From: Patrick Townsend <patrick@johnsonmowat.co.uk>

Sent: 13 February 2018 08:59

To: Chakadya, Ralph

Cc: Richard Mowat

Subject: RE: 172313FUl - Unit 2 Reading Trade Centre

Afternoon Ralph,

Thanks for your email. In relation to the Sequential Test and the precedent set at Unit 1 Reading Trade Centre (150936)

It considered that in this instance that the sequential test is passed by virtue of specific characteristics of the retail development proposed and would be willing to accept a condition in relation to its ancillary retailing element. In addition to the adjoining unit, the Supreme Court ruling on 21 March 2012 in the Tesco Store Limited v Dundee City Council, a case which determined that the basis on which the sequential test should be applied in situations where a specific operator is known.

The operator in this case is Cubico Bathrooms tiles whose business format, carries high stock levels, to provide an ‘on demand’ supply for customers. Cubico must be located in a trade park environment due to the nature of their operation and the fact that the vast majority of their clients are tradespeople who have the option of also linking trips so as to benefit from products offered by neighbouring premises. Clearly, the bulky nature of a bathroom supplier means that a large open plan warehousing is required, with parking being available immediately outside the unit. An industrial location is the most appropriate location for such a use as a town centre location would be unsuitable and undesirable. Moreover, the proposed use would complement the other trade warehouse uses within the immediate vicinity.

It is considered that the retail element separately would be disaggregating the business to satisfy the alternative sites criteria in the sequential test. Cubico Bathrooms predominantly serve the trade sector, selling bulky goods which are taken away from the site. As such it is a line of trade not required on a daily basis and does not generate retail linkages associated with centre locations. The trade use that would require customers to bring vans and lorries to pick up goods upon purchase for take away would conflict with other retail uses within town centre locations. It is therefore less likely to impact on the vitality and viability of existing centres. On balance, it is our opinion that the sequential test is passed by virtue of specific characteristics of the development proposed.

Kind Regards

Patrick Townsend MRTPI

Senior Planner

Johnson Mowat

Planning and Development Consultants

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From: Chakadya, Ralph [mailto:Ralph.Chakadya@reading.gov.uk]
Sent: 12 February 2018 11:35
To: Patrick Townsend <patrick@johnsonmowat.co.uk>
Cc: Richard Mowat <richard@johnsonmowat.co.uk>
Subject: RE: 172313FUl - Unit 2 Reading Trade Centre

Patrick

I should be making my recommendation by end of week. Meanwhile, please provide information on the sequential test for the out of centre retail use proposed. You may wish to have a look at the details for approved (150936 available online) adjoining unit 1 for Top Tiles as it is my opinion that similar justification would be acceptable. Please do contact me if you would like to discuss the application.

Ralph Chakadya 

Senior Planning Officer 

Reading Borough Council

Planning, Development and Regulatory Services

Bridge Street

Reading RG1 2LU

Telephone: 0118 937 2993

Mobile: 07855126057

Mobex: 86057

Fax: 0118 939 0435

Email: Ralph.chakadya@reading.gov.uk

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From: Patrick Townsend [mailto:patrick@johnsonmowat.co.uk]
Sent: 12 February 2018 11:26
To: Chakadya, Ralph
Cc: Richard Mowat
Subject: RE: 172313FUl - Unit 2 Reading Trade Centre

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Morning Ralph,

Could you let us know where you are with the application.

Regards

Patrick Townsend MRTPI

Senior Planner

Johnson Mowat

Planning and Development Consultants

Coronet House, Queen Street, Leeds, LS1 2TW

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From: Patrick Townsend
Sent: 29 January 2018 17:21
To: 'Ralph.Chakadya@reading.gov.uk' <Ralph.Chakadya@reading.gov.uk>
Cc: Richard Mowat <richard@johnsonmowat.co.uk>
Subject: RE: 172313FUl - Unit 2 Reading Trade Centre

Afternoon Ralph,

Could you let us know whether you have had chance to consider the matter?

Kind Regards

Patrick Townsend

Planner

Johnson Mowat

Planning and Development Consultants

Coronet House, Queen Street, Leeds, LS1 2TW

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From: Patrick Townsend
Sent: 09 January 2018 14:33
To: 'Ralph.Chakadya@reading.gov.uk' <Ralph.Chakadya@reading.gov.uk>
Cc: Richard Mowat <richard@johnsonmowat.co.uk>
Subject: RE: 172313FUl - Unit 2 Reading Trade Centre

Good Afternoon Ralph,

Yes we are happy for the description to amended as suggested.

Kind Regards

Patrick Townsend

Planner

Johnson Mowat

Planning and Development Consultants

Coronet House, Queen Street, Leeds, LS1 2TW

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From: Richard Mowat
Sent: 09 January 2018 14:09
To: Patrick Townsend <patrick@johnsonmowat.co.uk>
Subject: FW: 172313FUl - Unit 2 Reading Trade Centre

Richard Mowat MRTPI

Partner

Johnson Mowat

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From: Chakadya, Ralph [mailto:Ralph.Chakadya@reading.gov.uk]
Sent: 09 January 2018 09:27
To: Richard Mowat <richard@johnsonmowat.co.uk>
Subject: 172313FUl - Unit 2 Reading Trade Centre

Dear Richard

Reference is made to the above application. The description has been amended to read:

Change of use to allow for the display and sale of bathroom fittings,

equipment and ancillary productions or any use within B8 use class, with ancillary trade counter (sui generis).

Please confirm if you are in agreement with the revised description. Thanks.

Ralph Chakadya 

Senior Planning Officer 

Reading Borough Council

Planning, Development and Regulatory Services

Bridge Street

Reading RG1 2LU

Telephone: 0118 937 2993

Mobile: 07855126057

Mobex: 86057

Fax: 0118 939 0435

Email: Ralph.chakadya@reading.gov.uk

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