Agenda item

PERMISSION

Description of application – Relocation of Bromley High Street market comprising 46 pop-up market stalls (3.7m x 2.5m) on the pedestrianised areas in front of 20-25 and 29 Market Square, 109-111, 100-122, 124-126, 136-160, 162-184 and 165-167 High Street, Bromley to operate every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (08:00 to 22:00) and additional operation on Sundays to Wednesdays for a maximum 7 times per year.

Oral representations from the Manager of YourBromley BID were received at the meeting.  Members welcomed the comments, a discussion followed and their preference was for the implementation of a strong Management Plan.  Members were also in favour of a reduction in the hours of operation.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION be GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner with an amendment to Condition 3 and a further condition to read:-

“3.  The use hereby permitted shall operate on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 08:00 hours to 20:00 hours with additional operation on Sundays to Wednesdays for a maximum of seven times per year and at no other times.

REASON:  In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and in the interest of the amenities of nearby residential dwellings.

4. Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted a Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Plan shall include but not be limited to measures to ensure that the location of particular stalls does not conflict with existing permanent businesses. The Management Plan shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

REASON: In order to comply with Policies S12 and EMP7 of the Unitary Development Plan and in the interest of the amenities of the area.”