Agenda item

Report of the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and 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 Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and Development recommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Erection of a 4-storey building incorporating retention of building facade to provide 10 flats (8 x one-bedroom and 2 x two-bedroom) and a ground floor commercial gym / fitness area with associated storage and refuse facilities.

Councillor Keogh (ward councillor/objecting) and Councillor Payne (Woolston ward councillor/objecting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported that a petition had been received on 13 March 2018 containing 28 signatories in favour of a gym on this site.  The presenting officer stated that Condition 15 should be amended as set out below.

The Panel considered the recommendation to delegate authority to the Service Lead: Planning, Infrastructure and Development to grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

RESOLVED that the Panel:

  (i)  Delegated approval to the Service Lead – Planning, Infrastructure and Development Manager to grant planning permission subject to theamendment 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.  Either a scheme of measures or a financial contribution towards Solent Disturbance Mitigation Project 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.

d.  All occupiers of Residential Units are to be notified in writing that they are ineligible to be granted a Residents Parking Permit to park a vehicle within a Residents Parking Bay located in the vicinity of the Land (holder of a disabled persons badge issued pursuant to Section 21 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 being exempt from the requirement to display a Residents Parking Permit when parked in a Residents Parking Bay).

e.  Employment and Skills Plan to secure training and employment initiatives.

  (ii)  In the event that the legal agreement is not completed or progressing within a reasonable timeframe after the Planning and Rights of Way Panel, the Service Lead – Infrastructure, Planning and Development will be authorised to refuse permission on the ground of failure to secure the provisions of the Section 106 Legal Agreement, unless an extension of time agreement has been entered into.

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

Amended condition

15. APPROVAL CONDITION - Facade Retention

Prior to any development commencing, including any works of demolition, a detailed methodology statement for the demolition of the building and the retention of the front façade, including details to demonstrate that the proposed parapet cut-outs will not undermine the structural stability of the façade, shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The statement must demonstrate the manner in which all elements of the front facade are to be retained and protected during demolition and construction and development shall be completed in accordance with the agreed details. 

Reason: In the interests of the character of the Conservation Area and the amenities of surrounding occupiers.