Agenda item

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

Erection of three 3-bed dwelling houses with associated car parking, bin and cycle storage following demolition of existing dwelling house. (Resubmission of planning ref: 18/02076/FUL)(amended since initial submission).

Rebecca Marshall, Azalia Gosling (local residents/ objecting), Carl Patrick (agent), and Councillors G Galton and S Galton were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer noted that the reason for referral to Panel should have included notification that ward councillors had expressed their concerns about the development.  In a response to members of the publics concerns, about the timescales involved in the circulation of amended plans, it was noted that the amended plans had been circulated in line with the required consultation guidelines. It was reported that changes were required to conditions relating to parking and bin sand cycle storage as 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 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 Service Lead Infrastructure, Planning and Development authority to grant planning permission subject to:

a.  the planning conditions set out in the report;

b.  the amended conditions agreed at the meeting; and

c.  securing a financial contribution towards Solent Disturbance Mitigation Project (SDMP) 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

NOTE:  Councillor G Galton declared an interest and withdrew from the Panel for this item. 

AMENDED CONDITIONS

3. Refuse & Recycling (Pre-Commencement)

Prior to the commencement of development, details of storage for refuse, recycling and garden waste, together with the access to it and a management plan to return the refuse bins to the storage areas shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The storage shall be provided in accordance with the agreed details before the development is first occupied and thereafter retained as approved. Unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority, except for collection days only, no refuse shall be stored to the front of the building hereby approved.

REASON: In the interests of visual amenity, the amenities of future occupiers of the development and the occupiers of nearby properties and in the interests of highway safety.

NOTE TO APPLICANT: In accordance with para 9.2.3 of the Residential Design Guide (September 2006): if this development involves new dwellings, the applicant is liable for the supply of refuse bins, and should contact SCC refuse team at Waste.management@southampton.gov.uk at least 8 weeks prior to occupation of the development to discuss requirements.

4. Cycle Storage Facilities (Pre-Commencement Condition)

Before the development hereby approved first comes into occupation, secure and covered storage for bicycles shall be provided in accordance with details to be first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The storage shall be thereafter retained as approved.

REASON: To encourage cycling as an alternative form of transport.

5 Parking and Sightlines(Pre-Occupation)

The parking spaces and sightlines hereby approved shall be provided prior to the development first coming into occupation and the parking spaces shall be 2.4m wide by 5m deep and at least a one for one basis. In addition the access shall be provided in accordance with the plans hereby approved before the development first comes into occupation and thereafter retained as approved.

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

11. Landscaping and Means of Enclosure Detailed Plan (Pre-Commencement Condition)

Notwithstanding the submitted details, before the commencement of any site works a detailed landscaping scheme and implementation timetable shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing, which includes:

(i)  Details of the replacement hedging and brick wall to the frontage;

(ii)  Details of all boundaries;

(iii)  planting plans including the provision of at least eight semi-mature trees; written specifications; schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/planting densities where appropriate - to be agreed; and;

(iv)  a landscape management scheme.

The approved hard and soft landscaping scheme (including parking and boundary treatment) 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 5 years following its complete provision, with the exception of the boundary treatment which shall be retained for the lifetime of the development.

Any trees, shrubs, seeded or turfed areas which die, fail to establish, are removed or become damaged or diseased, within a period of 5 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 5 years from the date of planting.

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