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Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a part two, part six-storey building comprising class A1/A2/B1/D1 use at ground floor-level, and thirty four self-contained residential units above (fourteen one-bedroom flats, nine two-bedroom units, five three-bedroom units, four four-bedroom units and two five-bedroom units).

Post-submission revisions – Revisions to the detailed design, comprising changes to the stepped-down element of the proposed building to the corner of Sheep Lane and Bocking Street, extending the massing of this element further down Bocking Street and establishing greater visual continuity with the maisonettes that comprise the rest of the Bocking Street element of the proposal; changes to these maisonettes, including the removal of one storey, repositioning of access staircases and entrances, changes to internal layout, window arrangements on the front elevation, and additional windows.

11.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report as set out in the agenda and added that the proposal should state the construction of a part one, part three, part six storey building.

11.2  The Planning Officer made reference to the addendum.  Paragraph 1.2 of the report stated that a planning application at nos. 11-23 Westgate Street by the same architects had recently been refused, however this was not the case and the application was still under consideration by the Council.

11.3  The Architect was in attendance to answer any questions that arose.

11.4  The Urban Design and Conservation Manager was asked his opinion on the design of the proposed development and he stated that this was a difficult site, however many of the fundamental design issues had now been resolved.  The Architect circulated sample materials at the meeting.

11.5  The Chair requested that the following items be included in the list of conditions:

• Best endeavours for rain water harvesting to be provided. This was AGREED.
• Street lighting to be placed on the building.  This was AGREED.
• Cycle parking to be provided on the carriageway.  This was AGREED.  

Unanimously RESOLVED that:

8.1.1  SCB0 – Development in accordance with plans

The development hereby permitted shall only be carried out and completed strictly in accordance with the submitted plans hereby approved and any subsequent approval of details.

REASON: To ensure that the development hereby permitted is carried out in full accordance with the plans hereby approved.

8.1.2  SCB1 – Commencement within three years

The development hereby permitted must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

REASON: In order to comply with the provisions of Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended.

8.1.3  SCM6 – Materials to be approved

Samples of all materials to be used on the external surfaces of the building, boundary walls and ground surfaces shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority, in writing, before work on the external surfaces, boundary walls and ground surfaces commences on site, in accordance with the following specification:

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