Decision Maker: Planning Committee,

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 14, 2025

Purpose:

Content: That against the officer recommendation, planning permission be granted for the following reasons:   there being exceptional circumstances because of the proposed padel courts giving rise to such noise levels that in an urban context would be detrimental to amenity; recreational and wellbeing benefits to the community; and the success and extension of a successful established business. and subject to the following conditions:   ·         Opening hours 7am-9pm on weekdays, 7am-7pm on weekends and bank holidays. ·         Highways condition to restrict parking and turning of vehicles on the car park, not on the main road. ·         To be included in the approved plans and documents condition on the decision notice: Approved Document: Flood Consequence Assessment, WML Consulting, dated 12th December 2024, 11715G-WML-00-XX-RP-C001-Rev 02. ·         The development to commence before the expiration of 5 years from the date of the permission. ·         The development to be carried out in accordance with listed approved plans and documents. ·         External facing materials of the proposed golf bays to match the existing in terms of type and external colour. ·         Proposed finish colours of padel court fencing and lighting columns to be submitted and agreed, and implemented in accordance with that agreement. ·         External lighting to be switched off when the courts are not in use and at the end of each operating day.