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32.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting (including matters arising) pdf icon PDF 91 KB

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on 15 October 2019 and to deal with any matters arising.

Minutes:

RESOLVED: that the minutes for the Panel meeting on 15 October 2019 be approved and signed as a correct record.

33.

Planning Application - 19/00038/OUT - Nelson Gate, Southbrook Road pdf icon PDF 595 KB

Report of the Service Lead, Infrastructure, Planning and Development recommending that the Panel delegate approval in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Panel considered the report of the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and Development recommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

 

Hybrid planning application for mixed-use development comprising: (1) Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved) sought for a multi-storey building comprising residential (C3), hotel (C1) and retail (A1 to A5) uses alongside associated parking, landscaping and vehicular access. (2) Detailed planning permission sought for the demolition of Grenville House, erection of a three-storey podium extension to Norwich House (accommodating office (B1) and retail (A1 to A5) uses), external alterations to both Norwich and Frobisher Houses, provision of a site-wide hard and soft landscaping scheme, and associated site works including parking provision and modified access arrangements.

 

Simon Reynier (City of Southampton Society), Marianne McCullum (agent), were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

 

The presenting officer explained there had been an update to paragraph 6.20 of the report updating the proposed profit levels.  I addition it was noted that an additional condition in regard to Telecommunications Equipment was required.  The Panel were concerned over the delivery times to the potential commercial premises and voted to amend the proposed condition on delivery times.  Changes to the conditions are as set out below.  Officers agreed to re-consult with the Council’s Sustainability Officer regarding the wording of condition 33 to find out if BREEAM ‘excellent’ can be achieved on the new build elements of the scheme.  Delegation was given to amend the planning conditions should the need arise.

 

The Panel agreed that the Service Lead – Planning, Infrastructure and Development be delegated authority to confirm the Habitats Regulation Assessment following the receipt of comments from Natural England.

 

The Panel then considered the recommendation to delegate authority to the Service Lead: Infrastructure, Planning and Development to grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried unanimously.

 

RESOLVED that the Panel:

 

  (i)  Delegated approval to the Service Lead –Infrastructure, Planning and Development Manager to confirm the Habitats Regulation Assessment  and to grant planning permission subject to any amendments set out below and the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure:

a.  Financial contributions towards site specific transport contributions for highway improvements in the vicinity of the site, to include necessary Traffic Regulation Orders and relocation of existing taxi bays, in line with Policy SDP4 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review (as amended 2015), policies CS18 and CS25 of the adopted LDF Core Strategy (as amended 2015) and the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013);

b.  Submission of a highway condition survey to ensure any damage to the adjacent highway network attributable to the build process is repaired by the developer.

c.  Either a scheme of measures or a financial contribution towards Solent Disturbance Mitigation Project to mitigate against the pressure on European designated nature conservation sites in accordance with Policy CS22 of the Core Strategy and the Conservation of Habitats and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 33.

34.

Planning Application - 18/01045/FUL - Land At Bargain Farm Brownhill Way pdf icon PDF 512 KB

Report of the Service Lead, Infrastructure, Planning and Development recommending that the Panel delegate approval in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Panel considered the report of the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and Development recommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

 

Development of the site to provide a single storey food store (use class A1) with 158 car parking spaces to be accessed from Frogmore Lane via a new spur road and associated landscaping (departure from development plan).

 

Samuel Judd (local residents/ objecting), Simon Reynier (City of Southampton Society) and James Mitchell (applicant), were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

 

The presenting officer reported a number of updates to the report.  It was noted that the number of parking space had been amend from 158 to 130.  In addition it was explained the wording of the 106 requirements under section (i)b(1) need to be amended, as set out below. 

 

It was noted that report had inaccurately stated in paragraph 2.1 and condition 7 stated that the net sales area explained that this required to be amended to 1,325 sq.m from 1,352 sq.m.

 

The officer explained that the condition relating to site access would need to be amended, as set below. 

 

The Panel then considered the recommendation to delegate authority to the Service Lead: Infrastructure, Planning and Development to grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

 

 

RECORDED VOTE:  to refuse planning permission.

