Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors B Murphy and B Puddicombe.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 20/3762N, Councillor S Gardiner declared that as part of his professional role he was involved in regular communication with the David Wilson Homes, albeit on non-planning related matters.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 20/3762N, Councillor S Hogben declared that he was a non-Executive Director of ANSA however he had not discussed the application or made any comments on it.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 20/3762N, Councillor S Edgardeclared that he would be exercising his right to speak as Ward Councillor under the public speaking protocol and would leave the room for the remainder of the item.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 20/3762N, M Hunter declared that he was a non-Executive Director of ANSA however he had not discussed the application or made any comments on it.

In the interest of openness in respect of application 20/3762N, Councillor S Gardiner declared that a conversation had taken place with the Head of Planning, David Malcolm who confirmed with Councillor S Gardiner that the amended plans were as far as the applicant was willing to go.

(This interest was declared just after the applicant had spoken on the item).

It was noted that all Members had received correspondence in respect of application 20/3762N.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 15 September 2021 as a correct record.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 15 September 2021 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Councillor S Edgar, the Ward Councillor, Councillor H Faddes, the adjoining Ward Councillor, Professor G Lee-Treweek, an objector and Andrew Taylor, the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).

RESOLVED

That the application be approved subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement securing the following:-

And subject to the following conditions:-

1. Commencement of development (3 years)

2. Development in accordance with approved plans 

3. Details of materials and finishes 

4. Details of Surfacing materials

5. Details of Levels

6. Submission and approval of Landscaping scheme

7. Implementation of landscaping scheme 

8. Design detail, specification and implementation of play area 

9. Submission of Landscape Management Plan

10. Details of Boundary treatment and retaining structures  

11. Tree Protection

12. Details of lighting – minimise impact on bats

13. Safeguarding of nesting birds

14.  Development in accordance with Ecological Assessment Version 2

Submission of strategy to secure features to enhance biodiversity   

15. Details of surface water drainage scheme to be submitted, approved and implemented

16. Development in accordance with Flood Risk Assessment (FRA)

17. Provision of Toucan crossing

18. Implementation of improvements to cycleway/footways to also refer to the submission of a scheme for  the improvement of the footway on the western side of Sydney Road and for the provision of wayfinder signage for bus stops adjacent to the site access

19. Provision of Electric Vehicle infrastructure

20. Provision of Ultra Low Emission Boilers

21. Contaminated Land – Remedial scheme to be carried out in accordance with Enabling Works Remediation Strategy  

22. Contaminated land – works to stop if any unexpected contamination is  ...  view the full minutes text for item 41.

To consider the above application.

This application was withdrawn from the agenda by officers prior to the meeting.

To consider the above application.

This application was withdrawn from the agenda by officers prior to the meeting.

To consider the above report.

Consideration was given to the above report.

RESOLVED

That the draft Recovery of Forward Funded Infrastructure Costs Supplementary Planning Document (Appendix A) and its consultation period be noted.

To consider the above report.

Consideration was given to the above report.

The Chair expressed his disappointment that the document did not tighten up on what he felt was an opportunity to regulate the removal of soil from development sites.  He suggested that information within the document should be included which tightened up on regulations in relation to the disposal of soil including information on how much soil was being taken away, whether the soil was contaminated, where it was being disposed of and whether or not the site it was going to was licensed.

In comments were made in respect of the importance of ensuring noise, light and odour pollution was enforced if the Council was serious about creating a sustainable and resident friendly night time economy and that it would be useful to include an explanation of how the council manages / enforces against the issues contained in the SPD.

RESOLVED

(1)That the draft Environmental Protection Supplementary Planning Document and its consultation period be noted.

(2)That the comments as outlined above be noted.