59Floor space ratio for historic clubs

59 Floor space ratio for historic clubs

59 Floor space ratio for historic clubs

(1) This clause applies to a building owned and occupied by a club that, in the opinion of the consent authority—

(a) has a long and historic association with its site, and

(b) provides and has traditionally provided accommodation in that building, and

(c) does not derive a substantial proportion of its income from gaming.

(2) When calculating the floor space ratio of a building to which this clause applies for the purposes of proposed development, the consent authority may exclude from the floor space area of the building the floor space occupied by the club at the commencement of this plan if the consent authority is satisfied that the club will operate within the building after the development has been carried out. The maximum amount of floor space that may be deducted is an amount equivalent to twice the site area.

(3) This clause applies to a heritage item only if the consent authority is satisfied that the proposed development of the heritage item is sympathetic to the heritage significance of the item.