Cycle shelter and bin store at Park House North Street, Horsham

“Planning permission is sought for relocation and replacement of an existing Bin Store and Cycle Shelter at Park House, North Street, Horsham. The proposal entails swapping the locations of the current bin store and bike shed with the aim to improve site safety, fire risk management, accessibility, and operational efficiency.”

“The existing bin store has no roof or proper enclosure, making it vulnerable to unauthorised waste being deposited. As the space is open and easily accessible, fly‑tipping has been an ongoing problem. In addition, the current arrangement does not provide sufficient space for the number of bins required: two large containers are currently being stored in a parking bay, where they are also susceptible to misuse.”

“The location of the existing bin store and cycle shelter is located adjacent to the southern corner of Park House, North Street, which is a Grade II* listed building currently being used as a multi-use tenanted office, within a mixed-use setting containing an events venue, café premises, hairdressers and nearby landscaped areas. To the east and southeast are the…”

“Grade II Listed Horsham Park Barn, Stables and Granary buildings. The site is within the Horsham Built Up Area Boundary but is not within a Horsham town Conservation Area.”

“The proposal would relocate and replace an existing Bin Store and Cycle Shelter at Park House. The proposal entails swapping the locations of the current bin store and bike shed with the aim to improve site safety, fire risk management, accessibility, and operational efficiency for the established commercial premises, where a need has been identified.”

“The proposal effectively would retain a bin store and cycle shed within the existing hard‑surfaced service zone. The proposed replacement of the existing would visually improve the setting and wider site. The Council’s Conservation Officer considers that the proposed replacement structures would remain low profile and unobtrusive, to preserve the character of Park House, and the proposal will preserve the special interest of the listed building and its setting.”

“Members noted the planning history of the application.”

“Members sought clarification regarding fire safety and requested that an informative be added to the conditions that whomever was responsible for the building, should consider undertaking a fire risk assessment to assess if additional protection measures were required.”

“That DC/26/0529 be approved in accordance with officer recommendation subject to the following additional informative: The applicant is advised that the relocation and alteration of the bin and cycle stores may have implications for fire safety arrangements within the building and surrounding areas.”