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Erection of a part five, part six storey building to provide 76 residential units (27 one-bedroom units; 23 two-bedroom units, 19 three-bedroom units and 7 four-bedroom units) and 1312 sqm commercial floorspace (use class B1 or B2), including 22 car parking spaces.

15.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report as set out in the agenda.

15.2  The Planning Officer referred to the addendum which included further details on the balconies.  He stated that originally the units facing the railway were provided with balconies, however, at pre-application stage the Council requested that these be removed due to potential noise disturbance from the rail lines.  Two revised drawings were attached to the addendum, which detailed alternative locations for the balconies. 

15.3  The Chair made reference to the ventilation of the basement and the Planning Officer referred to the addendum and stated that condition 4 of Recommendation B safeguarded against visual appearance of the buildings from stacks, vent pipes, flues and ductwork.

15.4  In response to a query from Councillor Desmond regarding what materials were proposed, it was explained that the majority of the building would be zinc cladded, which weathers well.

15.5  The Chair made reference to the piece of land known as the ‘Triangle’ and asked whether any of the Section 106 money could be allocated for amenity space to be provided at this site. It was AGREED that condition 8 within Recommendation B be allocated to the ‘Triangle’ and for the Architect to design it.

Unanimously RESOLVED that:

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.

2.  SCB1 - Commencement within three years

The development hereby permitted must be begun not later than three years after 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.

3.  SMC6 – Materials to be approved (entire site)

  Details, including samples, of 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 any work commences on site. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved.

  REASON: To ensure that the external appearance of the building is satisfactory and does not detract from the character and visual amenity of the area.

4.  Non Standard Condition

  Detailed drawings/full particulars of the proposed development showing additional balconies must be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before any work is commenced. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved.

REASON: To ensure an acceptable  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11