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.

Proposed fourth storey extension to existing building to create 2 additional 2 bedroom flats with associated parking and bin and bike storage.

John Newton (local resident objecting) and Councillors Moulton and Shields (ward councillors objecting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported two further bits of correspondence had been received.  A photo showing perceived poor workmanship of neighbouring building and a suggestion that plans are not shown correctly and that amendments have been made without further consultation.  Officers noted that the workmanship on the neighbouring building was not a material consideration.  In regard to the measurements it was noted that highways officers had visited the site and measured the access points and driveway. It was explained that whilst it did appear that the received plans were inaccurate the principle and feasibility of the scheme would not be affected and that the addition of further conditions, as set out below, would resolve issues relating to access, parking, and bicycle storage and garden access.

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

RESOLVED that the Panel

  (i)  Delegate to the Planning and Development Manager to grant planning permission subject to the planning conditions recommended at the end of this report; any amendments agreed at the meeting; and the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure:

a.  Financial contributions 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 financial contributions towards Solent Disturbance Mitigation Project are not completed within one month of the decision of the Planning and Rights of Way Panel, the Service Lead - Infrastructure, Planning & Development be authorised to refuse permission on the ground of failure of the application to mitigate against its wider direct impact with regards to the additional pressure that further residential development will place upon the Special Protection Areas of the Solent Coastline contrary to Policy CS22 of the Council's Amended Core Strategy (2015) as supported by the Habitats Regulations.

  (iii)  That the Planning and Development Manager be given delegated powers to add, vary and /or delete conditions as necessary.

Amended Conditions

06 PARKING AND ACCESS (PRE-OCCUPATION)

The 2 additional parking spaces shown on the approved amended plans shall be clearly marked out as agreed before the development first comes into occupation and shall thereafter be retained as approved. Notwithstanding the approved amended plan the site access on site from Archers Road shall be widened to provide a minimum width of 5 metres at the back edge of pavement with the affected gate post removed and rebuilt to match the existing gate post in order to mark this position.  These access works shall be implemented in full prior to the first occupation of the development and shall thereafter be retained as approved.

REASON: To correct the discrepancy within the plans, to prevent obstruction to traffic in neighbouring roads and in the interests of highway safety.

07.REFUSE & RECYCLING (PERFORMANCE)

Before the development hereby approved first comes into occupation, the storage for refuse and recycling shall be provided in accordance with the plans hereby approved and it shall thereafter be retained as approved.  For the avoidance of doubt the bin store shall be served by a purpose made smooth pathway (rather than the loose gravel currently shown) linking it to the public highway.

REASON: In the interest of visual and residential amenity and to ensure ease of access for refuse collection.

Note to applicant: In accordance with para 9.2.3 of the Residential Design Guide (September 2006): if this development involves new dwellings, the applicant is liable for the supply of refuse bins, and should contact SCC refuse team at Waste.management@southampton.gov.uk at least 8 weeks prior to occupation of the development to discuss requirements

08. CYCLE STORAGE FACILITIES (PRE-COMMENCEMENT CONDITION)

Notwithstanding the approved drawing before the development hereby approved first comes into occupation, secure and covered storage for bicycles shall be provided in accordance with details to be first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The storage shall be thereafter retained as approved.

REASON: To encourage cycling as an alternative form of transport.

Note to Applicant:

As shown on amended plan ref: 101a the cycle storage impinges on safe access and moving the store to the rear of the site will improve access and cycle security.

Additional Conditions

13.  AMENITY SPACE ACCESS

The sunken lawned garden to the front of the site shall be maintained in an appropriate condition for its ongoing use, with unfettered access, by the residents and their visitors of the existing and approved flats (8 in total) at 37 Archers Road (‘Glyn Court’) for the lifetime of the development.  Access to this amenity space by all affected residents shall be first made available prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, if not before.

REASON: To ensure that all flats within this development have unfettered access to an external amenity space that it fit for purpose following the intensification of development hereby permitted.