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Demolition of existing “Norfolk Wing” of St Joseph’s Hospice and the erection of a new purpose built three storey convent building in place of the Norfolk Wing accommodating 25 individual bedrooms including bedrooms including ensuites, two flats at ground level with ancillary communal areas, kitchens and landscaping.

NB:  Members are requested to note that a previous scheme for a four storey building was approved at committee in August 2008.  The current scheme looks to reduce the overall development by approximately 300 sqm by removing the top (fourth) floor of the previously approved scheme.

10.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report, as set out in the agenda. He referred to the addendum and it was noted that one letter of objection had been received after the report was published.

10.2  There being no questions from Members, the Chair moved to the vote.

Unanimously 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 the building is satisfactory and does not detract from the character and visual amenity of the area.

4.  NSC - Ecological roofs

  Full details of a biodiverse, substrate-based (75mm minimum depth) extensive 'brown/green’ roof shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any building works commence. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved. 

  REASON: To enhance the character and ecology of the development and the river corridor, to provide undisturbed refuges for wildlife, to promote sustainable urban drainage and to enhance the performance and efficiency of the proposed building.

5.  NSC - Renewable Energy and Sustainability

Full details of renewable energy provisions, including evidence of at least compliance with BREEAM’s ‘Very Good’ rating for Multi-Residential proposals with best endeavours to achieve an ‘Excellent’ rating, shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any building works commence. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus approved.

REASON: To ensure that the development  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10