Agenda item

David Curry spoke in objection to the application.

 

Matthew Bollen spoke in support of the application.

 

The officer introduced the report which recommended that planning permission be granted subject to conditions; errors in the report were corrected. A site layout plan and photographs showing the style of local properties were shown. The officer explained the development would not be subject to Section 106 contributions.

 

The Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions, it was confirmed that residential development was permitted on the site and the number of parking spaces per dwelling was verified.

 

Members of the public then addressed the Committee as detailed above.

 

Following statements from the public, the planning officer confirmed the highways officer was satisfied with the proposal and a landscaping scheme would be submitted to the local authority if permission were to be granted.

 

 

The local member, Cllr Alan MacRae, spoke in objection to the application and commented the applicant had not sufficiently consulted the public. The Councillor also expressed concern that members of the public were not able to attend the meeting at its current timing.

 

 

In the debate that followed some Members noted with concern the number of proposed dwellings, their relation to the natural line of housing and privacy issues caused by overlooking. It was considered whether a Construction Method Statement could be implemented if permission were to be granted.

 

Resolved:

 

To GRANT planning permission subject to the following conditions:

 

1.     The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

REASON: To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Site Location Plan – 3802/201 Rev A – Received 5th November 2014

Proposed Site Plan - 3802/204 Rev G – Received 12th January 2015

Proposed Streetscene Elevation - 3802/230 Rev D - Received 12^th January 2015

Plot 10 Elevations - 3802/229 Rev A – Received 22nd December 2014

Plot 10 Floor Plans - 3802/228 – Rev A Received 22nd December 2014

Plots 1 & 2 Elevations - 3802/221 – Received 5th November 2014

Plots 1 & 2 Floor Plans - 3802/220 - Received 5th November 2014

Plots 3 & 4 Elevations - 3802/223 - Received 5th November 2014

Plots 3 & 4 Floor Plans - 3802/222- Received 5th November 2014

Plots 5 & 6 Elevations - 3802/225- Received 5th November 2014

Plots 5 & 6 Floor Plans - 3802/224 – Received 5th November 2014

Plots 7, 8 & 9 Elevations - 3802/227 – Received 5th November 2014

Plots 7, 8 & 9 Floor Plans - 3802/226 – Received 5th November 2014

Design and Access Statement – Received 5th November 2014

Material Schedule - Received 5th November 2014

 

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

3.     No development shall commence on site until details and samples of the materials to be used for the external walls and roofs have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

 

4.     No development shall commence on site until a scheme of hard and soft landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, the details of which shall include:-

• location and current canopy spread of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land;

• full details of any to be retained, together with measures for their protection in the course of development, including off-site trees.

• a detailed planting specification showing all plant species, supply and planting sizes and planting densities;

• finished levels and contours;

• means of enclosure;

• car park layouts;

• other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas;

• all hard and soft surfacing materials;

• minor artefacts and structures (e.g. furniture, play equipment, refuse and other storage units, signs, lighting etc);

• proposed and existing functional services above and below ground (e.g. drainage, power, communications, cables pipelines etc indicating lines, manholes, supports etc);

 

REASON: To ensure a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development and the protection of existing important landscape features.

 

5.     All soft landscaping comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the first occupation of the building(s) or the completion of the development whichever is the sooner; All shrubs, trees and hedge planting shall be maintained free from weeds and shall be protected from damage by vermin and stock. Any trees or plants which, within a period of five years, die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. All hard landscaping shall also be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of any part of the development or in accordance with a programme to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

 

REASON: To ensure a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development and the protection of existing important landscape features.

 

6.     No development shall commence on site until a scheme for the discharge of surface water from the site (including surface water from the access/driveway), incorporating sustainable drainage details, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be first first occupied until surface water drainage has been constructed in accordance with the approved scheme.

 

REASON: To ensure that the development can be adequately drained.

 

7.     No development shall commence on site until details of the works for the disposal of sewerage including the point of connection to the existing public sewer have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No dwelling shall be first occupied until the approved sewerage details have been fully implemented in accordance with the approved plans.

 

REASON: To ensure that the proposal is provided with a satisfactory means of drainage and does not increase the risk of flooding or pose a risk to public health or the environment.