FOR:  Councillors Savage, Mitchell, Coombs, Harris and Windle

ABSTAINED:  Councillor Galton

 

 

RESOLVED that the Panel:

 

  (i)  Delegated approval to the Service Lead –Infrastructure, Planning and Development Manager to grant planning permission subject to

a.  The conditions set out in the report and any amendments set out below; and

b.  the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure:

  1.  Either a s.278 Agreement to undertake agreed works to the Brownhill Way/Frogmore Lane junction prior to the store first opening or, a financial contribution to cover the full cost of the Brownhill Way/Frogmore Lane junction works, in line with Policy SDP4 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review (as amended 2015), policies CS18 and CS25 of the adopted LDF Core Strategy (as amended 2015) and the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013). Submission of a highway condition survey to ensure any damage to the adjacent highway network attributable to the build process is repaired by the developer.

  2.  Submission of a highway condition survey to ensure any damage to the adjacent highway network attributable to the build process is repaired by the developer.

  3.  Submission, approval and implementation of a Travel Plan.

  4.  Submission, approval and implementation of a Servicing Management Plan including the routing of HGVs that service the store.

  5.  Submission, approval and implementation of a Site Waste Management Plan

  6.  The submission, approval and implementation of a Carbon Management Plan setting out how the carbon neutrality will be achieved and/or how remaining carbon emissions from the development will be mitigated in accordance with policy CS20 of the Core Strategy  ...  view the full minutes text for item 34.

35.

Planning Application - 19/01530/FUL - 59 Burgess Road pdf icon PDF 275 KB

Report of the Service Lead, Infrastructure, Planning and Development recommending that conditional approval be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Panel considered the report of the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and Development recommending that conditional planning permission be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

 

Erection of a part single storey, part first floor rear extension and 2.4m high retaining wall

 

Dr David Johnston (local residents/ objecting) and Adi Puplampu (architect), were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

 

The presenting officer reported updates that two additional conditions to the report, as set out below.

 

The Panel then considered the recommendation to grant conditional planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

 

RECORDED VOTE to grant planning permission

FOR:  Councillors Savage, Mitchell Coombs and Windle

AGAINST:  Councillors Galton and Harris

 

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out within the report and any additional or amended conditions set out below:

 

Additional Conditions

 

Obscure Glazing (Performance Condition)

All windows in the side elevations, located at first floor level and above of the hereby approved development, shall be obscurely glazed and fixed shut up to a height of 1.7 metres from the internal floor level before the development is first occupied. The windows shall be thereafter retained in this manner.

REASON: To protect the amenity and privacy of the adjoining property.

 

Implementation Timetable - Retaining Wall

Notwithstanding the submitted details, within 3 months of the date of this decision notice an implementation timetable shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing, which includes:

i.   A timescale for removal of the artificially raised area, which is supported by a low blockwork retaining wall in the north-western corner of the site, adjacent to the boundary with No.3 Burgess Gardens;

ii.  A timescale for implementation of the retaining wall hereby approved.

REASON: To ensure a timely resolution to the current unauthorised works on site and to ensure existing land stability issues are addressed in a timely manner.

 

 

Councillor Mitchell in the Chair

36.

Planning Application - 19/01533/FUL -18 Grosvenor Road pdf icon PDF 367 KB

Report of the Service Lead, Infrastructure, Planning and Development recommending that conditional approval be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Panel considered the report of the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and Development recommending that conditional planning permission be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

 

Application for variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) and Condition 2 (relating to windows and doors) of planning permission ref: 18/00765/FUL (amended after validation to include Condition 1).

 

Nick Jones and Nigel Hodge (local residents/ objecting) and Councillor Savage (ward councillor/objecting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

 

The Panel considered the issues related to the application and requested that and voted to add an additional condition relating to the hedge on the boundary be added, as set out below.

 

The Panel then considered the recommendation to grant conditional planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

 

RECORDED VOTE to grant planning permission

FOR:  Councillors Mitchell and Coombs

AGAINST:  Councillors Windle

ABSTAINED:  Councillors Galton and Harris

 

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out within the report and any additional or amended conditions set out below:

 

Additional Condition

 

8Replacement boundary screening (Performance)

A boundary screen – such as a hedge or fence - to a minimum height of 1.8 metres shall be maintained along the common boundary between 18 and 20 Grosvenor Road following the insertion of glazing to the rear doors of the garage building hereby approved.

REASON: To protect the privacy of neighbouring residents.

 

NOTE:  Councillor Savage withdrew from the Panel to represent his ward on this matter.

 

Councillor Savage in the Chair

37.

Quarterly Development Management Figures pdf icon PDF 317 KB

Report of the Service Lead - Infrastructure, Planning and Development detailing key planning metrics for information and consideration.

Minutes:

The Panel considered and noted the report of the Service Lead - Infrastructure, Planning and Development detailing the Planning Department’s performance against key planning metrics.