Agenda item

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

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

Demolition of part of existing school boundary wall, enclosure of existing playing field with new gates and fence (height 2.1m), stopping up of the existing footpath and diversion to new route around perimeter of the fence.

Mrs MacGillivray (Friends of Riverside Park/objecting), Mrs Maugy, Mr Martin, Mr Cooper, Mrs Bennett and Mr Hutchings (Local Residents/objecting), Councillor White (Ward Councillor/objecting), Mr Whitehead (Chair of Bitterne Park Primary School Governors), Mr Bean (Estates Manager, Bitterne Park Primary School) and Mrs Ward (Local Resident/supporting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported that:-

  (i)  the Community Use Agreement had been through consultation with the Friends of Bitterne Park, SCAPPS and Ward Councillors and no objections had been received to the latest version; and

  (ii)  the School had provided a letter in response to the objection from Sport England which would be included in the referral to the National Planning Casework Unit.

RESOLVED that authority be delegated to the Planning and Development Manager to grant planning permission subject to the amended conditions set out below and the following:-

  (i)  secure the Community Use Agreement to inform condition 02;  and

  (ii)  refer the application to the National Planning Casework Unit in accordance with The Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2009 following the objection from Sport England.

Amended Conditions

02. APPROVAL CONDITION - Community Use Agreement

Access to the playing fields enclosed by the fencing and gates hereby approved shall be provided in accordance with the details of the agreed Community Use Agreement dated......(to be updated before decision is issued on receipt of signed, dated and sealed community use agreement).

Reason:

To ensure the enclosed playing fields remain available to the community outside of school hours.

08. APPROVAL CONDITION - Landscaping detailed plan [Pre-Commencement Condition]

Before the commencement of any site works a detailed landscaping scheme and implementation timetable, which clearly indicates the numbers, planting densities, types, planting size and species of trees and shrubs to be planted, and treatment of hard surfaced areas, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

The landscaping scheme shall specify all trees to be retained and to be lost and shall provide an accurate tree survey with full justification for the retention of trees or their loss. Any trees to be lost shall be replaced on a favourable basis (a two-for one basis unless circumstances dictate otherwise and agreed in advance) to ensure a suitable environment is provided on the site.

Any trees, shrubs, seeded or turfed areas which die, fail to establish, are removed or become damaged or diseased, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting shall be replaced by the Developer in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. The Developer shall be responsible for any replacements for a period of 5 years from the date of planting.

The approved scheme shall be carried out prior to occupation of the building or during the first planting season following the full completion of building works, whichever is sooner. The approved scheme implemented shall be maintained for a minimum period of 5 years following its complete provision.

Reason:

To improve the appearance of the site and enhance the character of the development in the interests of visual amenity, to ensure that the development makes a positive contribution to the local environment and, in accordance with the duty required of the Local Planning Authority by Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

09. APPROVAL CONDITION - Arboricultural Method Statement [Pre-Commencement Condition]

No operation in connection with the development hereby permitted shall commence on site until a site specific Arboricultural Method Statement in respect of the protection of the trees during all aspects of work on site is submitted and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  It will be written with contractors in mind and will be adhered to throughout the duration of the demolition and development works on site.  The Method Statement will include the following:-

1.  A specification for the location and erection of protective fencing around all vegetation to be retained.

2.  Specification for the installation of any additional root protection measures.

3.  Specification for the removal of any built structures, including hard surfacing, within protective fencing areas.

4.  Specification for the construction of hard surfaces where they impinge

on tree roots.

5.  The location of site compounds, storage areas, car parking, site offices, site access, heavy/large vehicles.

6.  An arboricultural management strategy, to include details of any necessary tree surgery works, the timing and phasing of all arboricultural works and protection measures.

7.  Specification for soft landscaping practices within tree protection zones or the canopy of the tree, whichever is greatest.

Reason:

To ensure that provision has been made for trees to be retained and adequately protected throughout the construction period.