Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Lavery, with Councillor Haggar substituting.

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RESOLVED: That the minutes of the previous meeting, held on 12 September 2018, be approved as a correct record.

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It was confirmed that all items would be considered in public.

Demolition of existing multi-storey car park, followed by erection of four-storey warehouse facility with ancillary offices and associated works, including parking, service area, landscaping and relocation of existing substation.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

Demolition of existing multi-storey car park, followed by erection of four-storey warehouse facility with ancillary offices, and associated works including parking, service area, landscaping and relocation of existing substation.

Officers introduced the application, which proposed the demolition of an existing multi-storey car park, followed by the erection of a four-storey storage and distribution warehouse facilities, and highlighted the addendum, which included the removal of Condition 11 and amendment of Condition 4.2b and 4.2d.

Members agreed that the proposal was within a congested industrial area, so building upwards, not outwards, made sense. The officer’s recommendation was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

Section 73 application seeking Minor Material Amendments to Condition 2 of planning permission ref: 69978/APP/2016/2564 dated 07/09/2017 (Demolition of three detached dwellings and redevelopment to provide 24 residential flats (13 one-bedroom units, eight two-bedroom units and three three-bedroom units), amenity space and associated car parking); namely to make internal and external alterations to the layout, changes to the unit mix to provide eight one-bedroom, 13 two-bedroom and three three-bedroom units, dormers windows, materials, removal of star core and amendments to external landscaping, including the reorinetation of bin stores and increase in the number of car parking spaces. (Reconsultation).

Recommendation: Approval + Sec 106

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

Section 73 application seeking Minor Material Amendments to Condition 2 of planning permission ref: 69978/APP/2016/2564 dated 07-09-2017 (Demolition of three detached dwellings and redevelopment to provide 24 residential flats (13x1 bedroom units, 8x2 bedroom units, and 3x3 bedroom units), amenity space and associated car parking); namely to make internal and external alterations to the layout, changes to the unit mix to provide 8x1 bedroom, 13x2 bedroom, and 3x3 bedroom units, dormers, windows, materials, removal of stair core and amendments to external landscaping, including the reorientation of bin stores and increase in the number of car parking spaces (Reconsultation).

Officers introduced the application, which sought material amendments to planning permission ref: 69978/APP/2016/2564, and proposed internal layout changes that would result in a unit mix change, resulting in a reduction of five one-bedroom units, with an increase of five two-bedroom units, although the overall number of units will remain the same, as per the approved application.

The Head of Planning and Enforcement commented that the Council’s Access Officer noted that units 10, 22 and 23 would not achieve a step-free access, and would be contrary to the M4(2) policy requirement, as the unites were not accessible and adaptable. However, it was the officer’s view that this was not a reason to refuse the application, as it could be overturned on appeal and lead to the loss of S106 money. Members heard that, if the application was approved, Condition 13 would need to be changed to ensure that units 10, 22 and 23 were exempt from the standards for M4(2).

The Committee welcomed the changes to the planning permission, and noted that it provided more housing. As such, Councillors move, seconded and unanimously agreed the officer’s recommendation at a vote.

RESOLVED: That the application be approved, subject to the change to Condition 13 to make units 10, 22 and 23 exempt from the standards of M4(2).

Variation of Condition 2 (Accordance with Approved Plans) of planning permission ref: 11332/APP/2016/1595 dated 19/06/2017 (Erection of 13 terrace dwelling houses with associated parking, landscaping and external works, following demolition of existing building) to allow for the replacement of dormer windows to doors with the addition of glazed juliet balconies on the front (east elevation) on Block 1, retention of glass balustrade railings fixed to parapet walls on Block 1, and re-positioning of the two disabled car parking spaces to the front.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.

Variation of Condition 2 (Accordance with Approved Plans) of planning permission ref: 11332/APP/2016/1595 dated 19-06-2017 (Erection of 13 terrace dwelling houses with associated parking, landscaping and external works, following demolition of existing building) to allow for the replacement of dormer windows to doors with the addition of glazed Juliet balconies on the front (east elevation) on Block 1; retention of glass balustrade railings fixed to parapet walls on Block 1; and re-positioning of the two disabled car parking spaces to the front.

Officers introduced the application, and confirmed that access to the balconies would be prevented to avoid overlooking. The Head of Planning and Enforcement confirmed that Condition 5 was strong and would protect local amenity.

The Committee welcomed the proposal, particularly as gardens were included in the application, and that the privacy of other local residents was safeguarded.

The officer’s recommendation was moved, seconded and, when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED: That the application be approved.