Agenda item

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.

Redevelopment of the site. Demolition of the existing building and erection of 7 x dwellings (2 x 4-bed, 3 x 3-bed, 2 x 2-bed flats) with associated access, parking and landscaping (resubmission of 16/00083/FUL)

David Jerram (local residents/ objecting) and Dr Martin Dobson (Residents’ Specialist Witness), Amanda Sutton (agent), and Councillor Inglis (ward councillors/objecting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported that residents had commissioned a report by an independent arborcultralist which had been circulated to the Panel and was available on the internet. The response from the City’s tree team was circulated and detailed during the meeting. The presenting officer detailed required amendment to the recommendation and the clauses set out in the S106.  It was noted that there was no longer a requirement for terms relating to affordable housing and that an additional clause would be required for a tree replacement plan. 

The presenting officer also stated that conditions relating to trees and archaeology would require amendment. 

RECORDED VOTE to grant planning permission

FOR:  Councillors Barnes-Andrews, Coombs and Denness

AGAINST:  Councillors L Harris, Hecks and Mintoff

On the use of the Chairs second and casting vote the application was approved.

RESOLVED

  (i)  to delegate to the Planning and Development Manager to grant planning permission subject to the completion of a S106 Legal Agreement, the conditions listed in the report, and the amendment to the S106 and the amended conditions, set out below.

  (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.

AMENDED S106 CLAUSE

Delete clause ii

“Provision of affordable housing in accordance with Policies CS15, CS16 & 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).”

ADDITIONAL CLAUSE

“Provision of Tree replacement plan identifying the trees to be replaced at a ratio of two replacements for each tree removed and the contribution towards any off site provision required in accordance with saved Policy SDP12 of the Local Plan Review (as amended 2015) and the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013).”  

AMMENDED CONDITIONS

16. Archaeological watching brief investigation

No development shall take place within the site until the implementation of a programme of archaeological work has been secured in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To ensure that the archaeological investigation is initiated at an appropriate point in development procedure.

17. Archaeological watching brief work programme

The developer will secure the completion of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To ensure that the archaeological investigation is completed.

ADDITIONAL 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:

(i)  A specification for the location and erection of protective fencing around all vegetation to be retained;

(ii)  Specification for the installation of any additional root protection measures;

(iii)  Specification for the removal of any built structures, including hard surfacing, within protective fencing areas;

(iv)  Specification for the construction of hard surfaces where they impinge on tree roots;

(v)  The location of site compounds, storage areas, car parking, site offices, site access, heavy/large vehicles (including cranes and piling rigs)

(vi)  An arboricultural management strategy, to include details of any necessary tree surgery works, the timing and phasing of all arboricultural works and protection measures; and

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

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