Agenda and minutes

The Panel noted the apologies of Councillors L Harris and G Galton.

Councillor Coombs stood down from the role of Vice Chair for the Panel for the Municipal year and the Councillor Mitchell was appointed by the Panel as Vice Chair for the Municipal Year.  

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on 16 July 2019 and to deal with any matters arising.

RESOLVED: that the minutes for the Panel meeting on 16 July 2019 be approved and signed as a correct record.

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.

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.

Redevelopment of the site. Erection of 10 x 3-bed, 2-storey dwellings with accommodation in roof space, in a terrace block of 5, a terrace block of 3 and 2 x semi-detached, with associated car port, parking and cycle/refuse storage, following demolition of existing public house (resubmission 17/00750/FUL)

Alan Lloyd and Michelle Baker (local residents/ objecting), Mark Henson and Councillor Baillie (ward councillor) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer detailed that paragraph 8.7 of the report should be amended to state that regard had been had to Vacant Building Credit as well as the DVS Viability Assessment dated 2 May 2019 when reaching the decision that the scheme can support 1 on-site affordable housing unit.

The Panel discussed the previous use of the site as a public house and noted residents concerns that with the loss of the public house then it reduced the ability of those residents with mobility issues to engage in community activities.  The Panel noted information from officers that detailed alternatives within the area and the advice of the Panel’s solicitor that regard should be taken to the Public Sector Equality Duty under the Equality Act but, that it should be balanced by the planning issues and noted that the Planning Inspector had given less weight to issues relating to the loss of the public house

In addition the Panel were informed that the conditions would need to be amended to enable the bin storage area to be securely gated and that area of the fencing would be required to constructed from brick.  In addition the Panel were informed of changes that were required to the landscaping condition.  Panel members requested that the conditions be amended to make note of the requirement for a permeable surface for the car parking areas, details as set out below. 

Upon being put to the vote the Panel confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment.

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)  Confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment set out in Appendix 2 of the report.

  (ii)  Delegated authority to the Service Lead to grant planning permission subject to the planning conditions recommended at the end of this report 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 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 19.

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.

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

Erection of 2 x six storey buildings comprising 16 flats (12 x 1bed and 4 x 2 bed) with associated car parking, bin and cycle storage (Outline application all matters for consideration except landscaping)

Steve Lawrence (agent) and Councillor Cooper (ward councillor) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported that amendments were required for the conditions, as set out below.  It was also explained that condition 14 was no longer required as the officer amendment to conditions and that this could be deleted. 

It was explained that the noise condition 05 (Glazing) and 07 (location of Plan) were subject to ongoing negotiations with the applicants acoustic consultant and the Council’s Environmental Health Department to ensure bedrooms adjacent to the railway line receive appropriate ventilation whilst maintaining acoustic performance.

Panel voted to add an additional condition governing the hours of use for the upper floor amenity areas and requested that the conditions be amended to include a permeable surface for the car parking areas and issues relating to the security of the site including gates and CCTV coverage, amended conditions as set out below. 

Upon being put to the vote the Panel confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment.

 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 grant planning permission.

FOR:  Councillors Savage, Coombs, Vaughan and Windle

AGAINST:  Councillor Mitchell

RESOLVED that the Panel:

  (i)  Confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment set out in Appendix 2 of the report.

  (ii)  Delegated authority to the Service Lead Infrastructure, Planning, and Development  to grant planning permission subject to: the planning conditions recommended at the end of this report; any amended or additional conditions added at the meeting; 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 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 Species Regulations 2010.

d.  Employment and Skills Plan to secure training and employment initiatives.

e.  The provision of affordable housing in accordance with Policies CS15, CS16 & CS25 of the Local  ...  view the full minutes text for item 20.

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.

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.

Change of use from a dwelling house (class C3) to flexible dwelling house (class C3) or a house in multiple occupation (HMO, class C4) for up to 5 persons.

Lorraine Barter and Tessa Barratt (local residents/ objecting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

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

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out within the report.

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

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.