Industrial and self-storage units at Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd Oncology House, Northgate

What is proposed

The application proposes demolishing the existing buildings and creating four industrial or logistics units, a self-storage building, landscaping, parking and access works.

“The proposal is for the demolition of the existing buildings and the redevelopment of the site to provide a total of five units. One building (Unit 4) would be within Use Class B2 (General Industrial), three buildings (Units 1 – 3) would be within Use Class B8 (Storage and Distribution), and one building would be for a self-storage facility (Use Class B8).”

“During the course of the application amendments were sought to improve the appearance of the buildings, in particular the proposed appearance of the self-storage building as well as improvements to the proposed layout, parking and landscaping. Originally the building was proposed in black ang grey panels with areas of red detailing with some areas of glazing. The building was amended to remove the red panels and introduce a bronze-coloured cladding instead.”

Officer report

Earlier planning applications

Previous applications included a withdrawn extension proposal, advertisement consents, a permitted power supply enclosure and permitted alterations to the existing buildings.

“CR/2020/0847/FUL - Extension to existing manufacturing facilities to provide test cells for linear accelerators, Alteration of existing delivery bay cages & construction of new link corridor between existing buildings. Withdrawn…”

“CR/2012/0407/FUL - Retrospective application for the erection of a power supply enclosure (amended description). Permitted…”

Officer report

Neighbour responses

The application was advertised with two site notices, but no responses were received.

“The application was advertised by displaying two site notices which expired on the 22 nd October 2025.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke in support of the application, and the planning officer summarised the proposal and relevant planning considerations.

What members discussed

Members supported the application and praised its design and contribution to Manor Royal’s visual amenity, while officers said emissions and vehicle movements were expected to decrease.

“The Committee then considered the application. Committee members expressed support for the application and commented on its good design and contribution to the visual amenity of the Manor Royal area. In response to a query regarding air quality, officers confirmed that the proposed development was predicted to result in a net decrease in emissions due to its sustainability credentials and a predicted decrease in vehicle movements.”

Minutes

The committee vote

Councillor Rana moved the recommendation and Councillor LeTissier seconded it before the committee voted on the application.

“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 LeTissier as the Vice-Chair.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee permitted the application subject to a Section 106 agreement and the report’s conditions, including the amended condition 3.

“Permit subject to a Section 106 agreement and the conditions set out in report PES/528b (including amended condition 3).”

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