Agenda and minutes

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on 21 September 2021and to deal with any matters arising.

RESOLVED: that the minutes for the Panel meeting on 21 September 2021 be approved and signed as a correct record.

Report of the Interim Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending that the Panel refuse planning permission in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending that the Panel refuse planning permission in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Change of use of basement nightclub (Sui generis use) and part of ground floor cafe/restaurant to Gentleman's Club (Sui generis use) including extended hours of operation to Sunday - Thursday, 21:00 - 05:00 and Friday and Saturday 18:00 - 05.00.

Mrs Barter (local resident objecting), Mr Johnson (agent), and Mr Nicie (applicant), were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.  In addition the Panel noted the statement from Riya Khatri, on behalf of local residents objecting to the application, had been received and posted online

The Panel then considered the recommendation to refuse to grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

RECORDED VOTE to refuse planning permission.

FOR:   Councillors Harris, Prior, Coombs, Magee, Windle and Savage

ABSTAINED: Councillor Vaughan

RESOLVED that the Panel supported the officer recommendation to refuse planning permission for the reasons set out below:

Reason for refusal

The proposed opening hours would result in an extended late night use, which is situated in a location where there are nearby residential properties. It is considered that the intensification of use into the early hours of the morning would cause further detriment to the amenities of the nearby residential properties by reason of noise and disturbance caused as patrons leaving the premises and dispersing into the surrounding area. The proposal would be contrary to the particular provisions of the adopted City Centre Area Action Plan (CCAAP) Policy AP8 which outlines acceptable limits on opening hours within the city centre. Furthermore this would set a difficult precedent to defend against and could lead to further impacts within the locality to the further detriment of the community. The proposal would thereby, having regard to similar appeal decisions in the locality for hours of use beyond the midnight terminal hours, prove contrary to and conflict with 'saved' policies SDP1, SDP16 and REI7 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review (amended 2015) and Policy AP8 of the CCAAP (adopted 2015).

Report of the Interim Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending that the Panel delegate approval in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Conversion of existing commercial units into 24 (10 one-bed and 14 studio) units with associated parking and cycle/refuse storage (Departure from Local Plan) – description amended following validation.

Simon Reynier (City of Southampton Society), Paul Airey (agent), and Councillor Shields(ward councillor) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer explained that the Southern Water section 5.6 should state an informative to connect to the foul and surface water disposal was requested and not a condition.  In response to Panel questioning an additional condition relating to electric vehicle charging points was added, as set out below.

Upon being put to the vote the Panel confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment.

The Panel then considered the recommendation to delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Economic Development to grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED that the Panel:

  (i)  confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

  (ii)  Delegated approval to the Head of Planning and Economic Development to grant planning permission subject to any amendments set out below and the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure:

a.  Financial contributions towards site specific transport contributions for highway improvements in the vicinity of the site in line with Policy SDP4 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review (as amended 2015), policies CS18 and CS25 of the adopted LDF Core Strategy (as amended 2015) and the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013);

b.  Either the provision of 35% affordable housing in accordance with LDF Core Strategy Policy CS15 or confirmation that the proposal complies with the requirements of the Vacant Building Credit criteria (securing development without any affordable housing) and that a review is undertaken should circumstances change;

c.  Submission of a highway condition survey to ensure any damage to the adjacent highway network attributable to the build process is repaired by the developer.

d.  Either a scheme of measures or a financial contribution to mitigate against the pressure on European designated nature conservation sites in accordance with Policy CS22 of the Core Strategy and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010.

 (iii)  That the Head of Planning and Economic Development be given delegated powers to add, vary and /or delete relevant parts of the Section 106 agreement and/or conditions as necessary.

 (iv)  In the event that the legal agreement is not completed within a reasonable period following the Panel meeting, the Panel authorised Head of Planning and Economic Development to refuse permission on the ground of failure to secure the provisions of the Section 106 Legal Agreement.

  (v)  In the event that the scheme’s viability is tested prior to planning permission being issued and, following an independent assessment of the figures, it is no  ...  view the full minutes text for item 31.

Report of the Interim Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending that the Panel delegate approval in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Re-development of the site to create a three-storey hotel containing 73 rooms with associated works including 73 car parking spaces. (Resubmission 19/00726/FUL)

Simon Reynier (City of Southampton Society),Chris Brady (agent), and Councillor Spicer (ward councillor) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.  In addition the Panel noted the statement received by Councillor Guest which had been circulated and posted on-line.

The Panel requested and officers agreed to include in their recommendation that an additional condition relating to electric vehicle charge points be added to the application, as set out below.

