Hot food takeaway at 54 Connaught Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea

“The application site comprises No. Connaught Avenue, Frinton On Sea. The ground floor currently falls within Class E use (previously a restaurant), while planning permission reference 17/00139/FUL has previously been granted for the creation of four two-bedroom flats across the first and second floors of 52-54 Connaught Avenue, with the principal outlook towards Harold Way at the rear.”

“The site is located within the settlement development boundary of Frinton, Walton and Kirby Cross, as defined in the adopted Tendring District Council Local Plan. The site is also within the Frinton and Walton Conservation Area and the Primary shopping Area of Frinton on Sea.”

“Planning reference 00/01329/FUL granted full planning permission in December 2000 for the Change of use of A1 shop at no 52 Connaught Avenue to restaurant use, to be used in connection with the adjoining A3 Restaurant at number 54 Connaught Avenue (ground floor only).”

“Planning permission 17/00139/FUL granted approval for the extension to the restaurant, and alterations and extensions to first and second floors to form four 2-bedroom flats.”

“The proposal seeks planning permission for the change of use from a Class E restaurant to a hot food takeaway (sui generis), with no external alterations proposed. While the loss of a Class E use results in some harm to the retail function of the Primary Shopping Area, the unit is currently vacant, and the introduction of a hot food takeaway would return the premises to active use, increasing footfall and contributing positively to the vitality and viability of the town…”

“That the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the conditions as stated at paragraph 10.2, or varied as is necessary to ensure the wording is enforceable, precise, and reasonable in all other respects, including appropriate updates, so long as the principle of the conditions as referenced is retained; and…”

“The additional information provided with the application has been assessed by the Highway Authority and conclusions reached from a desktop study based on the submitted material, google maps and consultation with the North Essex Parking Partnership.”

“From a highway and transportation perspective the impact of the proposal is acceptable to Highway Authority subject to the following mitigation and conditions:”

“Drawing No. 5119-F01 Revision B – Proposed Car Parking, has been received by the Council and uploaded to the application file. This updated drawing shows the parking arrangements of the site, the location of the bin store and the location of the existing access to the flats.”

“There were no Member questions on this application.”

“1) the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the conditions as stated at paragraph 10.2 of the Officer report (A.3), or varied as is necessary to ensure the wording is enforceable, precise, and reasonable in all other respects, including appropriate updates, so long as the principle of the conditions as referenced is retained; and…”

“2) the sending of informative notes to the applicant as may be deemed necessary.”