Food store and parking at 26 Canford Bottom, Colehill

“Full planning permission is sought for the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a Class E(a) food store, along with associated works including parking, servicing arrangements, and landscaping. The proposed store building would have a 1,315 sqm retail…”

“The application includes the formation of a new two-way access and pedestrian entrance at the south-west boundary (off Canford Bottom), replacing an existing field access, while the current vehicular access to the north will be closed. The proposal also includes a landscaping scheme and ancillary facilities including trolley storage areas and a substation.”

“The site is divided into two sections. The northern section is currently occupied by an Accident and Repair Centre, which includes several employment buildings and associated hard-standing areas. The use of this section of the site is classified under use class B2 (General Industrial) or Sui Generis (in a class of its own). The existing buildings are primarily used for industrial purposes, contributing to the local employment landscape.”

“To the north-east, adjacent to the site, are additional employment buildings, which form part of the local industrial infrastructure. To the north and west, the site is bordered by existing residential properties of lower density, mostly bungalows. The site is located to the north of the Canford Bottom roundabout, a significant traffic junction that defines the southern boundary, facilitating access and connectivity.”

“Application reference Proposal Decision Decision date P/PAP/2023/00150 Proposed development of land to provide a new Class E(a) discount food store (Aldi) Written response Officer comments: Advised that as the site is situated within the South East Dorset Green Belt it does not benefit from any of the exceptions set out in the NPPF for development. The applicant would therefore need to demonstrate very special circumstances exist to justify development in the Green Belt.”

“3/19/1230/PAM Demolish commercial building and erect new development (with on site meeting) (Residential) Written response Officer comments: Advised that as the site is situated within the South East Dorset Green Belt it does not benefit from any of the exceptions set out in the NPPF for development. The applicant would therefore need to demonstrate very special circumstances exist to justify development in the Green Belt.”

“P/FUL/2024/04629 Location: Canford Bottom Colehill BH21 2HE Description: Demolish existing buildings and construct a Class E(a) retail store and associated parking, servicing arrangements and landscaping Decision: Resolved to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions: Expiration of three years The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.”

“Construction traffic management plan Prior to the commencement of any development hereby approved, a Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”