Demolition of redundant premises and erection of 10 no. residential dwelling apartments.

Demolition of redundant premises and erection of 10 no. residential dwelling apartments.

 

The Principal Planning Officer noted the concerns of some local residents but advised that the siting, design and layout was considered acceptable and that the  location of the site justified the reduced parking proposed, comprising 10 car parking spaces and secure cycle storage, in line with PPG3.

 

Councillor Mrs. E.M. Bew and Miss F. Short, the Local Members, spoke in support of the proposal.

 

Some Members commented on the parking problems in the area and questions were asked about PPG3.

 

A number of Members commented that the scheme would significantly enhance the character and appearance of the area.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

 

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

 

         Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

2.      A06 (Development in accordance with approved plans).

 

         Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development.

 

3.      B01 (Samples of external materials).

 

         Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

 

4.      F16 (Restriction of hours during construction).

 

         Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents.

 

5.      The secure cycle storage area identified on the submitted plans shall be available for use by all of the dwellings hereby approved.

 

         Reason: In order to clarify the terms of this permission and to ensure adequate cycle storage for residents.

 

6.      Details of the cycle and bin store shall be submitted for approval in writing of the local planning authority prior to work commencing on site and constructed in accordance with the approved details prior to occupation of any of the dwellings.

 

         Reason: In order to clarify the terms of this permission and to ensure adequate cycle storage for residents.

 

7.      F48 (Details of slab levels).

 

         Reason: In order to define the permission and ensure that the development is of a scale and height appropriate to the site.

 

8.      G01 (Details of boundary treatments).

 

         Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure dwellings have satisfactory privacy.

 

9.      G04 (Landscaping scheme (general)).

 

         Reason: In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

10.     G05 (Implementation of landscaping scheme (general)).

 

         Reason:  In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

11.    H05 (Access gates).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

12.    H14 (Turning and parking: change of use - domestic) (10 parking spaces).

 

         Reason: To minimise the likelihood of indiscriminate parking in the interests of highway safety.

 

13.    H21 (Wheel washing).

 

         Reason: To ensure that the wheels of vehicles are cleaned before leaving the site in the interests of highway safety.

 

14.    H27 (Parking for site operatives).

 

         Reason: To prevent indiscriminate parking in the interests of highway safety.

 

15.    H29 (Secure cycle parking provision).

 

         Reason: To ensure that there is adequate provision for secure cycle accommodation within the application site, encouraging alternative modes of transport in accordance with both local and national planning policy.

 

Informatives:

 

1.      HN05 - Works within the highway.

 

2.      HN10 - No drainage to discharge to highway.

 

3.      HN19 - Disabled needs.

 

4.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.