Agenda item

To consider the above planning application.

Note: Ms J Jennings (objector) attended the meeting and addressed the Committee.

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

RESOLVED

(a)   That, for the reasons set out in the report and the written update, the application be APPROVED subject to a S106 Agreement to secure:

1.    30% on-site affordable housing provision to include:

·         A requirement for the applicant/developer to transfer any rented affordable units to a Registered Provider

·         A requirement to provide details of when the affordable housing is required

·         Provisions that require the affordable homes to be let or sold to people who are in housing need and have a local connection. The local connection criteria used in the agreement should match the Council’s allocations policy.

·         The requirement for an affordable housing scheme to be submitted prior to commencement of the development that includes full details of the affordable housing on site.

2.    Secondary School Education contribution of £65,370.76

3.    Open Space provision of:

·         £4,860.36 to upgrade Fountain Fields site in relation to Amenity Green Space provision. £10,879.00 to maintain the upgraded site over 25 years

·         £8,242.44 to upgrade Fountain Fields site. £27,462.00 to maintain the upgraded facilities over 25 years

And the following conditions:

1.    Time – 3 years of within 2 of last Reserved Matter approval

2.    Reserved Matters within 3 years

3.    Appearance and Landscaping Matters to be submitted and approved

4.    Plans

5.    Reserved Matters to be supported by existing and proposed levels plans

6.    Prior submission/approval of a written scheme of archaeological investigation and the implementation of a subsequent programme of mitigation

7.    Prior submission/approval of a ground dissolution/brine extraction related risk assessment and proposals regarding suitable foundations designed to overcome the potential effects of brine pumping related subsidence

8.    Prior submission/approval of a preliminary risk assessment, site investigation and verification report

9.    Prior submission/approval of a verification report

10. No drainage systems for the infiltration of surface water drainage into the ground is permitted

11. Reserved Matters to be supported by a Tree Protection Scheme in accordance with the 2012 British Standard for every retained tree before and for the entire duration of the course of the development

12. Prior submission/approval of a piling method statement

13. Prior submission/approval of a dust mitigation scheme

14. Prior approval/submission of a Construction Phase Environmental Management Plan

15. Provision of a Residents Travel Pack prior to first occupation

16. Provision of Electric Vehicle Charging infrastructure

17. Prior submission/approval of a Phase II contaminated Land report

18. Prior approval of a soil contamination verification report

19. Development should stop if contamination is encountered

20. Prior approval of external lighting scheme

21. Removal of PD, Part 1 Classes A-E

(b)   That, 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) be granted delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Southern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

(c)    That, should the application be subject to an appeal, approval be given to enter into a S106 Agreement to secure the following Heads of Terms:

1.    30% on-site affordable housing provision to include:

·         A requirement for the applicant/developer to transfer any rented affordable units to a Registered Provider

·         A requirement to provide details of when the affordable housing is required

·         Provisions that require the affordable homes to be let or sold to people who are in housing need and have a local connection. The local connection criteria used in the agreement should match the Council’s allocations policy.

·         The requirement for an affordable housing scheme to be submitted prior to commencement of the development that includes full details of the affordable housing on site.

2.    Secondary School Education contribution of £65,370.76

3.    Open Space provision of:

·         £4,860.36 to upgrade Fountain Fields site in relation to Amenity Green Space provision. £10,879.00 to maintain the upgraded site over 25 years

·         £8,242.44 to upgrade Fountain Fields site. £27,462.00 to maintain the upgraded facilities over 25 years

Informative

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