Agenda item

Re-development of the site to provide 5 industrial units (Use Class B1(c), B2 and B8) with associated parking, servicing and landscaping (Involving demolition and refurbishment of existing units).

Recommendation : Approval, subject to a Section 106 Agreement

Re-development of the site to provide 5 industrial units (Use Class B1(c), B2 and B8) with associated parking, servicing and landscaping (Involving demolition and refurbishment of existing units).

Officers introduced the report providing the main details of the application, the amendments set out on the addendum sheet and advised that Condition 10 on the addendum sheet should read Condition 11.

A member asked for clarification of the provision of electric points, cycle and motorcycle parking for the units.

Officers advised the Committee that that the provision of cycle storage was provided within the units.  In relation to the motorcycle and electric points it was suggested that the wording of condition 8 - 2b be amended withthe wording agreed by the Chairman and Labour Lead to ensure that the policy standard was achieved.  This was agreed by the Committee.

The recommendation with the wording of condition 8 - 2b amended was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed.

Resolved -

1.That delegated powers be given to the Head of Planning, Green Spaces and Culture to grant planning permission subject to:

A)Entering into an agreement with the applicant under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and/or S278 of the Highways Act 1980 (as amended) and/or other appropriate legislation to secure:

i) Air Quality Management contribution £12,500;

ii) Construction Training: £2500 per £1m of building costs + £9600 per phase of development for coordinator costs or an in kind scheme.

iii) Travel Plan including a £20,000.00 bond;

iv) Project Management and Monitoring Sum: a financial contribution equal to 5% of the total cash contribution;

B) That in respect of the application for planning permission, the applicant meets the Councils reasonable costs in preparation of the Section 106 and/or 278 Agreements and any abortive work as a result of the agreement not being completed.

C) That Officers be authorised to negotiate and agree the detailed terms of the proposed agreement and conditions of approval.

D) If the Legal Agreements have not been finalised by 17th September 2014, delegated authority be given to the Head of Planning, Green Spaces and Culture to refuse planning permission for the following reason:

'The applicant has failed to deliver necessary offsite highway works and to provide contributions towards the improvement of services and facilities as a consequence of demands created by the proposed development (in respect of employment, air quality management and Travel Plan). The proposals therefore conflicts with Policy AM2, AM7 and R17 of the adopted Local Plan and the Councils Planning Obligations SPG.'

E) That subject to the above, the application be deferred for determination by the Head of Planning, Green Spaces and Culture under delegated powers, subject to completion of the legal agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and other appropriate powers with the applicant.

F) That if the application is approved, the conditions and informatives set out in the officer's report be imposed, subject to any changes negotiated by the Head of Planning, Green Spaces and Culture prior to issuing the decision, with the wording of condition 8 - 2b amended a follows:-.

'2.b.Car Parking Layouts (including 3 motorcycle parking spaces, 6 disabled parking spaces and demonstration that 5 parking spaces are served by electrical charging points - so far as practicable the disabled spaces and electrical charging points shall be evenly distributed between the units hereby approved.)'