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.

Erection of a single storey detached classroom.

Mark Vallis and Julie Marsh (local residents objecting) and Gary Hampton (Executive Head Teacher) and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer acknowledged the residents’ and Panel concerns about the delivery times for materials and hours of use for the facility and gave assurance that the travel plan would cover these matters and that a condition would be added to the planning permission.

Upon being put to the vote was then put to the vote the officer recommendation to delegate authority to the Service Lead- Planning Infrastructure and Development was carried.

RESOLVED

  (i)  Delegate to the Service Lead - Planning, Infrastructure and Development to grant planning permission subject to: the conditions listed in the report;  any amendments to the conditions listed below; and the completion of a Section 106 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.  Submission and implementation within a specified timescale of a Travel Plan;

  (ii)  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.

  (iii)  That the Service Lead Infrastructure, Planning and Development be given delegated powers to add, vary and/or delete relevant parts of the Section 106 legal agreement and/or conditions as necessary.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS

CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY HOURS RESTRICTION. PERFORMANCE CONDITION.

The delivery of construction related materials and equipment to the site shall not take place between the following hours (Monday to Friday) unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority:

·  07:30 – 09:15.

·  14:45 – 15:45

REASON: To prevent a potential source of on street parking pressure/potentially leading to congestion within nearby roads and in the interests of the amenity of residents living nearby, in particular on Yeovil Chase.

SCHOOL TRAVEL PLAN. PRE-OCCUPATION CONDITION.

Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved written documentary evidence demonstrating that the school travel plan has achieved the silver accreditation level under the STARS scoring system must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To reduce congestion and parking pressure in nearby roads, in particular Yeovil Chase; and in the interests of neighbouring residential amenity.

NOTE: Councillor Hecks declared an interest and withdrew from the meeting.