Members observed a minute’s silence as a mark of respect in memory of the late Councillor Roger Stringer.

It was reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Conservative Group, the membership of the Committee had been amended for this meeting by including Councillors Manning and Thomas (D) instead of Councillors Lewis (B) and Winfield.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 16 October 2017.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 16 October 2017 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

(Variation of conditions on planning application P/2014/0947/MOA): Outline Application with all matters reserved except access, for demolition of the remaining buildings on the site and redevelopment for mixed use purposes comprising up to 255 Class C3 dwellings, up to 5,574sqm of B1 and /or B8 business and/or warehousing uses, up to 8,501sqm Class A1 (bulky goods) retail with up to 515sqm garden centre, and up to  139sqm of A3 cafe /restaurant uses, along with related site access, access roads and paths, parking, servicing ,open space and landscaping. (Condition 32: Restrictive Goods Condition).

The Committee considered an application to vary the conditions on planning application P/2014/0947/MOA: Outline Application with all matters reserved except access, for demolition of the remaining buildings on the site and redevelopment for mixed use purposes comprising up to 255 Class C3 dwellings, up to 5,574sqm of B1 and /or B8 business and/or warehousing uses, up to 8,501sqm Class A1 (bulky goods) retail with up to 515sqm garden centre, and up to  139sqm of A3 cafe /restaurant uses, along with related site access, access roads and paths, parking, servicing ,open space and landscaping. (Condition 32: Restrictive Goods Condition).

Prior to the meeting, written representations were available to members on the Council’s website.  At the meeting Jeremy Heath addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to:

(i)           a Condition to secure remediation of the site (including the housing area) to a suitable level for its intended use, in-line with the land uses outlined within the approved indicative Masterplan (Reference 1449-PL-001 Rev A), prior to the first occupation of the retail development;

(ii)          all previous Conditions (as amended by previous S73 applications); and,

(iii)         the provision of a planning obligation to secure the sum of £36,744 as mitigation for the increased impact upon the Western Corridor caused by the additional traffic which would result from the introduction of convenience retail within the development, paid upfront or secured via a Section 106 Legal Agreement.

(Note:  During consideration of this item Councillor Morey declared a non-pecuniary interest as a member of the Town Centre Regeneration Board.)

Alterations and extensions.

The Committee considered an application for alterations and extension to enclose a stairwell and internal reconfiguration, increasing the number of bedrooms from one to two with parking for two vehicles.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were available to members on the Council’s website.  At the meeting Simon Blake addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to:

(i)            the final drafting of conditions being delegated to the Executive Head for Assets and Business Services (to include those set out in the submitted report); and

(ii)          the satisfactory submission of a revised plan for the roof to ensure it is visually consistent with the character of the Conservation area.

Construction of new building to provide up to 75 one and two bedroom apartments.

The Committee considered an application for the construction of a new building to provide up to 75 one and two bedroom apartments.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were available to members on the Council’s website.  At the meeting Margaret Forbes-Hamilton addressed the Committee against the application and Tom Whildaddressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved subject to the final drafting of conditions being delegated to the Executive Head for Assets and Business Services (to include those listed within the report (which includes the provision of parking to a ratio of no less than 92 spaces for 75 apartments)).