An apology for absence was received from Councillor Darling.

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 Councillor Tolchard instead of Councillor Barnby.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 14 March 2016.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 14 March 2016 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Full application for the partial revision of the layout approved under P/2013/0785 to replace 10 dwellings with 18 dwellings and change an open market dwelling to affordable housing, together with landscaping, parking and associated works.

The Committee considered an application for the partial revision of the layout approved under P/2013/0785 to replace 10 dwellings with 18 dwellings and change an open market dwelling to affordable housing, together with landscaping, parking and associated works.

Prior to the meeting written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting James Durant addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to

(i)            satisfactory resolution of issues relating to landscaping, highways and drainage, and a variation of the Section 106 Agreement; and

(ii)          determination of conditions which relate to archaeology, construction, tree/hedgerow protection and landscaping, contaminated land, drainage, materials and building details, ecology, transport plan, cycle and bin storage, parking, secured by design and lighting being delegated to the Chief Executive.

Approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in relation to 217 dwellings and associated development.

The Committee considered an application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in relation to 216 dwellings and associated development.

Prior to the meeting written representations were circulated to members. 

Resolved:

That the application be refused on the grounds of overdevelopment and insufficient car parking.

New multi use hall, dining area extension and refurbishment of existing drama space to provide additional classrooms.

The Committee considered an application for a new multi use hall, dining area extension and refurbishment of existing drama space to provide additional classrooms.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to:

(i)            the receipt of surface water attenuation design to the satisfaction of the Council's Drainage Department; and

(ii)          the conditions set out in the submitted report.

Construction of a new railway station to include the following:

Two single sided station platforms, provision of a footbridge between platforms, elevated walkway and access ramps, car park facility for 28 car parking spaces (as amended)(including four reduced mobility parking spaces), motorcycle parking and 12 cycle spaces, extended footpath along Riviera Way, lighting and CCTV, and platform furniture to include shelter and signage.

The Committee considered an application for the construction of a new railway station to include the following:

Two single sided station platforms, provision of a footbridge between platforms, elevated walkway and access ramps, car park facility for 28 car parking spaces (as amended)(including four reduced mobility parking spaces), motorcycle parking and 12 cycle spaces, extended footpath along Riviera Way, lighting and CCTV, and platform furniture to include shelter and signage.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting Barry Dunnage and Darren Cowell addressed the Committee against the application and David Whiteway addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Conditionally approved, subject to the receipt of satisfactory revised plans before the next meeting of the Development Management Committee to remove the car parking provision or the application be refused on the grounds that the car park proposed as part of the scheme would cause an unacceptable loss of trees and other natural features of significant landscape value contrary to policy C4 of the Local Plan, would undermine the value of the Urban Landscape Protection Area contrary to policy C5 of the Local Plan and would have a detrimental effect on the amenity of local residents by way of increased traffic and noise.

In the event of submission of satisfactory amended plans, approval is subject to;

i)             completion of a Habitats Regulations Assessment that concludes no likely significant effect; and

ii)            the submission of surface water attenuation design  details, including maintenance, to the satisfaction of the Council’s Drainage Department in consultation with Network Rail, and the Environment Agency’s response in relation to the ‘mained’ river and adjacent culvert. 

(Note:  The Vice-Chairman, Councillor Morey, chaired the meeting for this item only.)

Variation of condition P1 pursuant to P/2015/0897:  Amendments to elevational treatment comprising replacement of hipped roofs to semi detached dwellings with gabled roofs and changes to fenestration facing Museum Road.  Inclusion of additional car parking space to serve dwelling 5.  Changes to approved scheme to construct 9 two storey dwellings with 9 car parking spaces and partial demolition of stone boundary wall fronting Museum Road to create vehicular and pedestrian access.

The Committee considered an application for variation of condition P1 pursuant to P/2015/0897:  Amendments to elevational treatment comprising replacement of hipped roofs to semi detached dwellings with gabled roofs and changes to fenestration facing Museum Road.  Changes to approved scheme to construct 9 two storey dwellings with 9 car parking spaces and partial demolition of stone boundary wall fronting Museum Road to create vehicular and pedestrian access.

Resolved:

That Condition 1 be varied to allow the inclusion of revised plans which show the changes to the design of the Museum Road elevation.