Agenda item

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

The Panel considered the report of the Planning and Development Manager recommending conditional approval be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.  (Copy of the report circulated with the agenda and appended to the signed minutes).

Conversion of training centre and erection of 1^st floor extension and alterations to elevations, to create 4 residential dwellings (2 x 3-bed single storey dwellings and 2 x 2 storey 4-bed dwellings) with parking and associated storage

Mr Wiles (Agent) and Councillor Hammond (ward councillor / objecting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported that additional plans had been submitted by the developer including:- a parking survey undertaken by applicant, shadow diagrams and density diagram.

RESOLVEDthat planning permission be granted subject to the conditions listed in the report and the amended / additional conditions set out below. 

Amended Conditions

02. APPROVAL CONDITION - Restricted use of flat roof area [Performance Condition]

Notwithstanding the approved plans, no area of flat roof surface shall be used as a balcony, terrace, roof garden or similar amenity area without the grant of further specific permission from the Local Planning authority. 

REASON:

In order to protect the privacy of adjoining occupiers.

Additional Conditions

05. APPROVAL CONDITION - Landscaping plan [Pre-Commencement Condition]

Notwithstanding the submitted details before the commencement of any site works a detailed landscaping scheme and implementation timetable shall be submitted, which includes:

i.  proposed finished ground levels or contours; means of enclosure; car parking layouts; other vehicle pedestrian access and circulations areas, hard surfacing materials, structures and ancillary objects (refuse bins, lighting columns etc.);

ii.  planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/planting densities where appropriate;

iii.  an accurate plot of all trees to be retained and to be lost. Any trees to be lost shall be replaced on a favourable basis (a two-for one basis unless circumstances dictate otherwise);

iv.  details of any proposed boundary treatment, including retaining walls; and

v.  a landscape management scheme.

The submitted landscaping details shall include the retention of the existing hedge along the Porchester Road frontage, from the western edge adjoining the neighbouring footpath to the proposed pedestrian access (the hedge marked 15 on ‘Proposed Site Plan’ C13/021.08 Rev B). Any alternative boundary treatment proposed along this frontage must be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Any trees, shrubs, seeded or turfed areas which die, fail to establish, are removed or become damaged or diseased, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting shall be replaced by the Developer in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. The Developer shall be responsible for any replacements for a period of 5 years from the date of planting.

The approved hard and soft landscaping scheme (including parking) for the whole site shall be carried out prior to occupation of the building or during the first planting season following the full completion of building works, whichever is sooner. The approved scheme implemented shall be maintained for a minimum period of 5 years following its complete provision.

REASON:

To improve the appearance of the site and enhance the character of the development in the interests of visual amenity, to ensure that the development makes a positive contribution to the local environment and, in accordance with the duty required of the Local Planning Authority by Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

RECORDED VOTE to grant planning permission

FOR:  Councillors Mrs Blatchford, Lewsey, Lloyd and Norris

AGAINST:  Councillors Claisse, Harris

ABSTAINED:  Councillor Cunio