Agenda and minutes

It was noted that following receipt of the temporary resignation of Councillor Magee from the Panel the Service Director Legal and Business Operations acting under delegated powers, had appointed Councillor J Payne to replace them for the purposes of this meeting.

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on 1^st June 2021 and to deal with any matters arising.

RESOLVED: that the minutes for the Panel meeting on 1^st June 2021 be approved and signed as a correct record.

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.

Outline application for the redevelopment of the site including 15 houses (4 x 4 bed and 6 x 3 bed in semi-detached pairs and 5 x 2 bed) with new access road and car parking following demolition of existing parish church hall and the removal of the existing bowling green and pavilion (layout and access only all other matters reserved) (departure from local plan) (amended description following amended plans).

Lois Lawn and Stuart Barnes (local residents/ objecting), Gareth Jenkins (agent), Reverend Tony Palmer (supporter) and Councillor Houghton (ward councillor) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting. In addition statements were received, circulated and noted from Caroline Dawkins, Wendy Hall, Sue Hamilton, Kathy Bush and Asley Gilroy. 

The presenting officer reported number of amendments to conditions and these are set out below.

Upon being put to the vote the Panel confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment.

The Panel then considered the recommendation to delegate authority to the Interim Head of Planning and Economic 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 set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

  (ii)  Delegated approval to the Interim Head of Planning and Economic Development to grant planning permission subject to any amendments set out below and the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure:

a.  Financial contributions towards site specific transport contributions for highway improvements in the vicinity of the site 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 the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013);

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

c.  Submission of a construction traffic management plan to ensure that construction traffic causes minimal potential congestion on the local highway network.

d.  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 the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013) including an Affordable Housing Viability Review Clause reflective of the DVS appraisal.

e.  Submission of a Training & Employment Management Plan committing to adopting local labour and employment initiatives, 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).

f.  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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

Report of the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure and Development recommending that planning permission be refused 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 that the Panel refuse planning permission in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Erection of a roof top bar – description amended following validation.

Ian Knight (agent), was present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.  In addition Statements from Cllr Bogle (Ward Councillor) and Colin Beaven objecting were read out at the meeting.

The Panel then considered the recommendation to refuse to grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED to refuse planning permission for the reasons set out below:

Reasons for Refusal

1.Reason for Refusal - Noise and disturbance

The proposed development, by way of its night time use, shared access arrangements with residential properties and open and exposed position on upper floors, would be detrimental to the amenities of neighbouring properties (including residents within the same building) by reason of noise, safety and disturbance. The proposal would therefore be contrary to 'saved' policies SDP1, SDP16 and REI7 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review (amended 2015) as supported by Policy AP8 of the adopted City Centre Action Plan (2015) and the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework 2019.

2.Reason for Refusal - Lack of Section 106 to secure planning obligations.

In the absence of a completed Section 106 legal agreement to support the development the application fails to mitigate against its wider direct impacts in the following areas and is, therefore, contrary to Policy CS25 of the adopted LDF Core Strategy (2015):

i)  Late Night Community Safety Contribution to address the wider implications of late night uses within the city centre in accordance with 6.5 of the Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (2013) as supported by Policy AP8 of the adopted City Centre Action Plan (2015); and

ii)  CCTV contribution to address the wider implications of late night uses within the City Centre in accordance with 6.5 of the Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (2013) as supported by Policy AP8 of the adopted City Centre Action Plan  (2015)

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

Retrospective alterations to site layout to allow an additional parking space resulting in a reduced garden size for block B and alterations to the landscaping to the front of block D to enable sufficient space for emergency vehicle turning and for loading and unloading for pontoon users (Amended Description)

Penny King (agent) was present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting. Additionally statements from Tony Scorey and Barry Bowerman were received, circulated and presented to the Panel.

The presenting officers reported the in the light of additional information received after the report was published there was a need to change the recommendation as set out below.  In addition amendments to conditions 2 and 5, as set below, were explained to the Panel.

The Panel then considered the amended recommendation to delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Economic Development grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

RECORDED VOTE

FOR:  Councillors L Harris, Prior, J Payne and Coombs

AGAINST:  Councillor Windle

RESOLVED that the Panel delegated authority to the Head of Planning and Economic Development to issue permission following further investigation/checks regarding land ownership, with any necessary notifications to follow if the original certificate is found to be incorrect and needs amending. If any new material considerations are identified as a result, which were not presented/discussed by Panel, the application shall be reconsidered by the Planning & Rights of Way Panel ahead of final determination. If further notification is needed and no new material issues are identified, within the requisite timeframe then delegated permission will follow.

Amended Conditions

2.Landscaping, lighting & means of enclosure detailed plan (Within 1 month).

Notwithstanding the submitted details, within 1 month of the date of this permission a detailed landscaping scheme and implementation timetable shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing, which includes:

(i)  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;

(ii)  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 and agreed in advance);

(iii)  a landscape management scheme: and

(iv)  knee rails to prevent loading and unloading from occurring on landscaped areas outside of the emergency vehicle parking area.

The approved hard and soft landscaping scheme for the whole site shall be carried out during the first planting season following the date of this planning permission. The approved scheme implemented shall be maintained for a minimum period of 5 years following its complete provision.

Any trees, shrubs, seeded or turfed areas which die, fail to establish, are removed or become damaged  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.

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

Erection of standing/seated stands.

Mark Sennitt (agent), and Councillor Spicer (ward councillor) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.  In addition a statement from Mary McAuley objecting to the application was received and read out at the meeting

The presenting officer reported amendments to Condition 5, as set out below.

The Panel then considered the recommendation to grant conditional planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out within the report and any additional or amended conditions set out below:

Amended condition

Condition 5 – Travel (Pre-occupation)

Prior to the first use of the development hereby approved, an updated Match Day Traffic Plan and Transport Statement shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The statement shall include details of parking numbers and locations, match day stewardship to avoid parking overspill and a review mechanism.  The development shall not commence use until such details are agreed and once commenced shall operate in accordance with the agreed details.

REASON: In the interest of the amenities of the surrounding residents and highway safety, particularly on match days

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

Change of use from a dwelling house (class C3) to a 5-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO, class C4) (Retrospective)

The presenting officer informed the Panel that an additional condition detailing the occupancy limit should be added to the Planning Permission, as set out below. 

The Panel then considered the recommendation to grant conditional planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out within the report and any additional or amended conditions set out below:

Additional Condition

Occupancy limit (Performance Condition)

The C4 small HMO use hereby approved shall be occupied by no more than 5 persons.

REASON: In the interests of protecting the character and amenity of the local area and to ensure appropriate shared space is available.

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

Redevelopment of the site. Erection of 4 semi-detached houses, with associated access from St. James Road, parking and gardens, following demolition of the existing St John's Centre building (Outline application seeking approval for access, layout and scale) (Resubmission 20/00851/OUT)

Robin Reay (agent), and Councillors Leggett and Shields (ward councillors/objecting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

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 set out in Appendix 1 of the 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 or S.111 Legal Agreement to secure 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)  Delegated authority to the Head of Planning & Economic Development to add, vary and /or delete conditions as necessary, and to refuse the application in the event that item 2 above is not completed within a reasonable timescale.

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