New garage workshop at Northern Depot, Sutton in Ashfield

“This application has been referred to the Planning Committee as Ashfield District Council is the applicant.”

“This is a full planning application seeking permission for new garage workshops, as part of plans to redevelop the Councils Housing and Neighbourhoods Depot.”

“The application site covers 1.66 hectares, with the new garage workshops being located in the southern part of the site. Some existing buildings will need to be demolished to facilitate the development.”

“The area where the new buildings are proposed is currently largely used for external storage of plant, vehicles and associated paraphernalia.”

“V/1998/0557 - 2 Modular Buildings, 1 Gatehouse & Office Accommodation - Full Reg 3 Conditional Consent.”

“V/2003/0805 - Part Demolition of Existing Office and Construction of Two Storey Prefabricated Building - FUL Conditional Consent.”

“Overall it is considered that the principle of development is acceptable, subject to all other material considerations being acceptable.”

“Overall on-site parking provision has now been demonstrated as being acceptable, and it is considered that the proposed development would not have any detrimental impact upon highway safety and capacity. Consultation comments from the Highway Authority raise no objections to the development, and suggest a number of conditions in the interest of highway safety.”

“Ashfield District Council Ecology Officer: • An updated bat building assessment was undertaken on 27 August 2024. The bat survey identified one building B3 as having low bat roost potential, as referenced in…”

“Prior to the commencement of the hereby approved development, a Construction Management Plan (CMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CMP shall include: a). Construction and delivery traffic routing; b). Proposed days and hours of working; c). Proposed days and hours of deliveries; d). Parking arrangements for construction site personnel, operatives, and visitors; e).”

“Prior to the hereby approved development being brought in to use, details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in relation to the type and location of secure sheltered cycle storage, associated secure cycle equipment storage, and electric vehicle charge points.”

“V/2024/0474, Ashfield District Council, New Garage Workshop, Northern Depot, Station Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Notts, NG17 5HB”

“It was moved and seconded that conditional consent be granted as per the officer’s recommendation contained in the report…”