Minutes:
The consultation procedure undertaken was outlined in the report together with background information in respect of the site. It was noted that 26 letters of objection had been received (including a Ward Councillor) on the grounds of which were detailed in the report. In addition it was reported that 11 further letters of objection had been received following consultation regarding the removal of the B2 use from the description which were the same as the ones detailed in the report.
Mr Thomas addressed the Committee on behalf of local residents objecting to the application on the grounds that the site was too close to the proximity of local residents, also it was felt that residents were recovering from the pollution scare five years ago. In addition their concerns were noted regarding increase of traffic flow and the height of the buildings. Mr Thomas requested that the application be deferred.
Ward Councillor, Councillor M. Hodgkinson also addressed the Committee to oppose the application on the grounds of which were detailed in a document that was tabled at the meeting. (see appendix a).
Members raised concerns regarding the privacy and noise level issues for local residents. In reply it was noted that there were no planning reasons to defer the application.
It was reported that the Health and Safety Executive had confirmed they did not wish to call in the application.
RESOLVED: That authority be deferred to the Operational Director of Environmental & Regulatory Services in consultation with the Chairman subject to the application not being called in by the Health and Safety Executive to approve subject to the following 24 conditions and additional 6 conditions listed below:
1.
Reserved matters
condition, for the submission of and approval prior to the commencement of
development.
2.
Time limit for
the submission of reserved matters.
3.
Time limit for
the commencement of development.
4.
Reserved
matters to be submitted and carried out as approved.
5.
Materials
condition, requiring the submission and approval of the materials to be used
(BE2).
6.
Drainage
condition, requiring the submission and approval of drainage details (BE1).
7.
Landscaping
condition, requiring the submission of both hard and soft landscaping (BE2).
8.
Boundary
treatments to be submitted and approved in writing (BE1).
9.
Wheel
cleansing facilities to be submitted and approved in writing (BE1).
10.
Parking conditions to ensure parking and servicing
areas is provided and maintained at all times. The use of the premises shall
not commence until the vehicle access and parking has been laid out (TP12).
11.
Details of the design of the bin storage (BE2).
12.
Construction hours to be adhered to throughout the
course of the development (BE1).
13.
Delivery hours to be adhered to throughout the life of
the permission (BE1).
14.
Condition
that construction traffic is to use Weston Point Expressway (BE1).
15.
To maintain the minimum distances to the residential
properties (BE1).
16.
The parking shall be provided to a ratio of 1 Space per
30sqm.
17.
Subject to a travel plan being submitted and approved
in writing (TP16).
18.
A phasing
agreement on the submission and implementation of the reserved matters to be
submitted (BE1).
19.
A traffic
management scheme to be agreed and implemented (TP15).
20.
No lighting to
be installed within the site or on the building without further approval from
the Local Planning Authority (Policy BE1 and PR4).
21.
Prior to the
commencement of development an amphibian survey is undertaken including
remediation package and replacement pond.
22.
Details of a
soakaway system and oil interceptor.
23.
No existing
trees to pruned or felled without consent.
24.
A full tree
survey, arboricultural method statement and tree protection plan to be submitted.
Additional conditions were as follows:
1. Details of cycle parking shall be provided prior to commencement (BE1).
2. Details of changing and shower facilities shall be provided (BE1).
3. Details of existing site levels and finished floor levels shall be submitted and approved (BE1).
4. Details of extract and refrigeration systems shall be submitted and approved (PR2).
5. Extract and refrigeration units shall be located on the North West elevation of site 1 and 3 away from residential properties.
6. Grampian condition for off site highways work to cover junction and access improvements with an agreed phasing plan and time table.