Agenda item

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

Erection of four x 4 bed detached dwellings with landscaping, drainage and associated works with access onto Leah Close.

Andrew Taylor and Lisa Waghorne (local residents/ objecting), Jack Bell and Councillor Wood (Ward councillors) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting. In addition the Panel noted that a statement had been received, circulated, read and posted online from Andrew Taylor and Hugh Murray.

The presenting officer reported to the Panel that an additional 3 extra conditions relating to site access were needed  as set out below.

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

The Panel then considered recommendation 2 that the application be delegated to the Director of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to criteria listed in the report (as amended) and recommendations (3) and (4).  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 Director of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to

a.   the conditions in the report and any additional or amended conditions or planning obligations set out below; and

b.  the completion of a Unilateral Undertaking or S.111 Agreement to secure a scheme of measures or a financial contribution 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.

3.  That the Director of Transport and Planning be granted delegated powers to add, vary and/or delete conditions as necessary; and

4.  In the event that a financial contribution towards the Solent Disturbance Mitigation Project is not secured within 1 month following the Panel meeting, the Director of Transport and Planning be authorised to refuse permission on the grounds of failure to mitigate the development's impact upon the ecological importance of the Special Protection Areas (SPA) within and around the Solent.

NOTE:  Councillor Wood had withdrawn from the Panel in order to make representation on behalf of her Ward.

Additional conditions

Leah Close Pre-Development Highway Condition Survey. (Pre-commencement)

Prior to the commencement of the development an existing condition survey for the highway and kerbing of Leah Close shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, which includes:

·  A survey and written report, including plans, photographs and descriptions of defects to the existing highway.

REASON: To identify the pre-construction condition of Leah Close, to enable repair works to be agreed to a suitable & reasonable standard.

Leah Close Post-Development Highway Condition Survey & Repair Method. (Pre-occupation)

Prior to the first occupation of the development, and following the completion of the development, a condition survey for the highway and kerbing of Leah Close, used by construction vehicles, with repair method and timetable, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, which includes:

·  A survey and written report, including plans, photographs and descriptions of defects to the highway.

·  Repair specification including type of construction proposed, materials, and all relevant horizontal cross-sections and longitudinal sections showing existing and proposed levels.

The development shall not be occupied unless the approved repair works have been completed in accordance with agreed details.

REASON: To identify the construction vehicle impact on the condition of Leah Close and to ensure that any works to repair the road are carried out to a suitable standard; and to ensure development access is achieved in priority order for pedestrians, disabled people; and for people wheeling and cycling.

Leah Close Repair Completion. (Pre-occupation)

Prior to the final occupation of the development evidence of the completion of the agreed repair works for Leah Close shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, which includes:

·  Photographs

·  construction completion certificates.

Leah Close will, thereafter remain open for use by residents of the development and their visitors.

REASON: To confirm that the condition of Leah Close has returned to a suitable standard following the completion of the development; and to ensure development access is achieved in priority order for pedestrians, disabled people; and for people wheeling and cycling.