Planning Application
- 12 no. dwellings with associated access, open space, storage and
parking facilities
This application was referred to the
Development Control Committee because it was a Major Development
and it was considered to represent a departure from the development
plan.
The proposal sought full planning permission
for 12 dwellings (3 of which would be affordable), a mix of 2, 3
and 4 bed, single storey and two storey. It formed part of site
SA11 (D) within the site allocations local plan document proposed
submission version, so is proposed to be allocated for residential
development.
The Parish Council supported the scheme and no
third party representations have been received.
As set out in Paragraphs 29 – 31 of the
report, there were material considerations that carried sufficient
weight to indicate that the principle of development as a departure
from normal planning policy, in this case, was acceptable. The
remaining detail of the development was considered to be acceptable
and in compliance with relevant development plan policies and the
NPPF.
Accordingly Officers were recommending that
the application be conditionally approved, following completion of
a Section 106 agreement, and subject to the conditions set out in
Paragraph 72 of Report No DEV/FH/17/035.
Members were advised of the history of the
site, in that an application for a denser scheme for up to 24
dwellings was approved in March 2016.
The Principal Planning Officer explained that
a small area of open space was provided on site, but this would
fall short of the SPD policy requirement. Comments had not been received from the
Council’s parks team in relation to the onsite provision and
whether any off site commuted sum may be required in lieu of any on
site shortfall. This, however, could be resolved and secured
through the S106 as necessary.
In light of the unresolved open space matter,
an amendment to the recommendation was proposed; that Delegated
Authority be given to the Assistant Director of Planning and
Regulatory Services in consultation with the Chairman of the
Development Control Committee to resolve any necessary on and off
site open space provision. If the
matter was not resolved, it would come back before Members for
further consideration.
Furthermore an additional condition was
proposed; to secure a landscape management plan.
Councillor David Bowman drew attention to
Paragraph 62 of the report which made reference to the site’s
catchment school being West Row Community Primary
School. Councillor Bowman queried
whether this was an error and should be Beck Row Primary
Academy. The Principal Planning Officer
explained that she was presenting the report on behalf of the Case
Officer and she would clarify this matter with him.
Councillor Bowman then moved that the
application be approved as per the Officer recommendation and
inclusive of the additional recommendation re open space and the
additional condition for landscaping, this was duly seconded by
Councillor Louis Busuttil.
Upon being put to the vote and with the vote
being unanimous, it was resolved that
Decision
Planning permission be GRANTED
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