Agenda item

Report of the Service Lead, Planning, Infrastructure 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.

Redevelopment of the site. Demolition of the existing building and the erection of a 9-13 storey building comprising 39 flats (11 x 2-bedroom and 28 x 1-bedroom) together with 160 sq.m of commercial floorspace (Use Class A1)

Simon Reynier (City of Southampton Society) and Graham Linecar (Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society and The Garden Trust), George Makari (applicant), Paul Phasey(Architect), Rob Parhizakar (supporter) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported that late comments from Southampton Airport had been received and that they had raised no objection subject to conditions regarding lighting and construction management. The officer reported that the proposed lighting and construction environment conditions had been amended to take into account these comments. Additionally it was reported that further correspondence had been received by the NHS but that this had not affected the report.  In response to the Panel’s concerns officers agreed that an additional conditions to secure ventilation for the bin storage area and that the condition relating to a green roof be amended, 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: Planning, Infrastructure and Development to grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

RECORDED VOTE to grant planning permission

FOR:  Councillors Coombs, Mitchell, Murphy and Savage

AGAINST:  Councilors B Harris, L Harris and Wilkinson

RESOLVED that the Panel:

  (i)  confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

  (ii)  Delegated Delegate to the Service Lead – Infrastructure, Planning & Development to grant planning permission, subject to the planning conditions within the report and the additional conditions set out below, the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement to secure:

(a)  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 (as amended 2015), policies CS18 and CS25 of the adopted LDF Core Strategy (as amended 2015) and the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013

(b)  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:

(c)  Either a scheme of measures or a financial contribution towards Solent Disturbance Mitigation Project 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.

(d)  Submission of a Training & Employment Management Plan committing to adoptinglocal labour and employment initiatives, in accordance with Policies CS24 & CS25 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document - Adopted Version (as amended 2015) and the adopted SPD relating to Planning Obligations (September 2013);

(e)  The submission, approval and implementation of a Carbon Management Plan setting out how the carbon neutrality will be achieved and/or how remaining carbon emissions from the development will be mitigated in accordance with policy CS20 of the Core Strategy and the Planning Obligations SPD (September 2013);

(f)  Affordable housing viability clause:

  (iii)  In the event that the legal agreement is not completed or progressing within a reasonable timeframe after the Planning and Rights of Way Panel, the Service Lead – Infrastructure, Planning and Development will be authorised to refuse permission on the ground of failure to secure the provisions of the Section 106 Legal Agreement, unless an extension of time agreement has been entered into; and

 (iv)  That the Planning and Development Manager be given delegated powers to add, vary and /or delete relevant parts of the Section 106 agreement and/or conditions as necessary.

Amended Condition

20. GREEN ROOF (PRE-COMMENCEMENT)

A green roof specification shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development hereby granted consent. The green roof to the approved specification shall be installed and rendered fully operational prior to the first occupation of the development hereby granted consent and retained and maintained thereafter.

REASON: To reduce flood risk and manage surface water run-off in accordance with core strategy policy CS20 (Tackling and Adapting to Climate Change) and CS23 (Flood risk), combat the effects of climate change through mitigating the heat island effect in accordance with policy CS20, enhance energy efficiency through improved insulation in accordance with core strategy policy CS20, promote biodiversity in accordance with core strategy policy CS22 (Promoting Biodiversity and Protecting Habitats), contribute to a high quality environment and 'greening the city' in accordance with core strategy policy CS13 (Design Fundamentals), and improve air quality in accordance with saved Local Plan policy SDP13. To mitigate against the absence of soft landscaping around this building. 

Additional Conditions

32. EXTRACT VENTILATION (PRE-COMMENCEMENT)

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the refuse storage area within the basement shall be served by mechanical extract ventilation. No development shall take place (excluding site set up and demolition, archaeology, site investigations, services and diversions) until a written scheme for the control of noise, fumes and odours from extractor fans within the basement refuse store and other equipment have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and findings before the development first comes into occupation and shall be retained thereafter.

REASON: To protect prevent noise and odour nuisance to occupiers.