Scooter storage units at Heathfields House, Abbots Road, Colchester

“Site Description and Context 3.1 The site contains Heathfields House which is sheltered accommodation retirement homes and is a residential use (see site plan for layout, orientation and relationship to neighbouring properties). The site lies within a mixed use area, where development such as that proposed, is considered to be acceptable in principle. The site does not lie within a Conservation Area and there are no listed buildings in the vicinity.”

“Relevant Planning History 6.1 901919 - Full - Extension of meeting room and kitchen alteration. Approved Without Conditions – 19/11/1990”

“The proposed development is for the provision of a Motability scooter storage facility where Motability scooters can be stored and charged in a safe, locked environment, ready for their next use by the residents of Heathfields House. The six proposed units are utilitarian in design to ensure safe storage and charging of scooters when not in use.”

“The proposed development as a whole is considered to relate satisfactorily to the host building with regards to its scale, massing and general form and is considered to be a reasonable, modest addition that will be in keeping with the current built form of the host building and with the neighbouring properties.”

“Colchester Cycling Campaign: This seems a great idea, could you please ensure that Heathfields House has covered cycle storage for staff and cycle stands for visitors, too?”

“Representations from Notified Parties 10.1 The application resulted in a number of notifications to interested third parties including neighbouring properties. No responses have been received to these notifications…”

“Parking Provision 12.1 The proposed development does not affect the parking provision for traditional motor vehicles on this site. The proposal does provide secure and safe storage for Motability scooters on the site, that also allows safe charging of the scooters before their next use to the benefit of the residents of Heathfields House.”

“252247 Heathfields House Abbots Road Colchester CO2 8BJ The Committee considered an application for proposed scooter storage units. The application was referred to the Committee because the applicant was a Colchester Borough Homes (CBH). The Committee had before it a report in which all information was set out. RESOLVED (UNANIMOUSLY): that the application be approved subject to the conditions and informatives in the report.”