New plan for vacant industrial site in Kilnhurst
The site has been vacant since a wood storage yard was closed
A new self-storage depot could be set up un Kilnhurst, with up to 73 storage containers in the yard.
Way More Self Storage Rotherham Ltd want to develop the site, off Thomas Street, which would also see a perimeter fencing and gate used to secure the yard.
The land is currently out of use, but is in a commercial area and was last used as a timber storage area.
It is bounded by Hooton Road, Thomas Street and Charles Street on other perimeters.
Under the proposal, the site would not be staffed, with short visits made periodically, and remote monitoring otherwise.
Application papers argue that because the storage containers are not static, they no not qualify as ‘buildings’ in terms of planning consent.
The nearest home is 27 metres from the site and it is argued: “Given that separation distance and the inherently low-intensity nature of the use, the proposal would cause no unacceptable impact on living conditions through noise, disturbance, light or activity.”