Agenda item

Report of the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and 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 Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure 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 buildings.  Erection of a part two-storey and part three-storey building fronting Anglesea Road to provide 41 retirement flats with the erection of 16 dwellinghouses (including 6 bungalows) accessed from Stratton Road with associated access, parking and landscaping - Description amended after validation following changes to the proposed layout and the replacement of a flatted block of 20 flats with 12 houses.

GianBendinelli was present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported some slight change to the report regarding to the viability of the application.  It was reported further clarification was being sort in regard to the land deal as it affected the existing tenants.  It was reported that the Council’s independent advisor did not expect this issue to improve the viability of the scheme significantly.  It was further noted that legal advice taken in regard to this alternative was not supported by the Development Plan and should not be considered further.

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: Planning, Infrastructure and Development to grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried

RECORDED VOTE to grant planning permission

FOR:  Councillors Denness, Coombs, Barnes-Andrews, Claisse,

L Harris and Hecks

ABSTAINED:  Councillor Mintoff

RESOLVED that the Panel:

(i)  Confirmed the Habitats Regulations Assessment set out in Appendix 1 of the report;

(ii)  Delegated authority to the Service Lead – Planning, Infrastructure and Development to grant planning permission subject to the planning conditions recommended at the end of this report; any amendments set out below; and the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure:

a.  Either a s.278 agreement or financial contributions towards site specific transport contributions for highway improvements in the vicinity of the site – including works to both Stratton Road and Anglesea Road to improve access, visibility and pedestrian safety (where necessary) - 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.  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);

c.  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;

d.  Submission of a Training and Employment Management Plan committing to adopting  local labour and employment initiatives, in accordance with Policies CS24 & 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);

e.  The submission, approval and implementation of a Carbon Management Plan setting out how the carbon neutrality will be achieved and/or how remaining carbon emissions from the development will be mitigated in accordance with policy CS20 of the Core Strategy and the Planning Obligations SPD (September 2013);

f.  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, the Solent Disturbance Mitigation Project (SDMP)  and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 as set out in the attached Habitats Regulations Assessment;

g.  Parking permit restriction to prevent residents gaining permits for the nearby Controlled Parking Zone.

(iii)  In the event that the legal agreement is not completed or progressing within a reasonable timeframe after the Planning and Rights of Way Panel, the Service Lead – Planning, Infrastructure and Development will be authorised to refuse permission on the ground of failure to secure the provisions of the Section 106 Legal Agreement, unless an extension of time agreement has been entered into.

(iv)  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.