Agenda item

Report of the Head of Planning and Economic Developmentrecommending 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.

Construction and operation of a motor control centre kiosk, poly dosing kiosk and polymer powder handling kiosk (3 detached buildings).

Anne Dugdale (agent),and Councillor Savage (Ward Councillor) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported the need for minor changes to the wording of conditions 5,6 7 and 10 as set out below.  In addition it was noted that the title of the table set out in paragraph 6.12 of the report should read as “HGV movement summary (average).

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The Panel noted the request from the ward councillor to adjust the delivery times and, after a unanimous vote in favour of adjusting these hours, resolved that condition 7 be further adjusted to set the delivery hours, 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 Conditions

5. Construction Traffic Management [Performance Condition]

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority construction HGV traffic shall not arrive at or depart from the site outside of the following hours:

0800 – 1600 Monday – Friday;

09:00 to 13:00 hours Saturdays;  and

at no time on Sundays and recognised public holidays.

REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of existing nearby residential properties.

6. Construction Management Plan (Pre-Commencement)

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted and approved Construction Environmental Management Plan (as listed below) along with the additional following points:

• Waste skips and lightweight materials shall be covered - rather than will be covered if deemed necessary - as dust is not the only consideration.
• Noise monitoring is required to protect potential noise sensitive receptors - rather than wait for complaint which may cause delay and potential ongoing problems for complainants.

REASON: In the interest of health and safety, protecting the amenity of local land uses, neighbouring residents, the character of the area and highway safety.

7. Operational Traffic Management [Performance Condition]

The movement of Heavy Goods Vehicles associated with Portswood WwTW shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed Traffic Management Plan that includes the following measures:

·  Vehicle arrival and departure times limited to 0900 – 15:30 Monday – Friday;

·  All vehicles are clearly liveried as Southern Water;

·  These practices are embedded through induction training and regular tool box talks.

REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of existing nearby residential properties.

9. Land Contamination investigation and remediation (Pre-Commencement & Occupation)

Prior to the commencement of development approved by this planning permission (or such other date or stage in development as may be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority), a scheme to manage risks associated with land contamination at the development site shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.  That scheme shall include all of the following phases, unless identified as unnecessary by the preceding phase and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

1.  A desk top study including:

·  historical and current sources of land contamination;

·  results of a walk-over survey identifying any evidence of land contamination;

·  identification of the potential contaminants associated with the above;

·  an initial conceptual site model of the site indicating sources, pathways and receptors

·  a qualitative assessment of the likely risks

·  any requirements for exploratory investigations.

2.  A report of the findings of an exploratory site investigation, characterising the site and allowing for potential risks (as identified in phase 1) to be assessed.

3.  A scheme of remediation detailing the remedial actions to be taken and how they will be implemented.

On completion of the works set out in (3) a verification report shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority confirming the remediation actions that have been undertaken in accordance with the approved scene of remediation and setting out any measures for maintenance, further monitoring, reporting and arrangements for contingency action.  The verification report shall be approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation or operational use of any stage of the development. Any changes to these agreed elements require the express consent of the local planning authority.

REASON: To ensure land contamination risks associated with the site are appropriately investigated and assessed with respect to human health and the wider environment and where required remediation of the site is to an appropriate standard.

10. Use of uncontaminated soils and fill (Performance)

Clean, uncontaminated soil, subsoil, rock, aggregate, brick rubble, crushed concrete and ceramic shall only be permitted for infilling and landscaping on the site. Any such materials imported on to the site must be accompanied by documentation to validate its quality and be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval prior to operational use of the development.

REASON: To ensure imported materials are suitable and do not introduce any land contamination risks onto the development.

NOTE: Councillor Savage withdrew from the Panel and addressed the meeting on this matter in his role as a ward councillor.