Public toilet alterations at Toilets, Salting Hill, Budleigh Salterton

“WardBudleigh And Raleigh Reference 25/2125/VAR ApplicantMr [the applicant] (EDDC) LocationToilets Salting Hill Budleigh Salterton ProposalRetrospective variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on planning permission 23/2626/FUL (Proposal to demolish existing public toilets, and replace with a new public toilet building), to relocate downpipes, add extractor fans, emergency beacons, and mesh security fencing and repositioning of door RECOMMENDATION: Approval Crown…”

“The toilets are located along the southern side of Salting Hill off Budleigh Salterton Seafront. The toilets are a prominent structure on the seafront along with the adjacent shelter, beach huts and the refreshments kiosk. The toilets are located within both the East Devon National Landscape and the UNESCO designated World Heritage site that is the Jurassic Coast.”

“23/2626/FUL Proposal to demolish existing public toilets, and replace with a new public toilet building. Approval with conditions 28.03.2024”

“The officer assessment identifies that the variations to the previously approved scheme are minor and do not materially alter what the scheme that was approved. No harm is identified to either the East Devon National Landscape or the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.”

“The installed lighting is considered acceptable, and the finished appearance is consistent with that which was previously approved.”

“Local Consultations Parish/Town Council This council supports the application.”

“One neutral comment was received querying development that has occurred that is not in accordance with the approved plans.”

“The proposed amendments, in the context of the wider scheme, are relatively minor. The most visually impactful part of the proposal is the installation of mesh fencing on the East and West elevations (shown in figure 1, below). During the site visit, it was observed that whilst being a relatively tall addition, the colour and composition of the fence means the extent to which it is visually intrusive is negligible.”

“Figure 1 - View of the Front (South) and Side (East) elevations. Due to the toilets position within a site with World Heritage designation, Dorset Council’s World Heritage Principal Officer had been consulted. A response was received stating that no comments were to be made due to the small scale of the proposal.”

“Prior to their installation details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the building hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This should include the colour and finish of the hardieplank cladding, brick plinth, rainwater goods, parapet cladding, flat roof membrane and external doors.”

“No further details have been submitted on material finishes as required however the application is for retrospective permission. Regardless, upon completion of a site visit, it was considered that the proposed material finish does not significantly deviate from the visual appearance of the drawings permitted under permission 23/2626/FUL. As such, the materials used, although being prominent, are considered acceptable.”

“Proposal Retrospective variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on planning permission 23/2626/FUL (Proposal to demolish existing public toilets, and replace with a new public toilet building), to relocate downpipes, add extractor fans, emergency beacons, and mesh security fencing and repositioning of door.”

“RESOLVED: Approval as per officer recommendation.”