Agenda item

Report of the Head of Transport and Planning 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 Transport and Planning in respect of an application for planning permission for the proposed development at the above address recommending that authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to the criteria listed in the report.

Subdivision of the existing retail unit into 2 x retail units with new first floor mezzanine to create additional retail space associated external alterations, erection of 2.5m high acoustic fence, reconfiguration of car park and  landscaping works (amended after validation to include acoustic fence).

The presenting officer advised that there were three changes to her recommendation:

(1)  In recommendation i, to delete “and/or undertakes” and replace with “to undertake”.

(2)  Amendments to condition 12 as set out in full below; and

(3)  New conditions to reimpose existing restrictions on the Wickes retail unit.

Kerry and Alex Harman (local residents objecting) attempted to join the hybrid meeting, several times, without success. However, the residents had submitted three detailed objections during the consultation process, and the Officer summarised these objections for members of the Panel on behalf of the residents. Mr Alan Williams (agent), was present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

During discussion on the item, members raised the issue that 1 cargo cycle parking space be sought within the cycle parking provision. The Officer agreed to negotiate this with the Applicant under delegation, advising the Panel that officers would have more control with a specific Local Plan policy on the issue.

The Panel then considered the recommendation that authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to criteria listed in the report (as amended) and was unanimously carried.

RESOLVEDthat authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to the conditions in the report and any additional or amended conditions or planning obligations set out below.

Changes to recommendation/conditions

Changes to Recommendation

No change to the recommendation itself, but a correction to the wording – delete “and/or undertakes” and replace with “to undertake”:

  i.  Either the developer enters into an agreement with the Council under s.278 of the Highways Act to undertake a scheme of works or provides a financial contribution towards site specific transport contributions for highway improvements in the vicinity of the site including junction improvements, an additional turning lane and improved pedestrian crossings/environment around the existing junction 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 Developer Contributions SPD (April 2013).

Amended Conditions

·  Cllr Savage requested that 1 cargo cycle parking space be sought within the cycle parking provision to be agreed under Condition 11. The Case Officer will negotiate this with the Applicant under delegation.

·  Amend Condition 12 Refuse & Recycling - Replace “development” with “newly created retail unit”:

12. Refuse & Recycling (Pre-Use Condition)

Before the newly created retail unit hereby approved first comes into use, details of storage for refuse and recycling, together with the access to it, 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 newly created retail unit first comes into use 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 development hereby approved.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity, the amenities of nearby properties and in the interests of highway safety.

Add conditions to reimpose existing restrictions on the Wickes retail unit:

Opening Hours (Performance Condition)

The retail unit identified as “Wickes” on the Site Layout as Proposed (ref: 190809-1300 Revision P7) shall not be open for business outside the hours specified below, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Authority:

Monday to Saturday 07:00 to 20:00 (7:00am to 8:00pm)

Sundays & Public Holidays 10:00 to 17:00 (10:00am to 5:00pm)

Reason: to safeguard the amenities of occupiers of nearby residential properties.

Delivery of goods, use of personal address system and external use of forklift trucks (Performance Condition)

The delivery of goods, use of the personal address system or Tannoy machine, and the external use of fork lift trucks in relation to the retail unit identified as “Wickes” on the Site Layout as Proposed (ref: 190809-1300 Revision P7) only, shall not take place outside the hours specified below, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Authority:

Monday to Saturday 07:00 to 19:00 (7:00am to 7:00pm)

Sundays & Public Holidays 10:00 to 17:00 (10:00am to 5:00pm)

Reason: to safeguard the amenities of occupiers of nearby residential properties.

Retail Use Restriction (Performance Condition)

The retail unit identified as “Wickes” on the Site Layout as Proposed (ref: 190809-1300 Revision P7) shall only be used for retail sales within the following categories, and shall not be used for any other purpose whatsoever including any other purpose in Class E of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended):

DIY and Building Supplies

Garden Centres

Boat Warehouses selling bulky leisure goods

Car parts centres

Carpet, ready assembled and self-assembly furniture centres

Domestic appliances

Clothing (up to 743 m² (8000 ft²) total floorspace)

Reason: To prevent the establishment of a further Class E food retail unit in this position which would be prejudicial to the District Centres and City Centre established retail areas.