Discount foodstore at Land At Champions Business Park, Upton

Earlier planning decisions

Earlier permissions covered factory extensions, drainage, alterations, business and distribution uses, a takeaway, indoor sports and fitness activities.

“APP/11/00461 - Retention of the former Champion Spark Plugs site for mixed business, industrial, recording studio and distribution purposes (with trade counter) (Use Classes B1, B2 and B8), and caravan storage (sui generis). Approved May 2012”

“APP/14/01453 - Proposed change of use from former gatehouse to hot food takeaway for sandwich bar and breakfast bar (Use Class A5). No external alterations proposed. Approved February 2015”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways and other consultees raised no objections, subject to conditions covering works, drainage, biodiversity, trees, contamination, servicing and construction.

“Environment Agency - No objection subject to condition relating to land contamination and water pollution measures Merseyside Environmental Advisory Service (MEAS) - the updated ecology report is accepted and there are no objections subject to conditions relating to the impact of lighting on bats, breeding birds, bird nesting boxes, reasonable avoidance measures for terrestrial mammals, and biodiversity enhancements.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Two ward councillors, the applicant and the agent addressed the committee and answered members’ questions.

Members considered the application

Members debated the application and noted the addendum report before the chair proposed the decision.

“The Chair made reference to the addendum report, which was noted by the Committee.”

“On a motion proposed by the Chair, Councillor Stuart Kelly, seconded by Councillor Steve Foulkes, it was:”

Minutes

The committee voted

The committee unanimously authorised approval subject to the listed conditions.

“Resolved (unanimously) – That for the reasons set out in the report the Chief Planner, Assistant Director of Regeneration and Place be authorised to approve the application subject to the conditions set out below:”

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