Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillor D Newton.

In the interest of openness in respect of applications 16/1046N, 13/5242C and 16/1131N Councillor J Hammond declared that he was a Director of ANSA Environmental Services who had been consultees on the applications but had not made any comments in respect of the applications nor taken part in any discussions.

With regard to application number 16/1046N Councillor J Hammond declared that he was a member of Haslington Parish Council who had been consultees on the application but had not made any comments in respect of the application nor taken part in any discussions.

Councillor Hammond also declared that he had received an email from Haslington Action Group relating to application 16/1046N which had also been sent to all Members of the Board.

In the interests of openness Councillor D Hough declared that he was a Director of TSS who were responsible for the administration of bus stops and the applications being considered today made reference to the provision of bus stops, but he had not taken part in any discussions with anyone at TSS.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 21^st September 2016 as a correct record.

That the minutes of the meeting held on 21^st September 2016 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

A total period of 5 minutes is allocated for each of the planning applications for the following:

·         Ward Councillors who are not members of the Strategic Planning Board

·         The relevant Town/Parish Council

A period of 3 minutes is allocated for each of the planning applications for the following individuals/groups:

·         Members who are not members of the Strategic Planning Board and are not the Ward Member

·         Objectors

·         Supporters

·         Applicants

RESOLVED

That the public speaking procedure be noted.

To consider the above application.

The Board considered a report and written update regarding the above application.

(Mr A Fidler (Objector) and Mr B Herrod (on behalf of the Applicant) attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application)

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the reports the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1.    Approved Plans

2.    Implementation of the approved landscape scheme

3.    Materials as submitted

4.    Land level details to be submitted and to be approved prior to commencement 

5.    Boundary treatments

6.    Notwithstanding submitted LEAP plans and specifications, revised scheme  of 12 pieces to be submitted and approved. Implementation

7.    Development to be undertaken in accordance with FRA. Properties to have FFL 600mm above flood level 59.76m AOD for the area of the development in Flood Zone 2

8.    The development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the submitted Tree Protection, Retention and Removal Plan (Drawing 03-081            Rev B dated 1/1/2016).

9.    Electric Vehicle Infrastructure details to be submitted for approval

10. Updated badger survey

11. Scheme to be undertaken in accordance in accordance with paragraphs 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 of the Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy

12. Bat and bird boxes

13. PD removal – no wall front of building line/ open plan estate

14. PD removal for Classes A-E (selected smaller plots/terraced and affordable/semi detached)

15. Parking  spaces to be laid out prior to occupation of dwelling to which it relates

16. Garages to be retained and not converted into habitable accommodation

17. Phase II contamination report to be submitted and remediation recommendations implemented prior to occupation

18. The SUDS scheme produced for the site to include proposals to ensure that water levels of the identified great crested newt ponds are maintained in accordance with the pre-development levels. 

19. The proposed development to proceed in accordance with the recommendations of the submitted Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy prepared by Middlemarch Environment dated February 2016.  The seeded areas shown on the submitted landscape plans are to be seeded and managed in accordance with paragraphs 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 of the Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy.

20. Prior to commencement of development a scheme for a  fence and access gate is to be provided to demarcate the area of Wildflower planting and amenity grassland located in the sites south western corner as shown on the submitted plan C121832-Phase 2 – E3.1. shall be submitted. The access gate to be of sufficient size to allow access for management.

21. Bin storage and cycle storage

22. Removal of layby on Park Road

23. In accordance with draft newt mitigation strategy

24. Additional landscaping details along Ashley Meadows elevation (to include extra heavy standard trees)

Informative

If not Medical Centre then site for community use

In order to give proper effect to the Board`s/Committee’s intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority is delegated to the Head of Planning (Regulation), in consultation with the Chair (or in her absence the Vice Chair) of Strategic Planning Board to correct any technical slip or omission  ...  view the full minutes text for item 56.

To consider the above application.

The Board considered a report, written and verbal updates regarding the above application.

