Agenda and minutes

It was noted that following receipt of the temporary resignation of Councillor G Lambert from the Panel the Service Director Legal and Business Operations acting under delegated powers, had appointed Councillor Kenny to replace them for the purposes of this meeting.  In addition the Panel noted the Apologies of Councillor Wood.

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on 20 February 2024 and 12 March 2024 to deal with any matters arising.

RESOLVED: that the minutes for the Panel meeting on 20 February, 12 March, 16 April and 4 June 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.

Report of the Head of Transport and planning 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 Transport and Planning in respect of an application for planning permission for the proposed development at the above address recommending that authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to the criteria listed in the report.

Change of use from an hotel (Class C1) to fully catered student accommodation (Sui Generis) with up to 99 bedrooms and associated spaces (no external/internal alterations)

Ros Cassy, Simon Reyneir and Norma Mackey (local residents/ objecting), Sarah  Beauden (agent), John Steven (applicant), and Councillor  Bogle (Ward Councillor) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer that the paragraph 7.3 of the report needed to amended and the following wording be added to it:

“When assessing the application, the Council has a duty to have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses as set out in the NPPF. This needs to be weighed against public benefits that have been set out in section 6 of the report such bringing the site back into use and providing an element of public access. Overall, the Council has had regard to the above and has deemed the benefit outweighs the harm in this case.”

In addition the Presenting Officer explained that a number conditions would need to be amended and that recommendation 2 (ii) would also needed to amended as set out below.   The Panel also requested that highways team be advised of the importance of discussing the design and location of any replacement bus shelter with the Historic Environment team due to the sensitive location and the setting of this Grade II* listed building.

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

The Panel then considered the recommendations that the application be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to criteria listed in the report (as amended).  Upon being put to the vote the recommendations (as amended) were unanimously carried.

RESOLVED

1.  To confirm the Habitats Regulation Assessment set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

2.  That authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to: the conditions in the report; any additional or amended conditions or planning obligations set out below; and the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure:

  I.  The completion of a S.106 Legal agreement to secure either the developer enters into an agreement with the Council under s.278 of the Highways Act to undertake a scheme of works or provides a financial contribution towards site specific transport contributions for highway improvements in the vicinity of the site, namely an enhanced bus shelter (including real time information display) to the front of the site to accommodate an increase in usage by students, in line with Policy SDP4 of the City of Southampton Local  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

Report of the Head of Transport and planning 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 Transport and Planning in respect of an application for planning permission for the proposed development at the above address recommending that the application be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to the criteria listed in the report.

Erection of a 6th floor extension for 2 penthouses (2 x 2-bedroom)

Nail Kacey(local residents/ objecting), and Bob Hull (agent), were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting. In addition the Panel noted that statements had been received from Lorraine Lakh, Phillip Drake, Dr Doherty , Radu-Daniel Voit and Maria Mihaela Gherda, circulated, read and posted online.

The presenting officer reported that paragraph 6.11 should have made reference to one bicycle and not two.  The report paragraph needed 7.3  needed amending to and the following be added it:

“When assessing the application, the Council has a duty to ensure special attention is paid to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of that area as set out in the NPPF. No objection has been raised by the Council’s Historic Environment officer nor the previous Planning Inspector on this basis. This duty needs to be balanced against the benefits of the scheme and in this case the provision of two units outweighs the harm in this case.”

During the debate on the application for the 2 flats it was clear that the situation in regard to the buildings waste and cycle storage had never been satisfactorily resolved.  Officers proposed that the recommendation be amended along with an additional condition should be added to address this matter, set out below.

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

The Panel then considered recommendations that authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to criteria listed in the report (as amended).  Upon being put to the vote the recommendations, as amended, were carried unanimously.

RESOLVED

1)  To confirm the Habitats Regulation Assessment set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

2)  That authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission to the planning conditions recommended at the end of this report and the completion of a S.106 or S.111 Legal Agreement to secure

a)  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; and

b)  Receipt of satisfactory amended plans within one month of the Panel meeting date showing a revised communal cycle store to a metirc scale showing useable Sheffield style hoops for use by all residents (existing and proposed).  . The approved cycle storage shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved (if not before) and shall be retained for the lifetime of the development.  In  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

Report of the Head of Transport and planning 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 Transport and Planning in respect of an application for planning permission for the proposed development at the above address recommending that the application be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to the criteria listed in the report.

Continued implementation of planning permission 13/01284/FUL not in accordance with condition 3. Variation to condition 3 (hours of use) to vary the opening hours to 11:00 to midnight (11:00 to 00:00 hours) Monday to Sunday - Description amended to reduce extended hours from 03:00 am close to 00:00 midnight close.

The Panel then considered recommendations that the application that authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to criteria listed in the report.  Upon being put to the vote the recommendations were carried unanimously.

RESOLVED

1.  That authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to the planning conditions recommended at the end of this report and the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure the provision of a financial contribution towards late night Community Safety Initiatives within the City Centre, having regard to the late night uses within the application proposal and in accordance with policy AP8 of the City Centre Action Plan as supported by the Planning Obligations SPD.

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