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Planning Committee 24/06/2015 Schedule Item: 05 Ref : PP/2015/1393 Address: John Lewis Distribution Centre, 41- 44 Kendal Avenue, Acton W3 0RP Ward: East Acton Proposal: Change of Use from Storage and Distribution (B8 Use Class) to General Industrial (B2 Use Class) Drawing numbers: Dalton Warner Davis Covering Letter dated 13th March 2015, Location Plan, 28140-AG Issue A, 28140-A1ML, 28140-A1 Issue A, 28140- A1MU Issue A, 28140-A2 Issue A, 28140-A2M Issue A, 28140-A3 Issue A. Type of Application: Full Application Application Received: 24/03/2015 Revised: N/A Report by: Emma Lewis Recommendation: Grant subject to conditions Executive Summary: Planning permission is sought for the change of Use from Storage and Distribution (B8 Use Class) to General Industrial (B2 Use Class). The existing 26,527sqm property is currently used as a distribution centre for John Lewis. The proposed change of use is to allow for the use of the site by Car Giant as a processing and preparation centre for used cars. The application site is located within the Old Oak and Park Royal Mayoral Development Area. The determination of this application has been delegated to Ealing Council under a scheme of delegation agreed between Ealing Council and The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC). Five (5) objections including one from the Hanger Hill Garden Estate Residents Association have been received in relation to the development. The objections raise concerns that principally relate to amenity impacts on nearby residential development. The site is located within a Strategic Industrial Location where industry is the preferred land use. Following an assessment of the proposal, it is considered that the principle of the proposed general industrial use of the site would be acceptable and any impact on the amenity of neighbouring occupiers could be mitigated through the use of appropriate conditions. A condition is recommended requiring the submission of a travel plan to limit the impact of the proposal and promote alternative modes of transport. It is considered that the proposal, on balance, would accord with the aims of the relevant policies of the Ealing Development Management Development Plan 2013, Ealing Core Strategy (2012), The London Plan (2015), relevant Supplementary Planning Guidance and the National Planning Policy Framework Page 1 of 14 Planning Committee 24/06/2015 Schedule Item: 05 (2012). It is therefore recommended that planning permission should be approved subject to appropriate conditions. Recommendation: That the committee GRANT planning permission subject to the following conditions: Conditions/Reasons: Time Limit 3 years - Full Permission 1.The development permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: In order to comply with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). Approved Drawings 2. The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with drawing title number(s) 28140-AG Issue A, 28140-A1ML, 28140-A1 Issue A, 28140-A1MU Issue A, 28140-A2 Issue A, 28140 A2M Issue A, 28140-A3 Issue A. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, and in the interests of proper planning. Refuse Storage 3. Refuse storage shall be provided on site in accordance with the standards adopted by the Local Planning Authority. Such provision shall be brought into use prior to the commencement of the development and retained permanently. Reason: To protect amenity of the area and in the interests of the future occupants of the development in accordance with policies with policies 7A and 7B of the Ealing Development Management Plan 2013, policy 1.1(e) of the Adopted Ealing Development (Core) Strategy and The London Plan (July 2015) policy 5.16. Noise Mitigation 4. Prior to the commencement of the development, details shall be submitted for approval by the Local Planning Authority to demonstrate that the rating level emitted from the vehicles manoeuvring and loading/unloading on site, the operation of externally sited plant and machinery, and the operation of any noisy equipment within the buildings as assessed under BS4142:2014, shall not exceed the background noise level, as measured 3.5m from the nearest ground floor sensitive façade and 1m from the upper floor noise sensitive facades during the relevant periods of operation. Reason: To protect amenity of the area in accordance with policies with policy 7A of the Ealing Development Management Plan 2013, policy 1.1(e) of the Adopted Ealing Development (Core) Strategy and The London Plan (July 2015) policy 7.15. Page 2 of 14 Planning Committee 24/06/2015 Schedule Item: 05 Travel Plan 5. Within 3 months of occupation of the development, a travel plan designed to manage the transport needs of staff and visitors, to minimise car usage and promote alternative modes of transport, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Travel Plan shall be implemented once approved and shall be permanently retained in operation for the