One-bedroom flat at 71 Albion Street, Burnley

“Proposal; Change of use of ground floor from launderette (Class E) to one- bedroom flat (Class C3)”

“The proposal seeks prior approval for the change of use of the ground floor of the property from a launderette (Class E) to a self-contained one-bedroom flat (Class C3).”

“The application property is currently vacant but was previously used as a laundrette. It forms part of a traditional stone-built end-terrace fronting onto Albion Street, with pedestrian access directly from the pavement. The building is two storeys in height with a pitched roof and features a shopfront at ground floor level with residential accommodation above. To the side is a narrow street providing rear access to the terrace.”

“Attached to the application property is no.69 Albion street, which forms a residential property.”

“Conclusion: The Change of Use of the first floor of 71 Albion Street from a Class E use to a C3 use is considered permitted development for which prior approval can be granted.”

“It is considered that the proposal meets the requirements of Schedule 2, part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). Therefore, prior approval is granted subject to the following conditions.”

“The site is situated in an area with access to public transport.”

“(e) where – i. the building is located within a conservation area, and ii. the development involves a change of use of the whole or part of the ground floor, the impact of that change of use on the character or sustainability of the conservation area;”

“The site has not been identified as contaminated land, and no objections were raised by Environmental Health officers.”

“That prior approval be granted subject to conditions.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be begun no later than the expiration of three years from the date of this prior approval.”

“The development permitted shall be constructed in complete accordance with the specifications in the application and approved plans listed below, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority…”