Hired swimming pool at 50 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon

“Applicant’s Name: [name withheld] Address 50 Middletons Lane Hellesdon Norfolk NR6 5NG Proposal Change of use only - private swimming pool to a hired swimming pool by the public…”

“This application seeks permission for a change of use of the pool from the existing private residential use to a commercial use to allow the pool to be hired out.”

“The application site is an existing detached dwelling set within the settlement limit for Hellesdon.”

“To the rear of the site is an existing outbuilding which houses the existing swimming pool.”

“Original consultation – requested a parking layout plan Reconsultation – No objection subject to a condition securing the parking…”

“No objection subject to conditions limiting hours of use and any external plant…”

“Three letters of support received. One of these stated that the pool had previously been open to the public and that there had been no problem. They went on to state that many local people walked to the pool and that it provides a good opportunity for children to learn to swim.”

“With a maximum of six people it is likely that the majority of slots would have 1 or 2 vehicles in attendance at the site, whilst at times those who live locally may be able to walk or cycle. One or two vehicles arriving/ leaving every hour is not likely to result in any significant level of noise or disturbance during the permitted hours. Middleton Lane is a relatively busy road so there is a reasonable level of background noise from passing traffic.”

“Overall it is considered that there is no significant adverse impact on highway safety and that the site provides sufficient parking for both the existing residential use and the proposed commercial use of the pool. The proposal is therefore considered to comply with policies TS3 and TS4.”

“: Change of use only - private swimming pool to a hired swimming pool by the public…”

“Members voted 9 in favour and 1 abstention to approve the application subject to conditions, and to delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Planning to consider the appearance and design of appropriate signage for emergency access…”

“Time Limit - Full Permission 2 In accordance with submitted drawings 3 Provision of parking 4 Limited hours of use (09:00-18:00) 5 Limited number of pool users 6 No plant without consent…”