20-child day nursery at 249 Green Lane, Finham, Coventry

“SUMMARY The application proposes a two storey rear extension and a change in use of the property from a dwellinghouse (use class C3) to a children’s day nursery (use class E) for up to 20 children with associated parking provision at Leasowes Nursery.”

“The proposal will not adversely impact upon highway safety subject to securing parking provision at Leasowes Nursery. • The proposal will not adversely impact upon the amenity of neighbours. • The proposal accords with Policies: AC2, AC3, AC4, CO1, DS3, DE1, H5 of the Coventry Local Plan 2017 and the emerging Local Plan, together with the aims of the NPPF.”

“Planning Committee are recommended to delegate the grant of planning permission to the Strategic Lead for Planning subject to conditions and the completion of a Unilateral Undertaking to secure the parking provision as summarised in this report and for the Strategic Lead for Planning to agree any necessary amendments to the Legal Agreement and Planning Conditions in consultation with the Chair.”

“Support has been received from • Childcare/Early Years…”

“No Objections subject to conditions/contributions have been received from: • Highways • Environmental Protection…”

“Neighbour consultation Immediate neighbours and local councillors have been notified; a site notice was posted on 14/05/2025.”

“The following material planning considerations were raised: • Likely rise in traffic volume and congestion • Potential highway safety issues and greater risk of traffic-related accidents • Increased noise pollution due to additional vehicular movement • Disturbance caused by loud noise from children playing both indoors and outdoors • Could set a precedent for further commercial development in a residential neighbourhood • Lack of demonstrated demand for a nursery facility…”

“The Late Representation report included an update to Condition 8 – that no development commence unless and until the car parking at Leasowes Nursery had been secured to serve the children’s nursery at 249 Green Lane and a new condition to require a travel management plan with incentive to park within Leasowes Nursery Car Park.”

“(a) That the grant of permission be delegated to the Strategic Lead for Planning subject to conditions and the completion of a Unilateral Undertaking to secure the parking provision as summarised in the report, and, for the Strategic Lead for Planning to agree any necessary amendments to the Legal Agreement and Planning Conditions following consultation with the Chair.”