Three air handling units at Maidstone Leisure Centre, Maidstone

“This planning application is for installation of 3no. air handling units (AHUs), and these are described as AHU 1, AHU 2 and AHU 5 (retrospective).”

“As shown in the photograph on the next page, AHU 1 has been installed at ground floor level and is enclosed by a metal palisade fence. AHU 1 provides ventilation for a fitness area and the diving pool. Dimensions are 7 metres length, 2.9 metres width and 3.7 metres height.”

“Maidstone Leisure Centre is in Maidstone urban area, to the east side of Western Park Road. Maidstone Leisure Centre is a multi-storey building with an external ramp connecting to the car park. The building facing materials are a mix of brick, render and cladding.”

“Figure 1: Location of plant on the northern side of the building.”

“Maidstone Leisure Centre, has an extensive planning history relating to various alterations to the leisure centre. This history is not relevant to the current application.”

“The proposal is acceptable in relation to residential amenity and in terms of parking and highway safety.”

“It is concluded that the proposal would be in accordance with the development plan and the proposal would be acceptable subject to conditions as such planning permission should be granted.”

“Local residents 4.01 No representations received.”

“No objection. No land-won minerals or waste management capacity safeguarding comments.”

“The key planning considerations are: • Visual impact and appearance. • Amenity. • Sports and leisure benefit.”

“That permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report.”

“That the Head of Planning and Economic Development be given delegated powers to be able to settle or amend any necessary planning conditions and/or informatives in line with the matters set out in the recommendation and as resolved by the Planning Committee.”