Café extension and alterations at Barnes Park Coach House, Sunderland

“PROPOSAL Planning Permission is sought for the erection of a single storey extension to the front and elevational alterations to Barnes Park Coach House.”

“As per the submitted planning statement, the proposal is to refurbish The Coffee Stop Cafe in preparation to enhance its service offer and facilities. The refurbishment will include the upgrade and expansion of the catering area, improved seating area by extending the front of the building to increase capacity, the provision of a storage facility and the creation of an additional accessible w/c.”

“APPLICATION SITE AND SURROUNDINGS The property to which the application relates is Barnes Park Coach House, situated within Barnes Park and located to the west of Barnes Park Road.”

“Barnes Park Coach House is host to the Coffee Shop Café, which is the facility proposed to be developed as part of this planning application.”

“PRINCIPLE OF THE DEVELOPMENT Policy NE4 'Greenspace' states that the council will protect, conserve and enhance the quality, community value, function and accessibility of greenspace and wider green infrastructure.”

“CONCLUSION The proposal is in accordance with policies BH1, NE4, ST3, HS3, WWE2 and WWE3 of the CSDP and the NPPF. It is considered to be an acceptable form of development which would not cause unacceptable harm to the amenities of the occupiers of the neighbouring properties, or the street scene in general, nor would it negatively impact highway safety.”

“Councillor Dixon commented that he was pleased to support this application.”

“There being no further questions or comments from Members, the Chairperson put the Officers recommendation, as set out in the report to the Committee. it was:-”

“RESOLVED that Members GRANT planning permission in accordance with Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992 (as amended) subject to the draft conditions contained within the report…”

“In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority.”

“No development shall commence until full details of the proposed flood resilient and flood resistant measures, including the specification and installation details of the flood resistant doors, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”