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Agenda item

25/01606/FUL 6 Marriotts Walk, Witney

Minutes:

The Chair returned to the Council Chamber and resumed his role of chairing the meeting.

 

Clare Anscombe, Senior Planner presented the application for the conversion of existing unused unit to create a micro-brewery and taproom / café to include replacement frontage, provision of outdoor seating and extraction/ ventilation/ heating system.

 

 

The Senior Planner’s presentation addressed the following points.

  • The application was before the Sub-Committee due to the site being owned by the Council which is situated at the north end of Marriott’s Walk and east of Woodford Way.
  • The unit was on a second shopping frontage, with dwellings above.
  • The site came within the Witney and Cogges Conservation Area.
  • The proposed replacement to frontage included new glazing, new window to kitchen, a double door and sliding folding doors. Framing was to be black or dark grey and a condenser pump unit was proposed on the western elevation. The existing blockwork would be rendered with a smooth finish.
  • The proposed use was for a mixed use microbrewery and taproom café with the sale of beer and merchandise for consumption on or off the premises, some live events, the cooking of some foodstuffs to be sold in the cafe and brewing of beer.
  • The application stated that ex -services personnel would be mainly employed within the business.
  • The proposal would complement the existing shopping offer by driving footfall and provide a unique and locally distinctive experience, positively contribute to the function and vitality of the town centre by making use of an underused space, and celebrate local heritage. The proposed use complied with policies E6 and WIT5 of the adopted local plan.
  • The council's environmental health officers were satisfied that the proposed development was  acceptable subject to conditions. There were no objections on highway safety, parking or flood risk grounds. 
  • The proposed design was modern and in the view of Officer’s, did not affect the character of the conservation or appearance of the area.
  • The application was recommended for approval, subject to conditions.

 

The Chair invited the Sub-Committee to discuss the application which raised the following points:

  • It was confirmed the application was before the Sub-Committee due to the Council’s ownership of the property.
  • Members asked the Condition 7 working hours be altered from 8am - 6pm, to 9am-5pm out of respect to the neighbouring residents and to minimalise disruption.
  • Clarification was asked about the licensing regarding music. The Environmental Health Officer had asked for a Noise Management Plan which would cover the issue of music on the site.

 

Councillor Michele Mead proposed that the Sub-Committee approve the application in line with the officer recommendations, with an amendment to Condition 7. Demolition and construction works shall not take place outside the 09.00 hours to 17.00 hours Monday to Friday. This was seconded by Councillor Liam Walker and put to the vote.

 

Voting Record – 9 for, 0 against, 2 abstentions.

 

The Sub-Committee Resolved to:

  1. Approve the application in line with the officer recommendations, with an amendment to Condition 7. Demolition and construction works shall not take place outside the 09.00 hours to 17.00 hours Monday to Friday

 

 

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