Agenda item

Report of the Planning and Development Manager recommending delegated authority 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 delegated authority 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).

Demolition of the existing building and erection of a two-storey building (with additional accommodation in the roofspace) to provide 17 self contained studio flats for student accommodation with associated facilities.

Peter Atfield (agent) and Blake Jones (local resident / objecting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported the addition of informative notes to the applicant regarding liability for the Community Infrastructure Liability and at the request of Southern Water regarding sewers.

The Panel requested an amendment to the landscaping condition regarding security gates / means of enclosure.

RESOLVED

  (i)  that the Planning and Development Manager be given delegated powers to grantplanning permission subject to the completion of a S106 legal agreement, the conditions in the report, the amended conditions below and the additional notes to the applicant as set out below;

  (ii)  that in the event that the legal agreement is not completed by 6^th May 2014 the Planning and Development Manager be authorised to refuse permission on the ground of failure to secure the provisions of the Section 106 Legal Agreement; and

 (iii)  that the Planning and Development Manager be given delegated powers to add, vary and /or delete relevant parts of the Section 106 agreement and/or conditions as necessary.

Amended Condition

4. APPROVAL CONDITION - Landscaping, lighting and means of enclosure detailed plan [Pre-Commencement Condition]

Notwithstanding the submitted details before the commencement of any site works a detailed landscaping scheme including both the front and rear of the proposed building and implementation timetable shall be submitted, which includes:

i.  proposed finished ground levels or contours; means of enclosure including a new wall to the site frontage and secure fence/gate to the side passage in consultation with Hampshire Constabulary; 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.

Any trees, shrubs, seeded or turfed areas which die, fail to establish, are removed or become damaged or diseased, within a period of five 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 five 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 five 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

Additional Planning Informatives:

1. Note to Applicant - Community Infrastructure Liability (Approval)

You are advised that the development appears liable to pay the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Please ensure that you assume CIL liability prior to the commencement of the development (including any demolition works) otherwise a number of consequences could arise. For further information please refer to the CIL pages on the Council's website at: http://www.southampton.gov.uk/s-environment/policy/community-infrastructure-levy-guidance.aspx or contact the Council's CIL Officer.

2. Note to Applicant – Public Sewer

A formal application for connection to the public sewerage is required in order to service this development. Please contact Southern Water, Southern House, Sparrowgrove, Otterbourne, Hampshire SO21 2SW (Tel: 0330 303 0119) or www.southernwater.co.uk.

RECORDED VOTE to grant planning permission:-

FOR:    Councillors Mrs Blatchford, Claisse, Harris, Lewzey, Harris and Norris

ABSTAINED:    Councillor Cunio