Agenda and minutes

Apologies were noted from Cllrs Payne and Windle. Cllr Shields represented Cllr Windle for the purposes of the meeting.

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on 2 August 2022, and to deal with any matters arising.

RESOLVED: that the minutes for the Panel meeting on 2 August 2022 be approved and signed as a correct record.

Report of the Head of City Services recommending that the Panel confirm the Southampton (Pennine Road) Tree Preservation Order 2022.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of City Services recommending confirmation of the Southampton (Pennine Road) Tree Preservation Order 2022. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED to confirm the Southampton (Pennine Road) Tree Preservation Order 2022.

Report of the Head of Green City & Infrastructure recommending that conditional approval be delegated to the Head of Planning & Economic Development in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address, attached.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Green City and Infrastructure recommending to delegate to the Head of Planning and Economic Development to grant planning permission subject to conditions and the completion of a s.106 legal agreement in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Demolition of the existing vacant department store and redevelopment of the site to deliver a residential-led development with the erection of 3 blocks 7-17 storeys in height comprising 607 residential units and 2 no. ground floor commercial units (Use Class E) to East Street, and associated car parking and landscaping and public realm (amended description).

Simon Reynier (City of Southampton Society/objecting), Graham Linecar

(Secretary, SCAPPS/objecting), Shaun Adams (agent) National Regional Property Group, Stephen Hodder (agent), Hodder and Partners, Gareth Hooper (agent) DPP Planning, were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

During the course of the debate, it was agreed to delegate to the Head of Green City & Infrastructure to approve the Habitats Regulations Assessment. Officers agreed to secure amended plans showing: 1:1 long stay cycle parking; enhanced visitor cycle provision; and floorplans to remove toilets/bathrooms being accessed from kitchens. Further, to discuss with applicants/SCC Highways the potential for an on-site mobility hub and to tighten up the definition of Build to Rent in the s.106 legal agreement, to reflect the guidance from the NPPF. To then grant planning permission subject to the planning conditions recommended at the end of the Panel report (as amended) and the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement.

The Panel then considered the recommendation to delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Economic Development to grant planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

RECORDED VOTE

FOR:  Councillors Magee, Shields, Coombs, Savage, and Prior.

AGAINST:  Councillor Blatchford.

RESOLVED that the Panel delegate to the Head of Green City & Infrastructure to grant planning permission subject to the amendments set out below and the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement.

  (i)  In the event that the legal agreement is not completed within a reasonable period following the Panel meeting, the Head Planning and Economic Development be authorised to refuse permission on the ground of failure to secure the provisions of the Section 106 Legal Agreement.

  (ii)  That the Head of Planning and Economic 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 conditions

18. Ecological Mitigation Statement (Pre-commencement)

Prior to the commencement of development a site wide Ecological Management Plan (EMP) in accordance with the recommendations of the Omnia Phase 2 report (Ref A11448/2.0) shall be submitted and agreed in writing in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out as agreed and the required mitigation shall be installed and retained as agreed.

REASON: To safeguard protected species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) in the interests of preserving and enhancing biodiversity.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.

Report of the Head of Green City & Infrastructure recommending that conditional authority be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address, attached.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Green City & Infrastructure recommending that conditional planning permission be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

Installation of two freestanding tower structures each containing two internally illuminated LED digital displays.

Simon Reynier (City of Southampton Society/Objecting), was present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported a change from an informative regarding technical details of the construction being submitted and agreed pre-commencement, 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.

RECORDED VOTE

FOR:  Councillors Coombs, Magee, Prior, Shields, Savage.

AGAINST:  Councillor Blatchford

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out within the report and any additional or amended conditions set out below.

1. Amended Conditions

An additional condition was proposed and the ‘Note to applicant’ at the end of the conditions removed.

4. Technical details of the tower structures (Pre- Commencement Condition).

No groundworks shall take place within the site until technical details of the construction of the towers and groundworks (including works to the embankment) have been submitted and agreed in writing. The development shall be implemented only in accordance with the agreed details.

REASON: in order to ensure the signs can be safely built and do not create a detrimental impact on ground conditions including the embankment.