Issue - meetings

Demolition of existing building and the erection of a 6 storey building to comprise of 22 residential units with associated car parking (2 disabled spaces) and landscaping.

(NB:  Members are requested to note a previously refused application (Council reference 2007/2732) was subsequently appealed.  Though the appeal was dismissed, there were specific aspects of the previous proposal that the inspector found to be acceptable and thus will form the basis of this planning analysis.  The appeal matters have been discussed below under ‘Part 3 History’ of this report).

5.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report, as set out in the agenda.  She added that the previous application did not include the provision of affordable housing and that the new scheme had been designed in-line with conservation design officers.

5.2  Councillor Sharer referred to the S106 agreement and the contribution of £13,250 towards healthcare and the Planning Officer explained that this figure was supported by the PCT and that this type of contribution would be seen more regularly in the future.

5.3  Nick Makasis (architect) was in attendance to answer any questions that arose.

5.4  Members wished to clarify the materials to be used and the architect confirmed that the scheme would comprise pigment render, blue zinc panelling at the central unit, with timber panels at ground floor level.

5.5  In response to a question from the Chair regarding the perceived effectiveness of the sonar panels, it was explained that there would be 14 panels which were tremendously efficient and an alternative to a bio-mass boiler system.

5.6  The Chair referred to the streetlamps and whether these could be placed on the proposed building, in order to help de-clutter the area.  The applicant welcomed this proposal, in principle.  The Chair requested that this be added as an additional condition.  This was AGREED.

(Councillors Hanson and Smith did not take part in the vote, as they arrived during the discussion of the item).

RESOLVED that:-

1.  SCBO – 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.  SCB1N - 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.  SCM2 - Materials to be approved

Details, including samples, of all materials to be used on the external surfaces of the building and boundary walls 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5