life of the development. Reason: To limit the impact of the proposal on the highway network in accordance with policies, 6.3 6.11 and 6.12 the London Plan 2015. Informatives 1. The decision to grant planning permission has been taken having regard to the policies and proposals in the Ealing Development Management Development Plan, the Adopted Development (Core) Strategy, the London Plan and to all relevant material considerations including Supplementary Planning Guidance: National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) March 2012 1 Building a strong, competitive economy 4 Promoting sustainable transport 8 Promoting healthy communities London Plan - Consolidated (2015) 2.6 Outer London: Vision and Strategy 2.7 Outer London: Economy 2.8 Outer London: Tranpsort 2.13 Opportunity Areas and Intensification areas 2.17 Strategic Industiral Locations 4.1 Developing Londons Economy 4.3 Mixed Use Development and Offices 4.4 Managing Industrial Land and Premises 4.5 London's Visitor Infrastructure 4.12 Improving Oppertunites for all 5.12 Flood risk Management 5.14 Water Quality and Wastewater Infrastructure 6.1 Stategic Approach 6.3 Assessing effects of development on transport capacity 6.9 Cycling 6.10 Walking 6.11 Smoothing traffic flow and easing congestion 6.12 Road network capacity 6.13 Parking 6.14 Freight 7.1 Building London's neighbourhoods and communities 7.2 An inclusive environment 7.3 Designing out crime 7.4 Local character 7.5 Public Realm Page 3 of 14 Planning Committee 24/06/2015 Schedule Item: 05 7.6 Architecture 7.13 Safety, security abd resilience to emergency 7.14 Improving air quality 7.15 Reducing and Managing Noise, Improving and Enhancing the Acoustic Environment and Promoting Appropriate Soundscapes 8.2 Planning Obligations 8.3 Community Infrastructure Levy Local Development Framework (Core Strategy 2012) 1.1 Spatial Vision for Ealing 2026 (b) (c) (e) (f) (g) (j) 1.2 Delivery of the Vision for Ealing (d) 3.1 Realising the Potential of the A40 Corridor & Park Royal (b) (e) 3.3 Promote Business and Industry in Park Royal (a) Ealing Development Management Development Plan Document (2013) 4A Ealing Local Policy - Emplyoment Uses 6.13 Ealing Local Variation - Parking 7A Ealing Local Policy - Amenity 7.3 Ealing Local Variation - Designing Out Crime 7.4 Ealing Local Variation - Local Character 7B Ealing Local Policy - Design Amenity EA Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development Other Material Documentation – Interim Planning Policy Guidance / Documents Interim SPG 3: Air Quality Interim SPG 4: Refuse and Recycling Interim SPG 10: Noise and Vibration Sustainable Transport for New Development SPD December 2013 In reaching the decision to grant permission, specific consideration was given to the impact of the proposed development on the amenities of neighbouring properties and on the character of the surrounding area as a whole. The proposal is considered acceptable on these grounds, and it is not considered that there are any other material considerations in this case that would warrant a refusal of the application. 2. To assist applicants in a positive manner, the Local Planning Authority has produced policies and written guidance, and offers and encourages a comprehensive pre-application advice service, all of which is available on the Council’s website and outlined in a 24 hours automated telephone system. The scheme complied with policy and guidance. The Local Planning Authority delivered the decision proactively in accordance with requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework. 3. Any construction and demolition works, audible beyond the boundary of the site shall only be carried on between the hours of 0800 - 1800hrs Mondays to Fridays and 0800 - 1300hrs on Saturdays and at no other times, including Sundays and Bank Holidays. 4. Any construction work associated with the proposed development must not interfere with the London Underground Asset (namely the Central Line adjacent to the site. Page 4 of 14 Planning Committee 24/06/2015 Schedule Item: 05 5. The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) became the local planning authority for the Old Oak and Park Royal Mayoral Development Area (within which the application site is located) on 1 April 2015. The application has been determined by Ealing Council under a scheme of delegation agreed between the two authorities. Site Description: The site is located at the southern edge of the Park Royal industrial estate adjacent to Princes Gardens. The surrounding area is entirely industrial with the exception of the Princes Gardens Estate to the west of the application site that forms part of the separate Hanger Hill Garden Estate Conservation Area. The site has been in use by John Lewis as a distribution depot since 1986. Along the perimeter of the western boundary is a concrete wall 5-6m in height, beyond this is a landscaped buffer area of 2.5m in width, a rear access road and rear gardens of properties within Princes Gardens.