Agenda and minutes

It was noted that following receipt of the temporary resignation of Councillor  Cox from the Panel the Director of Legal and Governance acting under delegated powers, had appointed Councillor Evemy to replace them for the purposes of this meeting. In addittion the Panel noted the apologies of Councillor Wood.

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on 8 October 2024 and to deal with any matters arising.

RESOLVED: that the minutes for the Panel meeting on 8 October 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.

Report of the Head of Transport and planning 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 Head of Transport and Planning in respect of an application for planning permission for the proposed development at the above address recommending that the application authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to the criteria listed in the report.

Redevelopment of the site. Erection of 2x 3-bedroom detached houses, with associated parking, cycle storage and gardens together with the relocation of the bus stop following demolition of existing garages (amended description).

Justin Bass and Denisa Trica (local residents) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported that conditions relating to the Kassel kerbing and parking (Condition 2)would need to be amended as below and Condition 9 would need to be updated to reflect the correct number of parking spaces for each dwelling.  Additionally Members sought to ensure that there was adequate provision for waste storage of refuse and recycling bins. Officers agreed to amend Condition 7 as set out below to address Panel Members concerns.

Upon being put to the vote the Panel unanimously confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment.

The Panel then considered recommendations 2 and 3 that authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to criteria listed in the report (as amended).  Upon being put to the vote the recommendations were carried unanimously.

RESOLVED

1.  To confirm the Habitats Regulation Assessment set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

2.  That authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to the conditions in the report and any additional or amended conditions or planning obligations set out below and the completion a S.106 or S.111 Legal Agreement to secure either a scheme of measures or a financial contribution to mitigate against the pressure on European designated nature conservation sites in accordance with Policy CS22of the Core Strategy and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations2010.

3.  That authority be grated to the Head of Transport and Planning to add, vary and/or delete relevant parts of the Section 106 agreement and/or conditions as necessary. In the event that the legal agreement is not completed within a reasonable period following the Panel meeting, the Head of Transport and Planning be authorised to refuse permission on the ground of failure to secure the provisions of the Section 106 Legal Agreement

Changes to conditions

Condition 2 Works to relocate Kassel kerbing (Pre-Occupation)

The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the works to relocate the bus stop and provide Kassel kerbing as set out in the approved plans have been completed.’

Reason: To ensure the retention of the bus stop and in the interests of highway safety.

Condition 7 Refuse & Recycling (Pre-Commencement)

Prior to the commencement of development, details of storage for refuse and recycling (including location within rear garden and elevational details), together with the access to it, shall be submitted  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

Report of the Head of Transport and planning 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 Head of Transport and Planning in respect of an application for planning permission for the proposed development at the above address recommending that the application be conditionally approved  subject to the criteria listed in the report.

Minor material amendment sought to planning permission ref 17/00677/FUL for alterations including changes to windows, raising floor level and increasing size of the first floor (Amended).

Councillor Blackman (ward councillor) was present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

It was noted that the Officer’s report needed adjustment as a consequences of changes to the parking layout. It was reported that Condition 12 needed amendment as set out below.

The Panel considered the recommendation that the application be conditionally approved subject to criteria listed in the report (as amended). Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out within the report and any additional or amended condition set out below.

Changes to condition

Condition 12 Tree Survey and Protection

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Tree Survey and Protection Plan (ref 284-2016) by Mark Hinsley Arboricultural Consultants Ltd dated 26.5.17.

Prior to commencement of work on the surfacing treatment of the driveway and car parking spaces, an addendum to the tree protection plan shall be provided to provide tree protection measures for the area of the tandem car parking spaces within the root protection area of the protected beech tree on the boundary with 13 Ardnave Crescent.

The driveway and car parking shall subsequently be installed and retained in accordance with the agreed tree protection measures.

Reason: To ensure that trees to be retained will be adequately protected from damage throughout the construction period and from car parking.