Agenda item

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

Erection of a building ranging in height from 2-storeys to 5-storeys to provide 24 flats for students (107 bedrooms) with associated parking, refuse facilities and landscaping, following alterations to the levels of the site.

Mr Wiles (Applicant) was present and with the consent with the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The Panel discussed the revised officer recommendation of two amendments and an addition to the Heads of Terms for the Section 106 agreement in relation to car parking management, occupation of the development by students only and the restriction of parking permits.

UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE REVISED OFFICER RECOMMENDATION TO DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER TO GRANT CONDITIONAL PLANNING PERMISSION SUBJECT TO THE APPLICANT ENTERING INTO A SECTION 106 LEGAL AGREEMENT WAS CARRIED

RECORDED VOTE:

FOR: Councillors Jones, Claisse, Mrs Blatchford, L Harris, Osmond and Thomas

ABSTAINED: Councillor Cunio

RESOLVED

(a) that authority be delegated to the Planning and Development Manager to grant conditional planning approval subject to:

i)  the conditions in the report and the additional condition below;

ii)  the completion of a S106 Legal Agreement to secure the following:

i.  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 (March 2006), policies CS18 and CS25 of the adopted LDF Core Strategy (2010) and the adopted SPG relating to Planning Obligations (August 2005 as amended);

ii.  A financial contribution towards strategic transport projects for highway network improvements in the wider area as set out in the Local Transport Plan and appropriate SPG/D;

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);

Amenity Open Space (“open space”)

Playing Field;

iv.  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;

v.  The submission of a student intake management plan and car parking management plan;

vi.  A clause restricting the occupation of the development to students; and

vii.  A restriction that no parking permits for the surrounding streets be allocated for the future occupants of the development.

(b)  that the Planning and Development Manager be delegated power to vary the terms of the Section 106 agreement and to add or vary conditions as necessary.

(c)  that in the event that the legal agreement is not completed within two months of the date of the Planning and Rights of Way Panel, that 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.

Additional condition

18. APPROVAL CONDITION – Parking and Access [performance condition]

The parking and access shall be provided in accordance with the plans hereby approved before the development first comes into occupation and thereafter retained as approved. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, no more than five parking spaces shall be provided on the site.

Reason:

In the interests of highway safety and to secure a satisfactory form of development.

REASONS FOR DECISION

The development is acceptable taking into account the policies and proposals of the Development Plan and other guidance as set out on the attached sheet. Other material considerations such as those listed in the report to the Planning and Rights of Way Panel on the 22.11.11 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.