Upon being put to the vote the Panel confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment

The Panel then considered the recommendation to delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Economic Development to grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED that the Panel:

  (i)  confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

  (ii)  Delegated approval to the Head of Planning and Economic Development to grant planning permission subject to the amendment set out below and the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure:

a.  Financial contributions towards site specific transport contributions for highway improvements in the vicinity of the site in line with Policy SDP4 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review (as amended 2015), policies CS18 and CS25 of the adopted LDF Core Strategy (as amended 2015) and the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013);

b.  Submission of a highway condition survey to ensure any damage to the adjacent highway network attributable to the build process is repaired by the developer;

c.  Submission of a Training & Employment Management Plan committing to adopting local labour and employment initiatives, in accordance with Policies CS24 & CS25 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document - Adopted Version (as amended 2015) and the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013);

d.  Submission and implementation within a specified timescale of a Travel Plan;

e.  The submission, approval and implementation of a Carbon Management Plan setting out how the carbon neutrality will be achieved and/or how remaining carbon emissions from the development will be mitigated in accordance with policy CS20 of the Core Strategy and the Planning Obligations SPD (September 2013);

f.  Submission and implementation within a specified timescale of a Waste Management Plan;

g.  The submission, approval and implementation of public art that is consistent with the Council’s Public Art ‘Art People Places’ Strategy; and

h.  Financial contributions towards Solent Disturbance Mitigation Project (SDMP) and New Forest SPA in accordance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended), SDP12 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review (March 2006), CS22 of the Core Strategy and the Planning Obligations SPD (September 2013).

 (iii)  In  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.

Report of the Interim Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending that the Panel delegate approval in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Re-development of the site to create a part two-storey and part three-storey building containing 8 flats (4 x one-bedroom, 4 x two-bedroom) with associated cycle, refuse and parking.

Steve Lawrence (agent), and Councillor Shields (ward councillor were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported that the landscaping condition needed to be amended to include measures to prevent surface water runoff, from parking area, from flowing onto the public highway, as set out below.

Upon being put to the vote the Panel confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment.

The Panel then considered the recommendation to delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Economic Development to grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED that the Panel:

  (i)  confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

  (ii)  Delegated approval to the Head of Planning and Economic Development to grant planning permission subject to any amendments set out below and the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure:

a.  Financial contributions towards site specific transport contributions for highway improvements in the vicinity of the site in line with Policy SDP4 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review (March 2006), policies CS18 and CS25 of the adopted LDF Core Strategy (2010) and the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013);

b.  Submission of a highway condition survey to ensure any damage to the adjacent highway network attributable to the build process is repaired by the developer.

c.  The submission, approval and implementation of a Carbon Management Plan setting out how the carbon neutrality will be achieved and/or how remaining carbon emissions from the development will be mitigated in accordance with policy CS20 of the Core Strategy and the Planning Obligations SPD (September 2013).

d.  An obligation to preclude future residents being issued with car parking permits.

e.  Financial contributions towards Solent Disturbance Mitigation Project (SDMP) in accordance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended), SDP12 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review (March 2006), CS22 of the Core Strategy and the Planning Obligations SPD (September 2013).

 (iii)  In the event that the legal agreement is not completed within a reasonable period following the Panel meeting, the Head Planning and Economic Development be authorised to refuse permission on the ground of failure to secure the provisions of the Section 106 Legal Agreement.

 (iv)  That the Head of Planning and Economic Development Manager be given delegated powers to add, vary and /or delete relevant parts of the Section 106 agreement and/or conditions as necessary.

ADDITIONAL / AMENDED CONDITION

05. LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING & MEANS OF ENCLOSURE DETAILED PLAN [PRE-COMMENCEMENT CONDITION]

Notwithstanding the submitted details before the commencement of any site works a detailed landscaping scheme and implementation timetable  ...  view the full minutes text for item 33.

Report of the Interim Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending that the Panel delegate approval in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending that conditional planning permission be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Installation of storage containers for retail and food and drink use, shared office workspace and studio space for artists, with associated events space for a temporary period of 10 years (Amendment to planning permission ref 20/00173/FUL with the temporary period increased from 5 to 10 years

Dr Butler, Mr Winter, Mr Reynier (local residents / objecting), and Mr Sanger (agent), were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported that the Cycle Parking condition would require amending, as set out below. 

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out within the report and any additional or amended conditions set out below:

AMENDED CONDITION

13. CYCLE PARKING (PERFORMANCE CONDITION) 

Before the development hereby approved first comes into occupation, the storage for a minimum of 22 bicycles shall be provided and made available for use in accordance with the plans hereby approved. The storage shall thereafter be retained as approved.

REASON: To encourage cycling as an alternative form of transport.

Report of the Interim Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending that conditional approval be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending that conditional planning permission be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Erection of a two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension (resubmission of 21/00755/FUL).

Chris Bainbridge (agent), and Dean Tyler (applicant) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The Panel then considered the recommendation to grant conditional planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out within the report

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