 

8.     No development shall commence on site until an investigation of the history and current condition of the site to determine the likelihood of the existence of contamination arising from previous uses has been undertaken and until:

a) The Local Planning Authority has been provided with written confirmation that, in the opinion of the developer, the site is likely to be free from contamination which may pose a risk to people, controlled waters or the environment. Details of how this conclusion was reached shall be included.

b) If, during development, any evidence of historic contamination or likely contamination is found, the developer shall cease work immediately and contact the Local Planning Authority to identify what additional site investigation may be necessary.

c) In the event of unexpected contamination being identified, all development on the site shall cease until such time as an investigation has been carried out and a written report submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, any remedial works recommended in that report have been undertaken and written confirmation has been provided to the Local Planning Authority that such works have been carried out. Construction shall not recommence until the written agreement of the Local Planning Authority has been given following its receipt of verification that the approved remediation measures have been carried out.

 

REASON: To ensure that land contamination can be dealt with adequately prior to the use of the site hereby approved by the Local Planning Authority.

 

9.     No part of the development hereby permitted shall be first brought into use until the access, turning area and parking spaces have been completed in accordance with the details shown on the approved plans. The areas shall be maintained for those purposes at all times thereafter.

 

REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

 

10.  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (as amended by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), no buildings or structures, or gate, wall, fence or other means of enclosure, other than those shown on the approved plans, shall be erected or placed anywhere on the site on the approved plans.

 

REASON: To safeguard the character and appearance of the area and in the interests of highway safety.

 

11.  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (as amended by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), no windows, doors or other form of openings other than those shown on the approved plans, shall be inserted in the side northern elevation of Unit 3 (facing the amenity space of No.2 Kings Avenue) of the development hereby permitted.

 

REASON: In the interests of residential amenity and privacy.

 

12.  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Page 24 Development) Order 1995 (as amended by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), no garages, sheds, greenhouses and other ancillary domestic outbuildings shall be erected anywhere on the site on the approved plans.

 

REASON: To safeguard the character and appearance of the area.

 

13.  No development shall commence on site (including any works of demolition), until a Construction Method Statement, which shall include the following: 

a) the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors; 

b) loading and unloading of plant and materials; 

c) storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development;

d) the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate; 

e) wheel washing facilities; 

f) measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction; 

g) a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works; and 

h) measures for the protection of the natural environment. 

i) hours of construction, including deliveries;

has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved Statement shall be complied with in full throughout the construction period. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the approved construction method statement.

 

REASON: To minimise detrimental effects to the neighbouring amenities, the amenities of the area in general, detriment to the natural environment through the risks of pollution and dangers to highway safety, during the construction phase.

 

 

 

 

INFORMATIVES:

14.  Any alterations to the approved plans, brought about by compliance with Building Regulations or any other reason must first be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority before commencement of work.

 

15.  The developer is advised to discuss the contaminated land issues relevant to the site and what works, if any, are required in order to comply with the relevant conditions attached to this approval. The developer should contact Richard Francis in the Council’s Public Protection Team.

 

16.  The applicant is requested to note that this permission does not affect any private property rights and therefore does not authorise the carrying out of any work on land outside their control. If such works are required it will be necessary for the applicant to obtain the landowners consent before such works commence. If you intend carrying out works in the vicinity of the site boundary, you are also advised that it may be expedient to seek your own advice with regard to the requirements of the Party Wall Act 1996.

 

 

17.  The consent hereby granted shall not be construed as authority to carry out works on the highway. The applicant is advised that a license may be required from Wiltshire’s Highway Authority before any works are carried out on any footway, footpath, carriageway, verge or other land forming part of the highway.

 

18.  The applicant should note that the works hereby approved could involve the removal and disposal of asbestos cement roofing. This should only be removed by a licenced contractor. Asbestos waste is classified as 'special waste' and as such, can only be disposed of at a site licensed by the Environment Agency. Any contractor used must also be licensed to carry 'special waste'.

 

19.  Please note that Council offices do not have the facility to receive material samples. Please deliver material samples to site and inform the Planning Officer where they are to be found.

 

20.  The applicants should aim to achieve Secured by Design (SbD) award status for this development. SbD is an initiative owned by the Association of Chief Police Officers with the aim of providing an acceptable minimum standard of security and crime prevention measures within the built environment. The scheme has a proven history of reducing crime and generally improving the quality of life within communities. The principals and standards involved provide an excellent guide to effective and acceptable measures that can and should be adopted to reduce crime opportunities and otherwise prevent crime and anti-social behaviour. Details can be found on line at www.securedbydesign.com.