Agenda item

            The consultation procedure undertaken was outlined in the report together with background information in respect of the site.  It was noted that two letters of objection had been received, details of which were outlined in the report. 

            The Committee was advised that a further letter of objection had been received.  In addition to the issues previously reported – this objection was also raised on the grounds of impact on character and quality of local area due to loss of greenspace and trees, and the visual impact of the new dwellings.  Issues relating to noise and dust resulting from the demolition and construction, impact on health relating to asthma were also raised.

            The Committee heard representation from Mrs Edwards who spoke on behalf of residents from the area against the application.  Mrs Edwards raised various issues noted above, in addition to the problem of safe egress from Meadow Walk in the event of a fire or evacuation.

            The Planning Officer responded to say that during the development phase advice was sought from the Fire Service and issues had been dealt with by the Council’s Building Control Section in conjunction with the Fire Service.  Any areas of concern would be dealt with as reserved matters and approval from the Fire Service would be sought before any works were to be carried out.

            It was reported that the Environment Agency had added an extra condition of a bat survey and there were an additional two conditions regarding retaining walls and replacement footpaths.

            Members discussed various matters such as dust suppression methods, fire safety and how the demolition could be achieved without causing inconvenience to residents.

            It was noted that any issues that have arisen would be outweighed by the long term result.

            RESOLVED: That the application be approved subject to the following 14 conditions:

1.      Condition specifying amended plans (BE1);

2. Materials condition, requiring the submission and approval of the materials to be used (BE2);
3. Drainage condition, requiring the submission and approval of drainage details (BE1);
4. Drainage condition, requiring the submission and approval of oil interceptor details (BE1);
5. Landscaping condition, requiring the submission of both hard and soft landscaping to include replacement tree planting (BE2);
6. Boundary treatments including retaining walls to be submitted and approved in writing (BE2);
7. Wheel cleansing facilities to be submitted and approved in writing (BE1);
8. Construction and delivery hours to be adhered to throughout the course of the development (BE1);
9. Vehicle access, parking, servicing etc to be constructed prior to occupation of properties/ commencement of use (BE1);
10. Agreement and implementation of cycle parking provision (TP6);
11. Submission and agreement of finished floor and site levels (BE1);
12. Three conditions relating to restriction of permitted development rights relating to extensions and outbuildings, garage conversions and boundary fences etc (BE1);
13. Site investigation, including mitigation to be submitted and approved in writing (PR14); and
14. Four conditions relating to tree protection during construction (BE1).

Additional conditions were as follows:

1)     Bat survey as per request from Environment Agency;

2)     Retaining walls;

3)     Replacement footpath; and

4)     The agreement of additional details relating to bin stores and cycle stores.