Agenda item

Report of the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and Development recommending that authorisation to approve the application be delegated 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 a 3 storey building comprising 9 flats (6 x 1-bed, 3 x 2-bed) with associated parking, bin store and amenity space following demolition of existing building (Outline application seeking approval for access, appearance, layout and scale) (resubmission of 15/02138/OUT)

The Panel requested officers tighten the materials condition to ensure that the development would be in keeping with the surrounding area.

Upon being put to the vote the officer recommendation to delegate planning permission, with the amendments set out below, was unanimously approved.

RESOLVED

  (i)  to delegate to the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and to delegate to the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and Development to grantplanning permission subject to: the conditions listed in the report; the amendments to the report, set out below; and the completion of a S106 Legal Agreement, to secure

a.  Financial contributions towards site specific transport contributions for highway 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.  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.  Either a scheme of works or a financial contribution towards Solent Disturbance Mitigation Project in accordance with policy CS22 (as amended 2015) of the Core Strategy and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010.

  (ii)  In the event that the legal agreement is not completed within three months of the decision of the Planning and Rights of Way Panel, Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and Development be authorised to refuse permission on the ground of failure to secure the provisions of the Section 106 Legal Agreement.

  (iii)  That the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and Development be given delegated powers to add, vary and /or delete relevant parts of the Section 106 agreement and/or conditions as necessary. In the event that the scheme’s viability is tested prior to planning permission being issued and, following an independent assessment of the figures, it is no longer viable to provide the full package of measures set out above then a report will be bought back to the Planning and Rights of Way Panel for further consideration of the planning application.

Amended Condition

Details of building materials to be used (Pre-Commencement Condition)

Notwithstanding the information shown on the approved drawings and application form, with the exception of site clearance, demolition and preparation works, no development works shall be carried out until a written schedule of external materials and finishes, including samples and sample panels where necessary, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  These shall include full details of the manufacturer's composition, types and colours of the external materials to be used for external walls, windows, doors, rainwater goods, and the roof of the proposed buildings. In addition, further details of window reveals, sills and lintel design and brickwork detailing to add interest to the building shall be submitted to and agreed in writing.  It is the Local Planning Authority's practice to review all such materials on site. The developer should have regard to the context of the site in terms of surrounding building materials and should be able to demonstrate why such materials have been chosen and why alternatives were discounted.  If necessary this should include presenting alternatives on site. Development shall be implemented only in accordance with the agreed details.

REASON: To enable the Local Planning Authority to control the development in detail in the interests of amenity by endeavouring to achieve a building of visual quality.