PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA - Hartlepool Borough Council

4.1
Vis ual Am enity
14.6 It is important to note that the proposed structure is only for a temporary period
in light of significant issues faced by the PCT in acquiring a permanent surgery in the
locality. It is acknowledged that the proposed temporary structures are functional in
terms of external appearance. This structure will be visible from the surrounding
highways. It is considered that as it is single storey and has a flat roof, in addition to
the proposed landscaping, it is unlikely that it will appear unduly large or incongruous
upon the street scene.
14.7 It is acknowledged that such structures have a limited lifespan in terms of the
materials used, as such it is not considered that the building would suitable for
permanent retention.
Highway Safety
14.8 The proposed plans indicate the provision of a car park next the temporary
building which will make provision for 8 parking spaces including 2 disabled and
cycle parking stands.
14.9 Whilst the final comments of the Head of Traffic and Transportation are awaited
it is considered that subject to appropriate conditions it is unlikely that the proposed
use would have a detrimental effect upon highway safety and parking congestion in
the locality.
14.10 The site has good public transport and pedestrian and cycle links in the
immediate locality which link to other routes throughout the town.
Residential Amenity.
14.11 It must be acknowledged that the proposed structure is in close proximity to
surrounding residential properties, in particular 63 Innes Road. The proposed
building has been orientated so that the proposed windows face east and west onto
the remaining grassed open space, with access doors only in the north and south
elevations. It is considered that separations distances associated with the proposed
windows and the windows of the surrounding properties are acceptable and unlikely
to lead to detrimental overlooking issues. The exact positioning of windows can and
will be controlled through planning condition to avoid any detrimental overlooking
issues.
14.12 The proposed structure is to be of a single storey design with flat roof and its
physical relationship with the neighbouring properties is such that it is considered
very unlikely that it will lead to detrimental overshadowing or outlook issues upon the
living conditions of the occupants of the surrounding residential properties.
14.13 Given the close proximity to residential properties it is considered prudent to
impose a planning condition restricting the hours of operation to those considered
reasonable by the Head of Public Protection to avoid any detrimental noise and
disturbance issues upon residents.
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