Agenda item

Planning application reference number 13/AP/056

Report: See pages 17-69 of the agenda and addendum report pages 1-2.

Proposal:

Redevelopment of the site including the demolition of existing depot building and erection of four new residential buildings of between six and nine storeys accommodating 69 dwellings and 137m2 of Class A1, A2 and/or A3 (retail/services/cafe) space, 9 disabled car parking spaces, cycle parking, private and communal amenity space including a new public square and landscaping, plus refurbishment and single storey extensions to the existing Bethwin Road playgroup building (Class D1 use) with associated landscaping.

The committee heard an officer’s introduction to the report and members asked questions of the officer.

Members heard a representation from objectors to the application and asked questions.

The applicant’s  agents made representations to the committee and answered members’ questions.

Members were advised not to hear a representation in support of the application as it was established that the individual did not meet the criteria stated in the guidance on conduct of business for planning applications, enforcement cases and other planning proposals as they did not reside within 100 metres of the development.

Members debated the application and asked questions of the officers.

A motion to grant planning permission was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared to be carried.

RESOLVED:

That in reference to application number13/AP/056, planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.  The applicant entering into an appropriate legal agreement by no later than 23 June 2013.

2.  In the event that the requirements of Resolution (1) are not met by 23 June 2013, the head of development management be authorised to refuse planning permission for the reasons set out under paragraph 167 of the committee report.

3.  The conditions as stated in the committee report, draft decision notice and addendum report.