Basement storage and rear flue at 332 - 334 Whalley Range, Blackburn

“Following amendment received on 27 th May 2025, planning permission is sought for the change of use of the basement to storage and installation of a flue to the rear to be associated with the proposed café use at ground floor. The proposal is solely for the change of use of the basement and would result in no external alterations or additions.”

“The proposed property/layout detailed below:”

“The application site is a corner property at the junction of Whalley Range and Wesley Street. The site is within the urban boundary and the Whalley Range District Centre, as defined by the adopted Local Plan.”

“The property is currently occupied at ground floor by a dentist surgery (see 10/08/0429), with the upper and lower basement having an extant residential approval (see 10/24/0558). The property is currently vacant. It is proposed that the ground floor is to be used as a café use under Use Class E(b), which does not require change of use, as being within the same Use Class as the dentist surgery. The first floor is to remain as residential.”

“10/17/0077 - Change of use of first floor from an opticians (D1) to 2no. residential flats (C3). Replacement first floor windows and erection of external staircase to rear – approved subject to conditions on 07/04/2017.”

“10/24/0558 - Conversion of basement (ancillary to existing ground floor dental surgery) and first floor to form 3 No. self-contained apartments including associated external alterations – approved subject to conditions on 24/01/2025.”

“An appropriately worded prior to commencement dischargeable condition will be applied to ensure noise and odour impacts from the flue would be of acceptable level given the nearby residential receptors within the locality.”

“The proposed development following negotiations with officers is considered to be acceptable complying with both national and local planning policies.”

“Public consultation has taken place, with 11 letters posted to neighbouring addresses on 20 th May 2025 and 9 th June 2025 (amendment). Additionally, a site notice was displayed. 8no objections have been received – full details are in Section 9 below. A summary of the list of objections are summarised below: • Overconcentration of takeaways and traffic impact. • Hazardous corner location and parking enforcement issues. • Duty of Care under the Children Act 2004.”

“Public Protection – reservations regarding use of GF, however it is accepted this is a permitted change. Apply a prior to commencement condition for the proposed flue.”

“RESOLVED – Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Director’s Report.”