Agenda item

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.

Alterations and extension of existing building to form 7 flats (4x 1-bed flats, 2x 2-bed flats and 1x 3-bed flats)

Chris Leeder,(local residents/ objecting), Neil March (agent), and Councillors Blatchford and Payne (ward councillors) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.  In addition, a written statement from Mr Rawlings was circulated to the Panel. 

The presenting officer reported an amendment to the space standard as set out in the table in the report, noting that Flat 7 should read 43m² and Flat 6 should read as 56m².  In addition, it was explained that the conditions required amending 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 Service Lead: Infrastructure, Planning and Development to grant planning permission with the additional and amended conditions. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

RECORDED VOTE to grant planning permission.

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

AGAINST:  Councillor Mitchell

ABSTAINED:  Councillor Vaughan

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.  An agreement between the applicant and the Council under s.278 of the Highways Act to undertake a scheme of works or provide a financial contribution towards site specific transport contributions for highway improvements, including a Traffic Regulation Order (if required) and the reinstatement of the dropped kerb, 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 Developer Contributions SPD (April 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.  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)  In the event that the legal agreement is not completed within a reasonable period following the Panel meeting, the Head of 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 be granted authority to add, vary and /or delete relevant parts of the Section 106 agreement and/or conditions as necessary.

Additional and Amended Conditions

Amended Condition

08 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN (PRE-COMMENCEMENT)

Before any development or demolition works are commenced details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority making provision for a Construction Method Plan  for the development.  The Construction Management Plan shall include details of:

(a)  parking of vehicles of site personnel, operatives and visitors;

(b)  loading and unloading of plant and materials;

(c)  storage of plant and materials, including cement mixing and washings, used in constructing the development;

(d)  treatment of all relevant pedestrian routes and highways within and around the site throughout the course of construction and their reinstatement where necessary;

(e)  measures to be used for the suppression of dust and dirt throughout the course of construction;

(f)  details of construction vehicles wheel cleaning; and,

(g)  details of how noise emanating from the site during construction will be mitigated.  The approved Construction Management Plan shall be adhered to throughout the development process unless agreed otherwise in writing by the local planning authority.

(h)  Details of the timing and management of construction deliveries so as to avoid key school pick up and drop off times.

REASON: In the interest of health and safety, protecting the amenity of local land uses, neighbouring residents, the character of the area and highway safety.

Additional Conditions

ON SITE TURNING

The proposed on site parking for 2 vehicles and access (including on-site turning space) shall be provided in accordance with the details hereby approved prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved. The site shall be maintained in accordance with these details as such thereafter and  the on-site turning space kept clear for this purpose with no parking at any time.

REASON: In the interest of highways safety so that vehicles do not need to reverse out onto the junction and to ensure that parking is provided

ECOLOGICAL MITIGATION STATEMENT

Prior to the development commencing, the developer shall submit a programme of habitat and species mitigation and enhancement measures to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with these details prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved with the agreed scheme being retained as such thereafter.

REASON: To safeguard the ecological value of the surrounding area.