Agenda and minutes

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on 6 December 2016 and to deal with any matters arising, attached.

RESOLVED: that the minutes for the Panel meeting on 6 December 2017 be approved and signed as a correct record.

Report of the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure 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 Manager recommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Demolition of existing buildings (Bargate Shopping Centre and multi-storey car park; 77-101 Queensway; 25 East Street; 30-32 Hanover Buildings; 1-16 East Bargate; and 1-4 High Street, excluding the frontage); refurbishment of basements and mixed use development comprising 152 flats (63 x one bedroom and 89 x two bedroom) (Use Class C3); 185 units of student residential accommodation (451 bedrooms); retail use (Class A1); flexible retail, office or food and drink use (Classes A1-A3); in new buildings ranging in height from 4-storeys to 9-storeys; with associated parking and servicing, landscaping and public realm (Environmental Impact Assessment Development affects a public right of way and the setting of the listed Town Walls) - description amended following validation to confirm works to existing rights of way - further changes to the proposed heights along Queensway submitted 30/11/16.

Simon Reynier (City of Southampton Society), Graham Linecar

(Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society)  James Burchell (applicant), were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported that the Department of Transport had confirmed that the procedure for any necessary stopping up would be undertaken by them.  It was noted that as a result the recommendation would be amended removing clause 2 of the published recommendation.  The presenting officer also reported the support of Ward Councillors for the proposal.  In response to questioning by the Panel it was noted that an additional informative be added to condition 49 seeking amendments to refuse stores located to the walls. Upon being put to the vote the Habitats Regulations Assessment was carried unanimously. 

RECORDED VOTE to grant planning permission

FOR:  Councillors Barnes-Andrews, Claisse, Coombs, Denness,

  L Harris and Hecks

ABSTAINED:  Councillor Mintoff

RESOLVED

(i)  That the Panel confirmed the Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) in Appendix 1 to the report to enable the planning application to be determined;

(ii)  That the Panel delegated to the Service Lead – Planning, Infrastructure and Development authority to grant conditional planning permission subject to receipt of satisfactory amended plans showing:

a.  a revised access and tracking of The Strand’s new access (as suggested by the TMS Safety Audit (email addendum) dated 9^th December 2016)

b.  a larger lift serving the basement cycle stores from the ground floor, and

c.  the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure the following:

1.  Financial contributions and/or works through s.278 approvals towards site specific transport improvements in the vicinity of the site, including (but not limited to) the new access and layout arrangements to the site from The Strand (as recommended by the TMS Safety Audit (email addendum) dated 9^th December 2016) and Queensway, the re-provision of existing Pay & Display parking and taxi ranks, the installation of off-site short stay ‘Sheffield’ style cycle parking, a contribution towards upgrading ‘Legible Cities’ signage, and any associated Traffic Regulation  ...  view the full minutes text for item 56.

Report of the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure 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 Manager recommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Redevelopment of the site.  Demolition of existing building and construction of  15 x two-storey houses (10 x three bed and 5 x four bed), a part two-story part three-storey block of 35 apartments (9 x one bed and 26 x two bed) with associated parking and formation of public open space.

Mark Sabanathan and Colin Baker (local residents/ objecting), and Councillor Hammond (ward councillor objecting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The Panel requested that the presenting officer seek to include a further condition relating to the provision of an Electric Vehicle charging points within the development.  

RECORDED VOTE to grant planning permission

FOR:  Councillors Barnes-Andrews, Claisse, Coombs, Denness

and Hecks

ABSTAINED:  Councillors L Harris and Mintoff

RESOLVED

(i)  Delegated authority to the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and Developmentto grant planning permission, subject to the planning conditions set out within the report, and the additional condition, listed below, and the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure:

a.  Financial contributions and/or s.278 works towards site-specific transport contributions for highway improvements in the vicinity of the site (including local footpaths) with any associated Traffic Regulation Orders, 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 with the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013).

b.  Submission of a highway condition survey to ensure that any damage to the adjacent highway network attributable to the construction process is repaired by the developer.

c.  Provision of affordable housing, in accordance with Policies CS15, CS16 & CS25 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document - Adopted Version (as amended 2015), and with the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013).

d.  Financial contributions towards an employment and skills delivery of agreed actions by the Council identified within the Employment & Skills Plan and the submission of an employment and skills plan in accordance with Policies CS24 & CS25 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document - Adopted Version (as amended 2015) and the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013).

e.  The submission, approval and implementation of a Carbon Management Plan setting out how the carbon neutrality will be achieved and/or how remaining carbon emissions from the development will be mitigated in accordance with policy CS20 of the Core Strategy and the Planning Obligations SPD (September 2013).

f.  Financial contributions towards Solent Disturbance Mitigation in accordance with policy CS22 (as amended 2015) of the Core Strategy and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010.

g.  Financial contributions to tree replacement off-site and the submission of a tree replacement plan.

