Retention of art deco frontage to Bridge Street and part of chapel, demolition of remaining buildings and proposed development for residential and retail purposes and associated ancillary works

 

Ward: Central

The Principal Planning Officer reported the receipt of a letter from the Applicant in respect of the stained glass window.  The Applicant had advised that this was of poor quality and that it would not be retained in the scheme but would be dismantled and re-used in another scheme.  He also intended to re-cycle brickwork from demolition to help the new development to blend into the area.  The Principal Planning Officer advised that car parking would be provided at one space per dwelling and that the applicant would re-surface part of Gwynne Street.

 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Mr. Downes and Mr. Arrol spoke in favour of the application.

 

RESOLVED:   That

 

In respect of DCCW2004/3707/F:

 

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.      D01 (Site investigation - archaeology).

 

         Reason: To ensure the archaeological interest of the site is recorded.

 

5.      D04 (Submission of foundation design).

 

         Reason: The development affects a site on which archaeologically significant remains survive.  A design solution is sought to minimise archaeological disturbance through a sympathetic foundation design.

 

6.      F16 (Restriction of hours during construction).

 

         Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents.

 

7.      F17 (Scheme of foul drainage disposal).

 

         Reason: In order to ensure that satisfactory drainage arrangements are provided.

 

8.      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.

 

9.      G13 (Landscape design proposals).

 

         Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.

 

10.    G15 (Landscaping implementation).

 

         Reason: To ensure the site is satisfactorily landscaped.

 

11.    H13 (Access, turning area and parking).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway.

 

12.      Finished floor levels shall be et at least 600mm above the 1 in 100 year flood level of 52.62m AOD.

 

         Reason: To protect the new development from flooding and to minimise the risk and damage to property.

 

13.    H27 (Parking for site operatives).

 

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

 

14.    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.

 

15.    C12 (Repairs to match existing).

 

         Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of  architectural or historical interest.

 

16.    C11 (Specification of guttering and downpipes).

 

         Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of  architectural or historical interest.

 

17.        C05 (Details of external joinery finishes).

 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of architectural or historical interest.

 

18.    C02 (Approval of details).

 

         Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of architectural or historical interest.

 

 

19.              H17 (Design of Streetlighting for Section 278)

Reason:  In order to comply with an agreement under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980

 

Informative:

 

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

2.            Stained glass window to be retained for future use.

 

In respect of DCCW2004/3708/C:

 

That Conservation Area Consent be granted subject to the following conditions:

 

1.          CO1 (Time limit for commencement (Listed Building Consent).

 

         Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 18(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

 

2.      C14 (Signing of contract before demolition).

 

         Reason: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 17(3) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

 

3.      C19 (Commencement condition).

 

         Reason: In order to ensure compliance with Section 7 and 9 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

 

Informative:

 

1.     N15 – Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.