Change of use from office to residential dwelling (class 3.3)

General Policy 2

GP2 permits development in accordance with land-use zoning and other policies if it respects site/surroundings (siting, layout, scale, form, design), does not adversely affect townscape character, resident amenity, provides satisfactory standards including access/parking, and has no unacceptable road safety/traffic effects. The officer assessed the change of use as compliant despite zoning departure, due to sustainable location, no amenity/traffic impacts, previous residential use, and similar precedents. No tensions noted beyond the local plan designation.

Transport Policy 7

TP7 requires parking per Appendix 7 standards, typically 2 spaces for dwellings with 2+ bedrooms and 1 per 50sqm for offices. Assessed as no net change in demand (both uses require 2 spaces), with relaxation justified by town centre location near bus routes/public amenities, no Highway objection, and disc zone for evening parking. Appendix 7.6 and 7.1 support conversions without parking if redundant buildings are reused.