Change of use of commercial property with flat above to a residential dwelling (class 3.3)

General Policy 2

Requires development in accordance with zoning and other policies, respecting site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affecting landscape/townscape/amenity/character, providing satisfactory standards including access/parking, no unacceptable road safety/traffic effects, and adequate services. Officer assessed the change of use fits 'Predominantly Residential' zoning, involves no external changes so respects existing scale/form/character, provides internal residential amenity, and has no adverse neighbouring impacts.

Transport Policy 7

Requires parking per Appendix 7 standards (2 spaces for multi-bedroom dwelling). Standards relaxable for conversions where reuse outweighs shortfall if practicable, and where near bus routes without unacceptable on-street parking. Officer noted shortfall but accepted due to conversion priority, ample existing on-street parking, no shortage created, Highway Services no objection, and location suitability.