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 recommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Erection of a 2 storey, 3 bed detached house with associated car parking and refuse storage following demolition of existing garage.

Katie Bax (local residents objecting), and Councillors Keogh and Lewzey (ward councillors objecting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported adjustments to conditions 7 and 11 as set out below.  In addition the Panel requested that conditions relating to the boundary be strengthened.

The Panel considered the recommendation to delegate authority to the Service Lead: Planning, Infrastructure and Development to grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

RECORDED VOTE to grant planning permission

FOR:  Councillors Denness, Barnes-Andrews,

Claisse, Murphy, Coombs and Wilkinson

ABSTAINED:  Councillor Hecks

RESOLVED that the Panel:

(i)  Delegated approval to the Service Lead – Planning, Infrastructure and Development Manager to grant planning permission subject to the planning conditions set out in the report, and any additional or amended condition/s set out below, and securing a financial contribution (or alternative) towards Solent Disturbance Mitigation Project to mitigate against the pressure on European designated nature conservation sites in accordance with Policy CS22 of the Core Strategy and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010.

(ii)  Delegated permission for the Service Lead –Planning, Infrastructure and Development to add, vary and /or delete conditions as necessary and to refuse permission should the Solent Disturbance Mitigation Project payment not be made.

AMENDED CONDITIONS

07. SIGHTLINES SPECIFICATION (Pre-Commencement)

Sight lines shown on the approved drawing ADP/1704/P/00B Rev A of 2m by 2m measured at the back of footway shall be provided before the use of any building hereby approved commences, and notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 no fences walls or other means of enclosure shall be erected above a height of 0.6m above ground level within the sight line splays.

REASON: To provide safe access to the development and to prevent congestion on the highway.

11. REFUSE & RECYCLING (Performance)

Before the development hereby approved first comes into occupation, 2 x 360litre wheeled bins (one with green lid, one with blue lid) and a glass collection box for refuse storage shall be provided and thereafter retained on site. The bins shall only be moved to the footway on the day of collection and shall remain within the residential curtilage at all other times. 

REASON: In the interest of visual and residential amenity.

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.

13. LANDSCAPING & MEANS OF ENCLOSURE DETAILED PLAN (Pre-Commencement)

Notwithstanding the submitted details, before the commencement of any site works a detailed landscaping scheme and implementation timetable shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing, which includes:

  i.  means of enclosure and section drawings to show the height of enclosure in relation to neighbouring garden levels; hard surfacing materials, structures and ancillary objects (refuse bins, lighting columns etc.);

  ii.  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;

  iii.  details of any proposed boundary treatment, including retaining walls; and

  iv.  a landscape management scheme.

The approved hard and soft landscaping scheme (including parking) for the whole site shall be carried out prior to occupation of the building or during the first planting season following the full completion of building works, whichever is sooner. 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