Cash and carry at Lazer World Lazer World, Three Bridges, Crawley

“Change of use from indoor leisure facility (Lazabout Activity Centre with and ancillary café), to cash and carry (use class B8) with upward extension to create first floor, external alterations, and associated works (amended description).”

“The Principal Planning Officer provided a verbal summation of the application, which sought permission of the addition of a first floor to an existing warehouse building situated in a commercial area on Spindle Way. The application also sought a change of use to class B8 (for storage and distribution). The officer updated the Committee that, since the publication of the agenda, information had arisen which required amendments to the drawing numbers set out in the report.”

“The site had operated as a warehouse prior to its conversion to the leisure facility, so the parking and access were deemed fit for this purpose. • The occupier had responsibility for ensuring that good traffic management and parking systems were in place at the site.”

“Permit – subject to the conclusion of a Section 106 Agreement and the following conditions:”

“The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. REASON: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.”

“The Committee then considered the application. Some Committee members expressed disappointment at the closure of the leisure facility, but it was agreed that the proposed use would be beneficial to Crawley and its residents.”

“The Committee then moved to a vote on the recommendation set out in the report. The recommendation was moved by Councillor Rana as the Chair and seconded by Councillor Bidwell as the Vice-Chair.”

“Permit subject to the conclusion of a section 106 agreement and the conditions set out in report PES/514a.”