Electric vehicle and jet wash facilities at Car Park Adjacent Morrisons, Sidcup

What was proposed

The application proposed electric vehicle charging points, parking bays, jet washes, air and vacuum units, a plant room, substation and electrical equipment.

“SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Erection of a single storey plant room and sub-station enclosure, installation of electric vehicle charging zone, jet wash and LV panel.”

“The proposals relate to the provision of 4 new electric vehicle charging points with 8 parking bays and 4 new jet washes (3 enclosed and 1 open roofed) 2 new air and 2 new VAC units, plant room, substation, and LV Panel in the south eastern part of the Morrisons customer car park, adjacent to Elm Road.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a Morrisons car park beside Jenner Close and Elm Road, near homes, mature trees and Manor House, and adjoining The Green Conservation Area.

“The car park is located on the south side of Jenner Close adjacent to the junction with Elm Road. It is bounded by a row of mature trees in the grounds of Manor House (Grade II listed building). Residential properties lie opposite the site to the west in Elm Road and also opposite at the north side of Jenner Close. Jenner Close serves the nearby residential units and principally the car park and Morrisons food store.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Two objectors addressed the committee about the application.

Committee discussion

Members discussed the application and considered the observations, points and comments made by the speakers.

“The Committee discussed the application, considered all observations, points and comments made by the speakers and noted the report and the Addendum item for this application.”

Minutes

The vote

The committee approved the application by 10 votes to one.

“Following their discussion, the Committee RESOLVED on a vote of 10/1 to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation as set out in the report before them and as amended by the Addendum.”

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