The proposals for 308 Deane Road would also see a self-contained one-bedroom flat created on the first floor, converting the property from a single dwelling into a mixed-use building. In a planning statement submitted with the application, they said: "The proposal responds positively to the character of Deane Road, which accommodates a diverse mix of residential, retail, commercial and community uses." The statement argues that Deane Road already functions as an established mixed-use corridor, with homes sitting alongside shops, food outlets, professional services, places of worship and other community facilities. It says the proposed commercial use would reflect the existing character of the road rather than introducing an unfamiliar land use. According to the planning statement, the proposal would support local economic growth by creating new commercial floorspace while continuing to provide housing within the building.