(Councillor S Corcoran (Ward Member) and Mrs a Jacques (Agent) attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application)

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the reports the application be APPROVED subject to referral to the Secretary of State and subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure the following:

• Education contributions of £206,079 (primary), £326,853 (secondary) and  £91,000 (SEN)
• Financial contribution of £2,280,000 towards infrastructure (bridge) on Strategic Site CS24 to enable the delivery of employment uses. 
• Open space provision and management arrangements.
• Financial contribution of £100,000 for highways improvements
• Provision, phasing and tenure of 15% affordable housing
• The payment of £24,500 for habitat creation/enhancement works in the locality, to offset loss of biodiversity

And the following conditions:

1.    Commencement of development (3 years)

2.    Development in accord with approved plans

3.    Pile Driving details to be submitted

4.    Landscaping - submission of details

5.    Landscaping (implementation)

6.    Environmental Management Plan to be submitted

7.    Travel plan to be submitted

8.    Electric vehicle charging points to be provided

9.    Phase II investigation including gas monitoring and assessment to be submitted

10.Noise mitigation scheme to be submitted

11.Detailed suite of design and construction plans for the internal road infrastructure to be submitted

12.Arboricultural method statement to be submitted

13.Construction management plan (trees) to be submitted

14.Method statement for the eradication of Himalayan Balsam

15.Provision for roosting bats and breeding birds to be submitted

16.Foul and surface water drainage details to be submitted

17.Scheme to manage the risk of flooding from overland flow of surface water to be submitted

18.Written scheme of archaeological investigation to be submitted

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Planning (Regulation) delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Strategic Planning Board, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

Councillor Brown requested it be noted that he voted to abstain against the motion to approve the application.

Councillor Burkhill requested it be noted that he voted against the motion to approve the application.

To consider the above application.

The Board considered a report and written update regarding the above application.

(Councillor H Jones (on behalf of Audlem Parish Council) attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application)

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the reports the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1.    Approved Plans

2.    Lighting Details to be submitted and approved

3.    Submission of a landscaping scheme

4.    Implementation of the approved landscape scheme

5.    Boundary Treatment details to be submitted for approval

6.    Materials to be submitted and approved

7.    Details of the proposed NEAP to be submitted and approved

8.    Bin Storage

In order to give proper effect to the Board`s/Committee’s intentions and without changing the substance of the decision, authority is delegated to the Head of Planning (Regulations), in consultation with the Chair (or in his absence the Vice Chair) of Strategic Planning Board, to correct any technical slip or omission in the wording of the resolution, between approval of the minutes and issue of the decision notice.

Following consideration of this application Councillor McGrory left the meeting and did not return.

To consider the above report.

The Committee considered a report relating to a Proposal of a Local Development Order (LDO) at Reaseheath College.

RESOLVED

That for the reasons set out in the report the Local Development Order (LDO) be APPROVED subject to those conditions within the formal LDO Consent Order as follows:

General

1.    The LDO expires on 31st October 2031 (15 years after adoption). This means that all development that takes advantage of this LDO provision must have commenced by this date. Any developments commenced within the area after this date will require the submission of a formal planning application. Development that has commenced under the provisions of the LDO can be completed in the event that the LDO is revoked, revised or expires. Development that has commenced under the provisions of the LDO can be completed following expiry of the LDO after the end of the 15-year period; provided it still complies with the established conditions and criteria for development. (Commencement is defined as the construction of a foundation trench as a minimum).

Reason: For clarity on the duration of the permitted development.

2.    Before commencement of development and in order to ensure compliance with the LDO, all proposals which seek to benefit from the provisions of the LDO must complete and submit to the Local Planning Authority the self-certification form attached to this Order (Appendix 2) together with the plans and documents highlighted below to assist with the discharge of the planning conditions. Due to its simplicity, LDO Site 5 only needs to submit the Self-Certification form and confirmation of external materials.

The Council will issue written confirmation of compliance (or non compliance) within 28 days of the receipt of the form or may issue a request for further information. Failure by the Local Planning Authority to issue a response or a request for further information within the set timescale will be seen as automatic acceptance of the proposal.

The plans and documents to be submitted must include the following:

§ A site layout plan to an appropriate metric scale;

§ Topographical survey of site showing existing and proposed finished levels; Detailed elevations and floor plans of all buildings to an appropriate metric scale.

§ A schedule of external facing materials;

§ A detailed landscaping scheme;

§ A comprehensive package of Arboricultural information in accordance with current BS 5837 guidelines, to include a tree survey no more than 12 months old, an Arboricultural impact Assessment and measures for the protection of retained trees?;

§ Construction management plan including full details of “reasonable avoidance measures” for protected species where applicable;

§ A scheme for all external lighting;

§ A scheme for the attenuation of surface water with accompanying pollution prevention measures;

§ A foul drainage discharge and treatment assessment; and

§ Required ecological survey for Site 6

Reason: In order that progress and compliance can be monitored and records can be kept of outcomes.

3.    The development hereby approved shall be carried out in full accordance with the adopted Reaseheath College LDO  ...  view the full minutes text for item 59.