Temporary vehicle workshop at LOW Hall, Argall Avenue, Leyton, London E10

“SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA 3.1 The site comprises the Council Depot located at Low Hall Argall Avenue, Leyton, London, E10 7AS. The subject site comprises existing toilet blocks, and the wider depot includes a number of permanent and temporary buildings and structures which facilitate various Council functions, including Highways and Waste and Recycling Services. 3.2.”

“241662 - Variation of conditions 2 (time limit for removal) and 3 (approved plans) and deletion of condition 6 (construction logistics plan) of planning permission 191637 (construction of three single storey temporary structure for use as one workshop and two office blocks. construction of six single storey buildings for use as toilets and bathroom facility, granted 16/09/2019).”

“191637 – Construction of three single storey temporary structure for use as one workshop and two office blocks. Construction of six single storey buildings for use as toilers and bathroom facility – Approved (with Conditions and Informatives).”

“This proposal is for the erection of a temporary building for use as a vehicle workshop. The temporary building is required to enable essential vehicle repairs to continue on site while wider redevelopment works are carried out at the depot, including the proposal for a new permanent vehicle repair workshop. The temporary workshop will only be used during the depot redevelopment and the construction of the new permanent facility.”

“Building Control No Comments Environmental Health No Comments Waste Management No Comments Sustainability and Energy No concerns were raised however advised that if the workshop is to be heated details on how energy efficiency and carbon savings have been maximized should be provided. Given the temporary nature of the development and services to take place, details on energy efficiency and carbon saving would not be required in this instance.”

“The main issues for consideration, in relation to the proposed development are as follows:”

“A. Principle of Development B. Urban Design C. Neighbouring Amenity D. Highways E. Flooding F. Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain G. Archaeology A. Principle of Development 9.1 Policy 25 defines acceptable uses in Strategic Industrial Locations (e.g., light industrial B2/B8, flexible hybrid uses) and supports intensification and replacement. Policy 27 supports employment uses in Borough Employment…”

“That planning permission be granted for Application 252375 for construction of a temporary building for use as a single storey double height 3-bay vehicle workshop and retention of welfare cabin building in line with the reasons and recommendations contained in the committee report and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report.”