11 flats at Midlands Academy Of Dance & Drama, Carlton

What was proposed

The application sought to change a vacant dance school and office building into 11 flats, with external alterations, parking and cycle storage.

“Full planning permission is sought for a change of use of the building to 11 flats. External alterations include the removal of a single storey flat roof aspect in the courtyard area, installation of an external staircase, the replacement of all windows and doors and addition of some new windows and doors. Rendering of the building originally proposed has been removed from the scheme.”

Officer report

The site

The building is next to a health centre, homes, a car wash and industrial units, with access and parking from Brentcliffe Avenue.

“Site Description This application relates to Block B at 428 Carlton Hill. The site lies adjacent to the boundary between Gedling Borough Council and Nottingham City Council. To the south-east of the site is a health centre, which is attached to the application building. The site was used as a dance school at ground floor level, with office space at first floor level; however, it is currently vacant.”

“There are dwellings to the north and east of the site, a car wash and industrial units to the west in Nottingham City’s boundary, and to the south is the public highway, with dwellings opposite.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Environmental Health and other consultees raised no objection or made no comment, while the Lead Flood Authority requested further flood and drainage information.

“– Lead Flood Authority – request additional information in respect of a Flood Risk Assessment and further information with regard to drainage for the site.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A representative of the adjoining medical group spoke against the application, and the Development Manager introduced the proposal.

The committee vote

The committee resolved to grant planning permission subject to the listed conditions and reasons.

“To Grant Planning Permission: Subject to the conditions listed for the reasons set out in the report.”

Minutes

Permission conditions

Permission included conditions covering commencement, approved drawings, electric vehicle charging, parking, construction emissions, local labour, and cycle and bin storage.

“Prior to commencement of the development a Construction Emission Management Plan (CEMP) for minimising the emission of dust and other emissions to air during the site preparation and construction shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CEMP must be prepared with due regard to the guidance produced by the Council on the assessment of dust from demolition and construction and include a site-specific dust risk assessment.”

“Prior to the commencement of development a Local Labour Agreement (LLA) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall thereafter be completed in accordance with the approved LLA.”

Minutes