Agenda item

Report of the Planning and Development Manager recommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address, attached.

The Panel considered the report of the Planning and Development Manager recommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.  (Copy of the report circulated with the agenda and appended to the signed minutes).

Redevelopment of the site by erection of 2, 3 and 5-storey buildings to provide retail units (Use Classes A1 - A5 - 620 square metres), a community and library facility, 70 dwellings (40 houses and 30 flats) with associated parking and other works including stopping up and diversion of existing rights of way, new public footpaths, footway, verge and highway

Mr Goodman (Architect) and Ms Friedman-Brown (supporting) (Estates Regeneration, SCC) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported an amendment to the Recommendation and amendments to two Conditions.  He also reported that two additional representations had been received. 

RESOLVED

i)  to delegate to the Planning and Development Manager to grant planning permission subject to the completion of an agreement through the land sale under section 111 of the Local Government Act 1972, Section 2 of the Local Government Act 2000 and section 1 of the Localism Act 2011 a planning agreement under S.106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) would be secured and subject to the conditions listed in the report and the amended conditions set out below; and

ii)  that the Planning and Development Manager be given delegated powers to vary relevant parts of the Section 106 agreement and to remove, vary or add conditions as necessary.

Amended conditions

09.  APPROVAL CONDITION - Details of building materials to be used [Pre-commencement condition]

Notwithstanding the information shown on the approved drawings and application form no development works shall be carried out unless and until a written schedule of external materials and finishes has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be implemented only in accordance with the agreed details. These shall include full details of the manufacturers, types and colours of the external materials to be used for balcony supports, edging, undersides and balustrading, external walls, windows and doors of the buildings. For the avoidance of doubt only the larger shop unit at the corner of Weston Lane and Wallace Road and that

for the library are approved under this planning application and that the shopfronts to the other retail units shall be the subject of further planning applications. 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.

Reason:

To enable the Local Planning Authority to control the development in detail in the interests of amenity by endeavouring to achieve built form of visual quality.

10.  APPROVAL CONDITION - Landscaping detailed plan [Pre-commencement condition]

Before the commencement of any site works a detailed landscaping scheme and implementation timetable, which clearly indicates finished site levels, the numbers, planting densities, types, planting size and species of trees and shrubs to be planted, means of enclosure, lighting and treatment of hard surfaced areas, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. In particular, this shall include a robust means of enclosure no less than 1.8m high to prevent through access from the retained open space to and from the most southerly point of access to Weston Lane. The level of the roof terracing over the two wheelchair accessible flats adjacent to the retained public open space shall be higher than the level of that improved space. A minimum of 30 new trees shall be replanted to compensate for the 15 identified for removal. At least 2 of the 30 new trees shall be planted to semi-mature nursery standard (i.e. 25-30cm girth and

no less than 5m height at first planting).  The landscaping scheme shall specify all trees to be retained and to be lost and shall provide an accurate tree survey with full justification for the retention of trees or their loss. Any trees to be lost shall be replaced on a favourable basis (a two-for one basis unless circumstances dictate otherwise) to ensure a suitable environment is provided on the site.  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.  The approved scheme shall be carried out during the first planting season following the full completion of building works.  The approved scheme implemented shall be maintained for a minimum period of 5 years following its complete provision. Once provided, the robust means of enclosure no less most southerly point of access to Weston Lane, shall be retained at all times thereafter.

Reason:

To mitigate for tree loss on the site, particularly trees T12 and T13 in the applicant's tree survey. 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.

Also in the interests of limiting permeability through the site in the interests of crime reduction.