Flexible Class E premises at Gloucester Hall, Bagshot

“This application seeks permission for a change of use to a wider range of uses within Class E of the Use Classes Order including: (d) indoor sport and fitness uses, (e) provision of medical or health services and (g) uses which can be carried out in a residential area without detriment to its amenity i.e. (i) offices to carry out any operational or administrative functions, (ii) research and development of products or processes or (iii) industrial processes.”

“The application site is located at the end of a cul-de-sac off Gloucester Road. It is surrounded by residential properties to the east and south, with a railway embankment to the west and a building used as an indoor shooting range to the north. The site comprises a detached, single storey building which was granted…”

“Change of use from a place of Worship Use (Class D1) to a Sports Therapy Clinic Use (Class D1) and associated alterations (Approved 20.03.2018).”

“Since 2018 the Use Classes Order has been amended and the sports therapy clinic/Pilate classes would now fall under Class E (d) Indoor sport, recreation or fitness and E (e) Provision of medical or health services…”

“The Council’s Scientific Officer has been consulted on the proposal and has reviewed the Noise Impact Assessment and management plan submitted. They raise no objection to the proposal subject to imposing a number of conditions. They have requested a condition is imposed to ensure no outdoor events take place and that the doors remain closed during classes and all other noise emitting events to prevent noise breakout.”

“While seeking to permit a wider range of uses within Class E, this application does not seek to increase the number of classes held on site each day, nor increase the number of participants from that assessed under 18/0061. The proposed classes will be held inside and no external areas are to be used for classes.”

“County Highways Authority No objections are raised regarding highway safety and capacity or on parking grounds. Conditions are recommended for electric charging points, cycle parking and a management plan.”

“(See Annex A for a copy of their response). Windlesham Parish Council Objects to the proposal on the grounds of environmental health and noise and lack of parking.”

“Properties were purchased on the premise this was a quiet residential street. There are so many vacant suitable properties in the area. The current commercial use of the site has already been established since 2018 and prior to that its lawful use was as a place of worship.”

“Extended hours are inappropriate for a The site has a current lawful commercial use. The hours of operation sought are Monday to Friday 08:00 to 21:00, Saturday 08:00 to 16:00 and Sunday/Bank Holidays 10:00 to 15:00. These hours of operation, in conjunction with the operational management plan would not result in…”

“Members discussed the controlled hours of use that were permitted by the council in 2018 and why there were no conditions imposed at that time of the number of classes per day or the number of customers allowed on site at any one time.”

“A Member queried if the proposed Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points could potentially increase traffic to and in the location.”

“The officer’s recommendation to grant, subject to conditions was proposed by Councillor Helen Whitcroft, seconded by Councillor David Whitcroft, put to the vote and carried.”

“NOTE 2 In accordance with Part 4, Section D, Paragraph 18 of the Constitution, the voting for the officer’s recommendation to grant, subject to conditions was as follows:”