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 2x 3-storey extensions following part demolition and internal alterations to provide 30 additional guest bedrooms and staff room, with alterations to car park, new cycle/refuse storage and new plant equipment on roof.

Jane Jameson (local residents/ objecting), Katie Brown (agent), Jerry Gillen (supporter) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The Panel raised concerns that the cycling provision on site related to staff only and did not include the potential of visitors cycling to the hotel. Officer agreed that Condition 19 would be amended, as set out below.

The Panel then 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 unanimously.

RESOLVED that the Panel:

  (i)  Delegated approval to the Service Lead – Planning, Infrastructure and Development Manager 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 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.  The 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 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.  The 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);

e.  The submission, approval and implementation of a CCTV network that can be linked into and/or accessed by the Council and its partners (if required); and

f.  Submission and implementation of a Travel Plan.

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

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

Amended condition

19.  Cycle storage (Pre-commencement Condition)

Notwithstanding the information already submitted no development shall commence until plans and elevational details of the secure, covered cycle storage for staff, guests and visitors of the development hereby approved have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The cycle storage shall be provided in accordance with the agreed details prior to the extensions first coming into use and thereafter retained for that purpose at all times.

REASON: To ensure an appropriate provision of cycle storage is made for future users of the development in accordance with saved policy SDP5 of the adopted Local Plan.