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).

Guy Wells (applicant) was present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported amendments to the conditions relating to building materials and with regard to completion of landscaping and the occupation of the building.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions in the report and the amended conditions set out below. 

Amended Conditions

01.  APPROVAL CONDITION - Details of building materials to be used [Pre-Commencement Condition]

Notwithstanding the information shown on the approved drawings and application form no development works shall be carried out unless and until samples and a written schedule of external materials and finishes for that particular element of the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Development shall be implemented only in accordance with the agreed details. These shall include full details of the manufacturers, types and colours of the external materials to be used for external walls, windows, doors and the roof of the proposed buildings; the signage location and specification; terraces, balustrading, canopies and interface with steps; shopfronts and tenants terrace paving/cafe furniture; assembly drawings for interface between existing shopping centre and DZ1 on Harbour Parade.  It is the Local Planning Authority's practice to review all such materials on site.  The developer should have regard to the context of the site in terms of surrounding building materials and should be able to demonstrate why such materials have been chosen and why alternatives were discounted.  If necessary this should include presenting alternatives on site. 

REASON: 

To enable the Local Planning Authority to control the development in detail in the interests of amenity by endeavouring to achieve a building of visual quality.

05.  APPROVAL CONDITION - Landscaping detailed plan [Performance Condition]

The whole of the landscaping scheme to include the water feature, swale, seating and steps shown on the approved drawings shall be completed within six months of the first occupation of any building on the site or during the first planting season following the full completion of building works whichever is sooner.

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 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.