(ii)  In the event that the legal agreement is not completed within  ...  view the full minutes text for item 57.

Report of the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure 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 Head, Planning, Infrastructure and Development Manager recommending that authority to grant conditional approval in respect of the application for a proposed development at the above address.

First floor and two storey rear extension with associated alterations to form enlarged dwelling. Resubmission of 16/01352/FUL.

Mr A Darlington, and Mrs A Percival (local residents/ objecting), Mr and Mrs Toor (applicant), Mr G Ash (architect), and Councillor B Harris (ward councillor objecting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

Upon being put to the vote the Officer recommendation to grant conditional planning permission was lost.  A further vote to refuse the application subject to the reasons set out below was proposed by Councillor L Harris and seconded by Councillor Hecks.

RECORDED VOTE to refuse planning permission

FOR:  Councillors Claisse, Denness, L Harris and Hecks

AGAINST:  Councillors Barnes-Andrews and Coombs

ABSTAINED:  Councillor Mintoff

RESOLVED that conditional planning permission be refused for the reasons set out below.

Reasons for Refusal:

Design: The scheme fails to take account of the existing character of the surrounding area and the design does not complement the street scene with particular reference to the scale, building to boundary spacing, massing and height in relation to neighbouring properties. The scheme therefore fails to take the opportunity to respond to local character and reflect the identity of local surrounding. The development would also fail to promote or reinforce local distinctiveness or create a strong sense of place. As such the proposal constitutes poor design contrary to paragraphs17, 58, 60, 64 of the NPPF, policies SDP1 (i), (as supported by paragraphs 3.1.2, 3.5.1, 3.8.6, 3.6.10, 3.7.5, 3.9.5, 3.10.2, 3.10.4, 3.10.6 and 3.13.1 of the adopted Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2006), SDP7 (vi) and (v) and SDP9 (i), (iii), (iv) and (v) of the Amended Local Plan Review (2015), Policy CS13 of the amended Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2015) and policies BAS1 and BAS4 of the adopted Bassett Neighbourhood Plan (June 2015).

Report of the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure 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 Head, Planning, Infrastructure and Development Manager recommending that authority to grant conditional approval in respect of the application for a proposed development at the above address.

Application for removal of condition 2 of planning permission Ref 980772/2683/W to allow 24 hours a day.

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

The Panel requested that a condition limiting the use of amplified music in line with original planning permission conditions be added to the current application.  In addition the Panel requested that a condition relating to light spill be added and the presenting officer added an additional condition relating to classes in the additional extended hour.  

RECORDED VOTE to grant planning permission

FOR:  Councillors Barnes-Andrews, Claisse, Coombs, L Harris,

and Hecks

AGAINST:  Councillors Denness and Mintoff

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

Additional / Amended conditions

CONDITION 3 - NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC

Before 08.30 and after 21.00 there shall be no amplified sound or music in association with the gym use.

REASON: To protect the amenity of the neighbouring residential properties from noise disturbance.

CONDITION 4 - LIGHT SPILL

Prior to commencing the extension of the hours hereby approved, a specification shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority to tint or black out the first floor window on the south east elevation. The agreed specification shall be installed in accordance with the agreed details prior to the extension of hours commencing and thereafter retained.

REASON: To protect the amenity of the neighbouring residential properties from light spill during the night time hours.

CONDITION 5 - CLASSES

There shall be no classes in association with the gym held during the extended hours hereby permitted.

REASON: To protect the amenity of the neighbouring residential properties from noise disturbance.

The Panel considered the report of the Service Director, Legal and Governance seeking to clarify and update the protocols and procedures for the Planning and Rights of Way Panel. 

RESOLVED that the Panel approved the meeting protocol and site visit procedure.