- 16/00313/OUT - Outline application, with all matters reserved, for the development of a retail unit up to 200 sq. metres (use class A1) at The Heath Business and Technical Park, Heath Road South, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 4QF
Minutes:
The consultation procedure undertaken was outlined in the report together with background information in respect of the site.
Officers reported that since the publication of the agenda a further representation had been received raising issues regarding impact on local businesses and the need for such a development. In response Members were advised that there was no requirement for an impact test with a retail development of this scale or to request the applicant to demonstrate the need for the development as per the National Planning Policy Framework.
Councillor Charlotte Gerrard had made a representation objecting to the application and as she was unable to attend the meeting, she requested that her representation be considered by the Committee.
After considering the application, the Officer’s updates and representations made, the Committee agreed to approve the application, subject to the conditions listed below.
RESOLVED: That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:
1) Time limit – outline permission;
2) Submission of reserved matters;
3) Development parameters;
4) Site levels (BE1);
5) Facing materials to be agreed (BE1 and BE2);
6) Breeding birds protection (G21);
7) Tree protection (BE);
8) Construction management plan (Highways) (BE1);
9) Electric vehicle charging point (CS19);
10) Travel plan – (TP16);
11) Site waste management plan (WM8);
12) Sustainable waste management design (WM9);
13) Foul water (PR16); and
14) Surface water regulatory scheme (PR16).