Minutes:
The consultation procedure undertaken was outlined in the report together with background information in respect of the site. It was noted that eight letters of objection had been received, details of which were outlined in the report.
It was advised that a further letter of objection had been received relating to the loss of green space and the lack of need for housing. In addition one petition containing 85 signatures had also been received in respect of the application.
Mr Jinks addressed the Committee and spoke against the application and Mr Smith spoke in favour of the application.
It was reported that Members should be aware that there was a requirement for the developer to apply for a closure order effecting the existing footpaths/highways within the site.
The Committee was informed that the scheme would result in the redevelopment of a significant area of designated green space and there would be a loss of a number of mature trees from the area. It was considered that the wider benefits of the scheme would outweigh any harm resulting from the loss of green space and trees especially in the context of the wider regeneration proposals for the area.
RESOLVED: That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-
A)
The applicant
entering into a legal agreement in relation to the payment of a commuted sum
for the provision and improvement of off-site open space.
B)
Conditions relating to
the following:
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.
Boundary
treatments including retaining walls to be submitted and approved in writing
(BE2).
5.
Wheel
cleansing facilities to be submitted and approved in writing (BE1).
6.
Construction
and delivery hours to be adhered to throughout the course of the development
(BE1).
7.
Vehicle
access, parking, servicing etc to be constructed prior to occupation of
properties/ commencement of use (BE1).
8.
Agreement and
implementation of cycle parking provision (TP6).
9.
Submission and
agreement of finished floor and site levels (BE1).
10.
Site
investigation, including mitigation to be submitted and approved in writing
(PR14).
11.
Four
conditions relating to tree protection during construction (BE1).
12.
Prior to the
commencement of development details of recycling facilities shall be submitted
(BE1).
13.
Prior to the
commencement, a noise survey shall be submitted with appropriate remediation
measures (BE1).
14.
Prior to the
commencement of development, shutter details shall be submitted and approved
(BE16).
15.
Prior to the
commencement of development, details of the play area, including structures and
materials, shall be submitted (BE1).
16.
Provision of
appropriate refuse collection bins for use by the occupiers (BE1).
C) That if the legal agreement is not executed within a reasonable period of time authority be delegated to the Operational Director - Environmental and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the Chairman or Vice Chairman, to refuse the application on the grounds that it fails to comply with UDP Policy S25 Planning Obligations.
D) The following additional conditions be attached to any grant of planning permission:-
17.Lighting details to be provided prior to commencement (BE1).
18.Boundary treatment to be provided prior to commencement (BE1).
19.Prior to completion of the local centre, works to the local play facilities shall be provided and agreed in writing by the local planning authority (BE1).
20.Pedestrian dropped crossings shall have tactile paving installed prior to completion (BE1).
21.Permitted development rights for the conversion of the garages to be removed (BE1).
22.Prior to commencement of development, details of fencing to be provided along the boundary of the site with the Spur Road shall be provided and carried out prior to completion (BE1).
23.Prior to completion, a local traffic calming scheme shall be in place along Meadway.
24.Prior to commencement of development, details of the alterations to the junction of the Spur Road and Halton Brook Avenue be submitted and approved. The approved scheme shall be in place prior to commencement of site 1 & 2 (BE1).
25.Amended plans condition (BE1).
26.Two bus stops to be improved/or relocated to approved standard prior to occupation of development (TP1).
27.Landscaping to be carried out.
28.Details of bus swept path.