Refurbishment of existing building, including partial demolition of extensions, extensions and alterations to provide 10 residential units, and the provision of 14 new apartments and 6 houses within the grounds of the existing building Existing access off St Margarets Close to be relocated, together with the provision of parking facilities. (Re-advertisement, revised plans received 12 December 2017).

The Committee considered an application for refurbishment of existing building, including partial demolition of extensions, extensions and alterations to provide 10 residential units, and the provision of 14 new apartments and 6 houses within the grounds of the existing building with existing access off St Margarets Close to be relocated, together with the provision of parking facilities.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s website.  In accordance with Standing Order B4.1, Councillor Hill addressed the Committee as Ward Councillor.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to:

(i)           the receipt of detailed ecological assessment and mitigation that will adequately safeguard protected species;

(ii)          revised or additional plans which demonstrate that all parking spaces can be adequately entered and exited;

(iii)         the submission of plans to demonstrate adequate cycle parking for the 14-unit apartment block is provided;

(iv)         the final drafting of conditions, including those set out in the submitted report and additional conditions relating to retention of the front doors and lamp posts, submission of a waste management strategy and provision of bird boxes, being delegated to the Executive Head of Assets and Business services;

(v)          the completion of a Section 106 Agreement that secures a policy compliant level of affordable housing or the necessary mechanisms to review viability in accordance with the Council's Adopted SPD.