedcae Lane, Talbot Green

“The proposal would consist of an extension within the existing yard to the side of the main factory building for increased production and storage space at the site.”

“APPLICATION NUMBER – 25/1025/FUL REPORT The extension would measure 32.9m in length and 30m in width and at 9.3m in height, would be taller than the highest part of the existing building. In terms of construction would consist of masonry walls, steel cladding, a steel sheet roof with Perspex roof lights and two roller shutter doors and two access/fire doors. The steel cladding will match the existing cladding on the property.”

“The application property is located within the settlement boundary and forms part of a wider area of industrial and commercial development to the west of Talbot Green.”

“Harlequin House site consists of a large commercial and industrial building containing offices, production and storage of the product produced by the company which is packaging for the food industry.”

“The application site occupies a sustainable location within an established industrial estate and comprises an extension to allow for the enlargement of an existing business and land use.”

“Furthermore, the size and siting of the building is such that it would not have a more than local visual impact and would not be considered to have a detrimental impact on the amenity of third parties or the nearest neighbouring occupiers.”

“Letters of objection were received from three households raising the following matters:”

“Encroachment upon third party land and ecological damage • Outstanding enforcement compliance regarding acoustic fence • Query regarding relocation of existing shredding plant and noise impact • Existing light and dust pollution issues • Noise issues will worsen…”

“The Head of Major Development and Investment outlined the contents of a ‘late letter’ received on behalf of the applicant.”

“The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration.”

“No development shall commence until a scheme to deal with contamination affecting the application site area has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This assessment must be carried out by or under the direction of a suitably qualified competent person and shall assess any contamination on the site, whether or not it originates on the site.”

“Prior to beneficial use of the extension, details of the proposed relocation of the external paper shredding/recycling plant, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Those details shall include an assessment, undertaken by a suitably qualified person, to assess operational impacts upon neighbouring occupiers, such as those relating to noise or dust, and identify any necessary mitigation measures.”