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Carlisle District Local Plan 2001 - 2016 Revised Redeposit draftPOLICY EC9 Use of Upper FloorsThe City Council will encourage the active re-use of upper floors in accordance withexisting ground floor uses or for alternative use where this is compatible with theprimary use.Proposals for the residential use of upper floors (in new or existing developments) overshops will be encouraged and permitted provided that:1. where appropriate, access and car parking provision can be achieved; and2. the proposal does not result in the creation of substandard units; and4.35 There are a number of vacant buildings and upper floors in the Plan area, particularly inthe City Centre, Botchergate, Longtown and Brampton, which could be brought into activeuse. These spaces should be used to reduce pressure for development elsewhere and torevitalise and conserve buildings which have architectural, historical and/or townscapemerit. They can also provide conveniently located residential accommodation.4.36 There is an increasing need for accommodation in the privately rented sector, particularlyfor single person accommodation and such conversions can provide an important sourceof small low cost accommodation. Schemes also provide income for the landlord, utilisevacant space, provide security for the shopkeeper and help to bring a variety of differentuses to areas that can be quiet and unused outside business hours.4.37 The City Council will support proposals for the use and improvement of the upper floors ofexisting shops provided that the residential units created are to an acceptable standard andappropriate external space can be provided. The requirement for parking provision for theseschemes will be viewed flexibly. Not all premises will have available space.4.38 The removal of access to upper floors or carrying out of other works which would reducethe possibility of their being brought into beneficial use will not be permitted.POLICY EC10 Food and DrinkWithin the Plan area, proposals for uses within Use Class A3 (restaurants and cafes),A4 (drinking establishments) and A5 (hot food takeaways) will be approved providedthat:1. The proposal does not involve unacceptable disturbance to occupiers ofresidential property; and2. The proposal does not involve unacceptable intrusion into open countryside; and3. The proposal, whether new development or conversion complements surroundingdevelopment or the character of the existing building; and4. Appropriate access and parking can be provided; and5. Throughout the Plan area opening hours will be imposed having regard to thesurrounding uses, the character of the area and the possibility of disturbance toresidential areas.Proposals for A3, A4 and A5 related uses should be situated in accessible locations,within or adjacent to existing centres in line with the sequential approach in PPS6 unlessmaterial considerations dictate otherwise.56 September 2006
Carlisle District Local Plan 2001 - 2016 Revised Redeposit draftNeeds to demonstrate that it does not involve inappropriate intrusion into the opencountryside and will not affect the character of surrounding buildings. Could requireto demonstrate there will no adverse effects on biodiversity or cultural heritage. (SeePolicies CP1, CP5, LE6-12).4.39 Use Classes A3, A4 and A5 includes restaurants, public houses, wine bars and takeaways.All these attract significant numbers of customers and are open during the evenings. TheCouncil is keen to see an early evening and late night economy evolve in Carlisle butrecognise that this creates potential conflicts. As such, these uses have the potential not onlyto introduce variety of activity into town centres, but also to cause significant disturbance tooccupants of surrounding residential property. Any proposals which involves unreasonabledisturbance will be opposed. Certain developments such as public houses or restaurantsrequire adequate access and car parking arrangements and these will be required inappropriate developments.4.40 Such facilities are normally located in the centre of Carlisle, Brampton and Longtown,neighbourhood or village centres. Where the proposal relates to the conversion of anexisting building it will be acceptable, provided the proposal meets the above criteria, otherpolicies of the Plan and provided there is no adverse effect on the character of the building.4.41 In the case of restaurants and takeaways, restrictions on opening hours will be imposed.Within the Plan area actual opening times will depend upon the character of thesurrounding area, other neighbouring uses and the likely disturbance to the occupiers ofresidential property. In addition because of the nature of the outlet they will require theinstallation of adequate grease traps to avoid foul drainage blockages affecting nearbypremises.POLICY EC11 Rural DiversificationDevelopment proposals to diversify and expand upon the range of economic activitiesundertaken in rural areas will be encouraged where the proposal re-uses or adaptsexisting traditional buildings (of permanent construction) for commercial, industrialor recreational uses. Any new building required as part of a diversification schememust be well related to an existing group of buildings to minimise its impact, blendingsatisfactorily into the landscape through the use of suitable materials, design and siting.Proposals should:1. Be complementary to or compatible with the agricultural operations in the ruralarea; and2. Be compatible with the character and scale of the operation and its landscapecharacter; and3. Not lead to an increase in traffic levels beyond the capacity of the surroundinglocal highway network; and4. Be capable of providing adequate access and parking arrangements.Conversion of premises (of permanent construction) to live/work units will be acceptableproviding that they maintain the character of the original building and be in the regionof 60% residential to 40% employment use. Permission for later conversion of theemployment part will not be acceptable unless replacement employment use is providedin adjacent premises.September 2006 57
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