Storage and distribution use at Bosworth Wright (Anstey) Limited, Anstey

“Proposal: Retention of use as storage and distribution (Class B(8)), extension of dropped kerb and relocation of lamp post…”

“The application site comprises of a single storey light industrial building to the east of Hollow Road. The premises, known as Bosworth Wright (Anstey) Limited, has a rectangular footprint, built in brick with a series of pitched roof forms. The principal elevation fronts onto Hollow Road and includes roller-shutter access doors, metal-framed windows, and modest commercial signage associated with the former packaging-manufacturing use.”

“The site lies within the limits to development for Anstey in a mixed-use area. To the north and east of the site is a recreation ground and play park and to the south are residential properties on Hollow Road and a publishing and distribution company, Ulverscroft Large Print Books. To the west of the site are residential properties along Hollow Road.”

“The application seeks retrospective permission for the retention of the use of the premises for storage and distribution (Use Class B8). No external alterations are proposed to the building.”

“The site has historically been occupied and operated as a bespoke cardboard and packaging manufacturer, known as Bosworth Wright (Anstey) Ltd. This use has ceased and the building has been operating as a storage and distribution centre without the benefit of planning permission. Following complaints and an enforcement investigation into the use, the current planning application has been submitted to regularise the current use.”

“The proposal would provide safe and suitable access, appropriate parking and turning arrangements, and would not generate traffic levels that would materially affect the operation or safety of the local highway network. The proposal would therefore accord with Policy T3 of the Local Plan and requirements of the NPPF.”

“The proposal is considered acceptable in terms of residential amenity. The development would not result in any physical changes to the building, and the hours of operation can be restricted and controlled to safeguard the amenity of adjoining properties. The proposal therefore complies with Policy DS4 of the Charnwood Local Plan, which all seek to preserve residential amenity, as well as the requirements contained within the NPPF.”

“Increase in vehicles, LGV’s and HGV’s movements at the site • Increase to drop kerb will increase danger to pedestrians and children • Lorries struggle to exit Hollow Road onto Bradgate Road • Interconnecting roads are unsuitable for HGVs • Insufficient parking for HGVs • Reduction in residential parking • Pedestrian and cycle safety • Concern over child safety • Hollow Road is a bus route which has been delayed whilst vehicles manoeuvre • Parked cars restrict access and…”

“For many years this has been for manufacturing and commercial purposes • Supports and offers local employment • Previous use had lorries regularly visit the site • Would reuse an existing employment site • The road network is adequate for industrial and distribution uses • Reuses an existing building…”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the imposition of the planning conditions and reasons as set out in the report of the Head of Planning and Growth and as amended in the Extras Report.”