Issue - meetings

To consider application UTT/19/0899/FUL.

The Development Control Manager presented the report for the application for Section 73 retrospective planning application for change of use of barn to gym, (alternative to that approved under UTT/16/2801/FUL), to include construction of external ramps, raised decking and training equipment on agricultural land, retention of air conditioning units, increase in opening hours, and provision of part-time beauty room and hairdressers. Change of use of part of brewery to additional gym space and part-time physiotherapy room to include small single storey link between the two buildings.

The application was recommended for approval with conditions.

Councillor Pavitt left the room for a short period while the applicant spoke and returned prior to the members’ discussion.

Following the Committee discussion, it was agreed to include the following in the approval conditions;

• On Sundays and Bank Holidays, the usage of the external exercise area including the decking shall be confined to 9am to 2pm.
• No amplification to be used outside the gym building.
• Within 3 months of the date of the decision, details of screening along the South-Eastern boundary shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority.

Councillor Fairhurst proposed the motion to approve the application with conditions. Councillor Pavitt seconded the motion.

RESOLVED to approve the application with the conditions laid out in the decision notice.

S Lee and O Emsden spoke on the application.