Pharmacy conversion and extension at 10 Weston Road, Colehill

What was proposed

The application proposed a pharmacy in the bungalow, with a rear extension and bin store, and demolition of the garage and conservatory.

“Properties are generally, set back in good sized plots with driveways and small gardens to the front and gardens to the rear. Description of development 5.1 The proposal would result in the relocation of the existing pharmacy currently located at 42 Middlehill Road, approximately 50m to the northwest to 10 Weston Road. The proposed development is to change of use of the residential property to a Class E pharmacy use.”

Officer report

The main planning concerns

The larger footprint, commercial appearance, hardstanding, customer visits, deliveries and vehicle movements were considered harmful in the quiet residential setting.

“Officers are also concerned that the introduction of a commercial pharmacy use will generate increased levels of noise and general disturbance, arising from more frequent customer visits, short stay parking activity, and regular stock deliveries. Such patterns of comings and goings would exceed those normally associated with a residential property and would noticeably alter the quiet, domestic character of the street.”

Officer report

What residents said

There were 60 objections and 17 responses without objection; concerns included character, parking, traffic, noise, environmental effects and signage.

“Representations received The application was advertised by site notice on 12/11/2025. The following summary of comments were received (full comments available online). Total - objections Total - No objections Total - comments 60 17 0 Summary of comments Objections • Inappropriate use proposed for the area • Out of character for the area • Insufficient parking • Highways safety- unsuitable access • Conflicts with planning policy • Loss of residential property • Noise • Air…”

Officer report

Who spoke

Public speakers objected to the development, while a supporter and the applicant spoke about retaining services and meeting local demand.

What members debated

Members discussed parking, highways, lighting, operating controls, drainage and whether the pharmacy could continue serving the community from new premises.

“The following answers were provided by officers, in response to questions from members: • The proposal included provision of 7 parking spaces, 3 for staff and 4 for customers. There was a lay-by and small car park shared by other commercial businesses that served the existing pharmacy. • Conditions could be included to limit operating hours and lighting if the committee were to approve the application.”

“Having had the opportunity to debate the merits of the application, several members expressed support for the application, given the understanding that the current premises was not fit for use and that the new premises would allow the pharmacy to continue to meet the needs of the community.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee granted permission subject to conditions, with detailed conditions delegated to officers.

“It was proposed by Cllr Coombs and seconded by Cllr Sowry-House that the application be granted subject to conditions to include: submitted plans; commencement of the development within 3 years of granting permission; surface water drainage; plans for turning, manoeuvring and parking to be submitted in advance; restrictions on hours of operation and deliveries; restrictions on signage and exterior lighting; use Class E restriction; provision of an ecological impact…”

“Decision: That the application be granted subject to conditions, the full details of which were to be delegated to officers.”

Minutes