| No. | Condition Text |
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| 1. | The proposed change of use is considered to be unacceptable by virtue of the detrimental impact it would have on the amenities of local residents due to the close proximity of the surrounding properties. Barking dogs generate a high level of noise disturbance and this, in conjunction with additional traffic movements, would create a significant disturbance to these residents. It is also considered that the noise would be further exacerbated by virtue of the insufficient sound insulation properties of the building..
In addition it is considered that there are insufficient facilities for housing dogs that are waiting to be groomed or collected, and given the rural nature of the site with low ambient noise levels, the impact of the noise generated from the use would be highly audible and therefore detrimental to the amenities of nearby residents. |
| 2. | Notwithstanding the above the DETR has issued Circular 03/99 which idnetifies that the use of Septic Tank drainage should be considered when other means of disposal such as sewage treatment or Cesspit have been eliminated as not achievable. The Circular requires the applicant to undertake an assessment of the options and when proposing a Septic Tank, to include a report providing foul drainage and that no environmental harm will occur as a result of its installation. The application does not include such a report and therefore the Environment agency cannot consider the proposal and nor can the local planning authority.
Furthermore it is considered that insufficent information has been submitted to allow a full assessment concerning the storage and disposal of special waste incluing trade effluent, contaminated waste water and dog faeces. |
| 3. | Additionally, it has not been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the local planning authority that the need for the proposed development could not be met within adjacent commercial centres, such as Gorleston or larger villages where commercial activities could be accommodated. |
| 4. | Therefore for the reasons given above the proposed change of use of the building is contrary to the provisions of the Great Yarmouth borough-wide Local Plan and, in particular, policies EMP17, EMP18 and EMP19. |
