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1.The proposed residential accommodation is considered to be contrary to the policies of the Great Yarmouth South West Area (Statutory) Local Plan 1992 given that the site is outside of any area where housing development might be permitted. Under Policy HOU4 permission may be granted for dwellings within such areas if they are required, amongst other things, in connection with organised recreation. In this case, however, the Local Planning Authority is not satisfied that the accommodation is essential in connection with the activities here and that nearby accommodation could not reasonably meet such a need. The proposal is also contrary to the corresponding policies of the Deposit Version of the Great Yarmouth Borough Wide Local Plan 1995.
2.The proposed ground floor recreation area, including the provision of a bar, indicates a change of use from mainly D2(e) Sports Club to mainly A3 Social Club/Pub and the Local Planning Authority is concerned that such a use would give rise to activity of a level and nature different to the previous squash club use that would be detrimental to the amenities of this quiet residential area and which would be likely to generate additional traffic along Warren Road, which is unsuitable to cater for this as it is an unadopted road lacking footpaths and street lighting, to the detriment of highway safety.
3.The proposal will result in the loss of existing squash courts, a fitness room, showers and changing rooms, contrary to Policy REC4 of the Deposit Version of the Great Yarmouth Borough Wide Local Plan which states that the Borough Council will make every effort to overcome any existing deficiency in indoor sport and recreational facilities, and will give favourable consideration to proposals to improve or extend the existing provision of local indoor facilities and will seek to ensure the maximum use of existing facilities.