Commercial building and parking at Church Farm, Marston Road, Croft, Leicester

“The Proposal 2.1. The application is for outline planning permission for the demolition of the existing industrial buildings and the erection of a new commercial building (Use Classes E(g)(i), B2 and B8) and associated staff car parking. All matters are to be reserved except for access, layout and scale.”

“The proposal includes the following uses: 450 sq. m of Class E(g)(i) and 1,223 sq. m of mixed B2 and B8 use. 20no. parking spaces are proposed, with 4no. parking spaces to the front (including 2no. accessible) and 16no. parking spaces to the rear. A vehicle turning circle would be provided to the front of the proposed industrial building. A smoking shelter, bin store area and extraction are located to the rear, as well as a cycle storage area.”

“The site 1.1. The application site lies to the south of Stanton Lane, to the west of the village of Croft. The site covers an area of approximately 1.07 hectares and is accessed via a long private driveway (approximately 280m long).”

“The three existing industrial buildings within the site have historically been used for agricultural purposes, as well as accommodating a road haulage operation based at the site. A large area of hardstanding is located to the west of the buildings. A further industrial building and associated residential dwelling (Church Farm) are located to the south of the site.”

“Consultation Responses Full copies of the representations received are available to view at https://pa.blaby.gov.uk/online-applications/. Reference Description Decision Date 92/0122/1/EY Erection of 11,000 volt overhead line on wooden poles. Approved 17.03.1992 03/0724/1/PX Change of use of stables to residential use and erection of single and two storey extensions.”

“Blaby District Council Consultees 4.1.1 Environmental Services (4) No objections subject to the imposition of conditions. Leicestershire County Council Consultees 4.2.1 Archaeology (1) No further archaeological action required. Ecology (4) No objection subject to conditions. Forestry (2) No objection subject to conditions. Lead Local Flood Authority (2) No objection subject to conditions.”

“Local Highway Authority (3) The impacts of the development on highway safety would not be unacceptable, and when considered cumulatively with other developments, the impacts on the road network would not be severe. Others 4.3.1 Environment Agency (1) Report that the development falls within Flood Zone 1 and there are no fluvial flood risks associated with the site.”

“Additional Representations 5.1 As part of the consultation process and in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement (2020); adjacent residents were notified. A site notice and press release in the Leicester Mercury were also advertised.”

“No representations were received from neighbours.”

“That the application be approved, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 Agreement to secure the following:”

“S106 monitoring contributions – District and County Council, including Biodiversity Net Gain…”