Agenda item

Report of the Planning and Development Managerrecommending delegated authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address, attached.

Redevelopment of the site to provide 7 flats (1 x 3-bed, 1 x 4-bed and 5 x 5-bed) with 2 ground floor lettings agents (Use Class A2) and 2 x 5-bedroom houses in three and four storey buildings following demolition of the existing buildings.  Residential units to be either use class C3 (single family dwelling) or use class C4 (House in Multiple Occupation).

Mr Edmond (Agent), Mr Stout (Local resident) and Councillor Vinson (Ward Councillor) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE OFFICER RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION SUBJECT TO THE APPLICANT ENTERING INTO A SECTION 106 AGREEMENT, THE DETAILS OF WHICH TO BE AGREED BY OFFICERS, WAS CARRIED

RECORDED VOTE

FOR:   Councillors Jones, Mrs Blatchford, Osmond and Thomas

AGAINST:  Councillors Claisse, Cunio and L Harris

RESOLVED that authority be delegated to the Planning and Development Manager to grant planning approval subject to the completion of a S106 Legal Agreement, the details of which to be agreed by officers in light of the submitted viability appraisal:

(a)  The completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure the following heads of terms:

i.   Financial contributions towards site specific highway improvements in the vicinity of the site in accordance with polices CS18, CS19 & CS25 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document - Adopted Version (January 2010) and the adopted SPG relating to Planning Obligations (August 2005 as amended);

ii.  A financial contribution towards strategic transport improvements in the wider area in accordance with policies  CS18 & CS25 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document - Adopted Version (January 2010) and the adopted SPG relating to Planning Obligations (August 2005 as amended);

iii.   Financial contributions towards the relevant elements of public open space required by the development in line with polices CLT5, CLT6 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review (March 2006), Policy CS25 of the adopted LDF Core Strategy (2010) and the adopted SPG relating to Planning Obligations (August 2005 as amended) with regard to

·  Amenity Open Space (“open space”);

·  Play Space and;

·  Playing Field.

iv.  Provision of affordable housing in accordance with Policies CS15, CS16 & CS25 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document (January 2010) and the adopted SPG relating to Planning Obligations (August 2005 as amended);

v.  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;

vi.  The restriction of parking permits for the surrounding streets for the future occupants of the development.

vii.  Submission and implementation of a Waste Management Plan.  

In the event that the legal agreement is not completed within two months the Planning and Development Manager be authorised to refuse permission on the ground of failure to secure the provisions of the Section 106 Legal Agreement.

(b)  the conditions in the report and the amended and additional conditions set out below:

Amended Condition

4 Code for Sustainable Homes

Written documentary evidence demonstrating that the development will achieve at minimum Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, including at least 15% in category Ene1, shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and verified in writing prior to the first occupation of the development hereby granted, unless an otherwise agreed timeframe is agreed in writing by the LPA. The evidence shall take the form of a post construction assessment and certificate as issued by a legitimate Code For Sustainable Homes certification body.

REASON:

To ensure the development minimises its overall demand for resources and to demonstrate compliance with policy CS20 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document Adopted Version (January 2010).

Additional Conditions

25  Access to Dwellings

The ramped pedestrian access to the dwellings to the rear of the site shall be provided in accordance with the plans hereby approved before the development first comes into occupation. Before the development is first brought into occupation, the access path shall be lit, surfaced and secured in accordance with details to be submitted to the Local Planning and agreed in writing and retained in accordance with these details thereafter, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

REASON:

To provide a satisfactory residential environment

26  Privacy Screens

Prior to the development first coming into occupation, privacy screens to the upper level roof terraced shall be installed in accordance with details to be agreed by the Local Planning Authority in writing. The screens shall thereafter be retained as approved.

REASON:

In the interests of the privacy of the occupiers of the neighbouring mosque.

REASONS FOR DECISION

The development is acceptable taking into account the policies and proposals of the Development Plan and other guidance. Other material considerations such as those listed in the report to the Planning and Rights of Way Panel on 21.06.11 do not have sufficient weight to justify a refusal of the application. The proposal would be in keeping with the site and surrounding properties and would not have a harmful impact on the amenities of the neighbouring properties. Where appropriate planning conditions have been imposed to mitigate any harm identified.  In accordance with Section 38 (6) of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, Planning Permission should therefore be granted taking account of the following planning policies:

“Saved” Policies – SDP1, SDP4, SDP5, SDP7, SDP9, SDP10, SDP11, SDP12, SDP13,  H1, H2, and H7 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review - Adopted March 2006 as supported by the adopted LDF Core Strategy (2010) policies CS4, CS5, CS13, CS16, CS19, and CS20 and the Council’s current adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance.  National Planning Guidance contained within PPS1 (Delivering Sustainable Development), PPS3 (Housing 2010) and PPG13 (Transport 2011) are also relevant to the determination of this planning application.