Agenda item

9.1

The Director of Regeneration and Development Services submitted a report on his investigation into a complaint received concerning a breach of planning control, in respect of the unauthorised use of land for the mixed use of residential flats (exisiting use) and for the parking of commercial vehicles at 24 to 30 Walkley Bank Road.  The report explained that three removal vans were being parked on the land, which was in an elevated position, making them prominent and out of keeping with the area and highly visible from surrounding residential properties.  It was stated that the business and land owners had been informed accordingly and time allowed until 31 January 2014 to find alternative parking arrangements.  Although two of three vans were allowed to remain on site until the aforementioned date, the parking was still taking place.

9.2

RESOLVED: That (a) the Director of Regeneration and Development Services or Head of Planning be authorised to take all appropriate steps including, if necessary, enforcement action and the institution of legal proceedings to secure the cessation of the use of the land at 24 to 30 Walkley Bank Road for the mixed use of residential flats (existing use) and for the parking/storage of commercial vehicles; and

(b) the Head of Planning, in liaison with the Chair of this Committee, be authorised to vary the action in order to achieve the objectives hereby confirmed, including taking action to resolve any associated breaches of planning control.