Five residential flats at 40 Ogle Street, Hucknall

What is proposed

The application would convert an office building and residential flat into five flats, with new side windows and doors for access.

“The Application This is an application for Change of Use from Office Building and Residential Flat To form 5 Residential Flats.”

“Four of the flats are proposed to be 1 bed studios and one flat is to be a 2 bed studio. The 1 bed flats are located across the ground floor with bedrooms at first floor. The 2 bed flat is across the first floor and second floor.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Previous applications included a 2021 conditional permission for first-floor offices and a ground-floor flat, alongside earlier conditional permissions and one withdrawn application.

“Relevant Planning History V/2021/0765- Change of use to first flo or offices and ground floor flat - Conditional permission V/1991/0217- 2 Aerials for taxi base- Withdrawn V/1985/0490- Change of use from personal office use to general office use- Conditional permission…”

“V/1981/0725- Relaxation of personal condition and use first floor as office- Conditional permission V/1979/1106- Change of use 1st floor from residential to office- Conditional permission V/1976/0885- Ground floor and first floor extensions for storage change of use and alterations to first floor to form self-contained flat -Conditional permission…”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the proposal an efficient reuse of the building, with suitable flats, acceptable residential amenity, parking and nearby transport links.

“Outdoor amenity space is located to the rear of the site which is also accessed via a side access path. Flats 4 and 5 also have doors gaining direct access to the amenity space. The amenity space is 29.28 m², whilst this is below the standard laid out in the Residential Design Guide (2014) it is considered acceptable given the proximity to the town centre and public realm space. A shared communal storage area and…”

“Overall, it is considered that the proposal is appropriate and will not have a detrimental impact on residential amenity or highway safety. The proposed flats meet or exceed the minimum space standards, ensuring an acceptable standard of amenity for future occupants. The development includes provision for two off-street parking spaces within the site, which is considered appropriate given the scale of the development and proximity to the town centre.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

A resident raised parking concerns, highways raised no objection subject to conditions, and police had no objection while requesting secured-by-design consideration.

“NottsCC Highways: Upon reviewing the drawings and documents submitted for this application, it is clear from the proposed block plan (Ref: GBS/2586/007 Rev D) that two parking spaces have been allocated. Additional parking is available at the frontage of the property on the highway through the use of Resident Permit Parking.”

“Nottinghamshire Police: Nottinghamshire Police have no objections with regards to this application; however, would request that an informative note be added to the decision notice requesting that the developer considers the principles of Secured by Design in the development of this site and would welcome the opportunity to discuss it further.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent addressed the committee, and members were offered the opportunity to clarify points raised during the submission.

The committee vote

A motion was moved and seconded to grant conditional consent in line with the officer recommendation, subject to additional wording.

“It was moved and seconded that conditional consent be granted as per the officer’s recommendation contained in the report, subject to the following Informatives:”

“Prior to occupation of the hereby permitted development a secure, covered cycle parking and storage area shall be provide in accordance with details to be first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such facilities shall be maintained for the life of the development.”

Minutes

The decision

Conditional consent was agreed, including wording on security, covered cycle parking, materials and removal of front brick cladding.

“The future discharge of condition application for condition 3 shall include the removal of the brick cladding on the front facade of the building.”

Minutes