http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/newhall-church-hall-taxi-office-plan-brings-concerns-over-road-safety/story-30366363-detail/story.htmlConcerns over road safety have been raised after plans to turn a church hall's office into a taxi booking office have been submitted. A small office extension at the Ebenezer church hall, in Main Street, Newhall, could be turned into a 24-hour taxi office but neighbours say they worry it could become a taxi rank, leading to more traffic.
Derby-based Mr M Sandhu has applied to South Derbyshire District Council for permission and the application has been recommended for approval by the authority's planning officers when it is due to be decided at the next planning committee meeting.
The office is situated within a small extension attached to the north east side of Ebenezer Church. The office building is set back approximately 30 metres from Main Street behind an established parking area, with the change of use being sought on the south facing office only; there are no changes proposed internally or externally
Aside from the usual supporting plans, clarification was sought on the application not being used as a taxi rank. The agent confirmed in writing that the application proposal is for the 24-hour use of an office, where bookings are to be made for private hire vehicles only. No vehicles other than those that are working in the office (maximum of three) are to be parked on site.
Parking is to be on the southern part of the site adjacent to the church hall, on the existing hard standing. The office is not to be used by members of the public.
However, the application has received an objection from a resident who claims there is not sufficient parking and that there is poor access to the site. They also worry that there will be increase in noise pollution and an increase in traffic onto Main Street and believe the car park will be used by more than three cars and could become a taxi rank if permission is granted.
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