Agenda item

Report of the Interim Head of Planning and Economic 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 Head of Planning and Economic Development recommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Erection of 2 x 3 bed semi-detached houses and 1 x 3 bed detached bungalow with associated parking and cycle/refuse storage (Departure from Local Plan).

Councillor Payne(ward councillor) was present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported that requirement to amend the condition relating to access to the site, as set out below.  In addition the Panel requested that signage is installed to highlight and direct the public to the approved public open space. Officers amended the condition as set out below to undertake this requirement. 

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 in Appendix 1 of this report.

  (ii)  Delegated authority to the Head of Planning & Economic Development 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.  Public open space obligation to secure the submission of a management plan and retention of the open space proposed in line with Policy CS21 and CS25 of the adopted LDF Core Strategy (as amended 2015) and the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013);

b.  Either a scheme of measures or a financial contribution 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.

 (iii)  Authority be delegated to the Head of Planning & Economic Development to add, vary and /or delete relevant parts of the Section 106 agreement and/or conditions as necessary. In the event that the legal agreement is not completed within a reasonable period following the Panel meeting, the Head of Planning & Economic Development be authorised to refuse permission on the ground of failure to secure the provisions of the Section 106 Legal Agreement.

Amended condition

1.  Accessway and sightline details (Pre-Commencement)

Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved a detailed specification which incorporations the following revisions shall be submitted to and approved:

·  The design of the pedestrian environment to incorporate either the use of surfacing to create a high-quality shared space and/or the use of a dedicated pedestrian route;

·  Details of signage to be provided to highlight and direct public to the approved public open space;

·  The provision of a gradient within the access that is suitable for wheelchair users;

·  Secure sufficient pedestrians sightlines and;

·  Details of drainage to avoid surface water runoff onto the highway.

The works shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed details before the development first comes into occupation or the open space is first used and the measures thereafter retained as approved.

REASON: To prevent obstruction to traffic in neighbouring roads and in the interests of highway safety.