Agenda item

Report of the Interim Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending that conditional approval be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending that conditional planning permission be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Retrospective alterations to site layout to allow an additional parking space resulting in a reduced garden size for block B and alterations to the landscaping to the front of block D to enable sufficient space for emergency vehicle turning and for loading and unloading for pontoon users (Amended Description)

Penny King (agent) was present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting. Additionally statements from Tony Scorey and Barry Bowerman were received, circulated and presented to the Panel.

The presenting officers reported the in the light of additional information received after the report was published there was a need to change the recommendation as set out below.  In addition amendments to conditions 2 and 5, as set below, were explained to the Panel.

The Panel then considered the amended recommendation to delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Economic Development grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

RECORDED VOTE

FOR:  Councillors L Harris, Prior, J Payne and Coombs

AGAINST:  Councillor Windle

RESOLVED that the Panel delegated authority to the Head of Planning and Economic Development to issue permission following further investigation/checks regarding land ownership, with any necessary notifications to follow if the original certificate is found to be incorrect and needs amending. If any new material considerations are identified as a result, which were not presented/discussed by Panel, the application shall be reconsidered by the Planning & Rights of Way Panel ahead of final determination. If further notification is needed and no new material issues are identified, within the requisite timeframe then delegated permission will follow.

Amended Conditions

2.Landscaping, lighting & means of enclosure detailed plan (Within 1 month).

Notwithstanding the submitted details, within 1 month of the date of this permission a detailed landscaping scheme and implementation timetable shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing, which includes:

(i)  planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/planting densities where appropriate;

(ii)  an accurate plot of all trees to be retained and to be lost. Any trees to be lost shall be replaced on a favourable basis (a two-for one basis unless circumstances dictate otherwise and agreed in advance);

(iii)  a landscape management scheme: and

(iv)  knee rails to prevent loading and unloading from occurring on landscaped areas outside of the emergency vehicle parking area.

The approved hard and soft landscaping scheme for the whole site shall be carried out during the first planting season following the date of this planning permission. The approved scheme implemented shall be maintained for a minimum period of 5 years following its complete provision.

Any trees, shrubs, seeded or turfed areas which die, fail to establish, are removed or become damaged or diseased, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting shall be replaced by the Developer in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. The Developer shall be responsible for any replacements for a period of 5 years from the date of planting.

REASON: To improve the appearance of the site and enhance the character of the development in the interests of visual amenity, to ensure that the development makes a positive contribution to the local environment and, in accordance with the duty required of the Local Planning Authority by Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

5.Car Parking Management Plan (Within 1 month).

Within 1 month of the date of this permission a Car Parking Management Plan (CPMP) to include management arrangements, and details of signage to prevent fly parking within the site access and turning areas to control usage of the additional parking area and loading/unloading areas, shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The management arrangements and signage shall be carried out, installed and retained as agreed for the lifetime of the development within 1 month from the date of formal approval by the Local Planning Authority. At no time shall the marina loading area/emergency vehicle turning area be used as a permanent, long stay and/or overnight parking area for use by either residents or by boat owners, marina staff and members of the public whilst accessing the moorings, pontoons and slip way fronting the River.  Details of such controls shall be repeated in the submitted CPMP.

REASON: In the interests of pedestrian safety and the visual amenities of the area and to ensure that loading/unloading space close to the marina is free and available to use; particularly by the emergency services if required.