Minutes:
The consultation procedure undertaken was outlined in the report together with background information in respect of the site. It was noted that comments had been received from eight local residents at the time the report was written and were detailed in the report.
In addition a letter had been received from Elite Homes, who had previously had an application recommended for refusal on an adjacent site, which was subsequently withdrawn. The letter raised concerns regarding the following:
· the same considerations given to the comprehensive development of the entire residential designation be given equal consideration on this current application;
· concerns around access and provision of the road and rights across it from third parties which could be achieved through a section 106 agreement; and
· underground car parking which could cause flooding issues.
The Planning Officer informed the Committee that in relation to the first point as detailed in the report the whole basis of the approval was that the site would provide the opportunity to facilitate the link through to the adjacent sites which would have the potential to unlock the access problems, experienced by Elite Homes on their previous application.
With regards to the second point it was noted that the applicant had agreed to enter in to a Section 106 Agreement to facilitate this access for future development on the adjacent land. A decision would only be issued on completion of this Agreement.
In relation to the third point the Committee was advised that the Environment Agency had raised no objections to the scheme based on the provision of the underground car parking.
It was reported that amended plans had been submitted which successfully dealt with the following:
The amended plans illustrated the building set back a further 4.8m which would provide additional protection of the privacy and outlook of the existing occupiers of the terraced properties on Hale Road.
The Committee was advised that the Council’s Highway Engineers had requested further amended plans to improve the highway, car parking layouts and location of cycle stores. It was considered that these improvements could be achieved though planning permission.
It was reported that the applicant had been requested to provide a financial contribution towards the HGV Relief Road.
RESOLVED: That the application be approved subject to the following 18 conditions including a Section 106 Legal Agreement for the provision of off site open space and free access through to the adjacent site without recourse to ransom.
1 The
entering into a Legal Agreement for off-site open space provision and allowing
free access through site to adjacent land. (Policy RG5 and H3).
2 In accordance with amended plans
(Policy RG5 and BE1).
3 Prior
to commencement the applicant to install security gates for the access to the
rear of 353-363 Hale Road following approval of details by the Local Planning
Authority (Policy BE1).
4 Prior
to commencement the submission of material samples for approval (Policy BE2).
5 Prior
to commencement the submission of details of all boundary treatments for
approval (Policy BE22).
6 Prior
to commencement the submission of details of a hard and soft landscaping scheme
(Policy BE1).
7 Prior
to commencement the submission of detailed species of soft landscaping for
approval (Policy BE1).
8 Prior
to commencement the submission of details of bin and cycle stores, to be
secured, for approval (Policy BE2).
9 Prior
to commencement the submission of a ground investigation and undertaking of any
remedial works where required (Policy PR14).
10 Prior
to commencement the submission of existing ground levels and proposed finished
floor/ground levels for approval (Policy BE1).
11 Prior
to commencement the submission of drainage details for approval (Policy BE1).
12 Prior
to commencement the submission of details of wheel wash to be used throughout
the course of the construction period (Policy BE1).
13 Landscaping
scheme to be implemented during the course of development or next available
planting season (Policy BE1).
14 Access,
roads, car parking and service areas to be laid out prior to occupation of
premises (Policy BE1, TP6, TP7, TP12 and TP17).
15 Windows
to north and east elevations to be installed with triple glazing and trickle
vents (Policy PR7).
16 No
lighting to be installed within the site or on the building without further
approval from the Local Planning Authority (Policy BE1 and PR4).
17 Restricted
hours of construction (Policy BE1).
18 Provision of domestic refuse bins.