Warehouse and storage unit at Whiteacres, Leicester

“Proposal: Erection of a new purpose-built warehouse/storage unit (Class B8) with an ancillary facilities, parking provision and associated works Site address: Whiteacres, Whetstone, Leicestershire LE8 6BB Case officer: Glen Baker-Adams Recommendation: Approval with conditions and the applicant entering into a section 106 agreement securing BNG. Conditions: Statutory 3-year condition. Development to be built in accordance with approved plans and documents. 3.”

“The Proposal 2.1 The application is for full planning permission for a storage building incorporating a mezzanine floor. It will incorporate the associated office, hardstanding, parking, and incidental landscaping.”

“The site 1.1 The application is located on the Cambridge Road Industrial Estate to the south west of Whetstone.”

“The specific location of the development proposed will be an area of underutilised parking spaces and a small grassed area in between to existing industrial buildings…”

“Reference Description Decision Date 97/0918/1/OX Erection of warehouse and office unit and associated car parking Permitted 10/11/1997 98/0186/1/MX Erection of warehouse and office unit and associated car parking Permitted 22/06/1998”

“As a result, the proposed development is acceptable in principle subject to amenity and design concerns. Other considerations of supporting ambitions on biodiversity net gain, mitigating against surface water flood risk and the local highways network are also considered.”

“There is adjudged to be no significant impacts upon the amenity of those living nearby, highway safety, ecology and flood risk. The proposals are designed sympathetically, similar to those nearby. By incorporating solar panels; renewable energy will be used which will aim to meet climate change objectives. BNG gains will be generated and in addition with some small areas of natural greenspace will allow for natural environmental gains in compliance with relevant policies.”

“Blaby District Council Consultees 4.1.1 Blaby District Council Environmental Services (3) No objections subject to conditions…”

“Leicestershire County Council Consultees 4.2.1 Local Highway Authority (2) (xx) No objection subject to conditions 4.2.2 Forestry (1) No objection subject to conditions…”

“Additional Representations 5.1 As part of the consultation process and in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement (2020); adjacent occupiers were notified and a site notice was erected adjacent to the development site.”

“No letters of objection have been received.”

“That the application be approved in line with conditions reasons outlined in the report, and the applicant entering a section 106 agreement securing monitoring for BNG - Biodiversity Net Gain.”

“Conditions: Statutory 3-year condition. Development to be built in accordance with approved plans and documents. Materials as specified in document ref. WABPA001. Parking and turning facilities to be implemented in accordance with submitted drawings and kept available for such uses in perpetuity. Proposed development to remain ancillary to the existing use of the site and not be occupied or operated separately from the remainder of the premises. 6.”