Agenda item

Planning application reference number 14/AP/2207

Report: see pages 110 to 147 of the agenda.

PROPOSAL

Variation of the approved drawings condition of planning permission 07-AP-0760 (as amended by 14-AP-1017) granted on 1 April 2008 [for: Erection of buildings comprising 1 building of up to 44 storeys (145.5 metres AOD) and a terrace of up to 7 storeys in height to provide 470 residential units (Class C3), theatre (Class D2) and cafe (Class A3 uses) and a pavilion building for retail/marketing suite purposes (Class A1/Sui Generis) with associated public open space, landscaping, underground car parking for 30 cars and servicing space] to secure the following minor material amendments:

Increase the height of the main building to 152.8 metres Above Ordnance Datum (AOD); and removal of the two storey building fronting Newington Butts to be used as a marketing sales suite and future retail unit.

The application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement submitted pursuant to the Town and Country  Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) 2011.

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

The officer informed the committee that a late objection had been received in response to the consultation. Following a summary of the additional consultation response, the officer confirmed that their recommendation remained unchanged (as set out in paragraphs 1 to 4 of the report.

The applicant’s agent made a representation to the committee and answered questions arising from their submission.

The committee debated the application and asked questions of the officers.

RESOLVED:

1.  In relation to planning application number 14/AP/2207 that planning permission be granted subject to conditions and the completion of a legal agreement by no later than 27 October 2014.

2.  In the event that the legal agreement is not entered into by 27 October 2014, the Head of Development be authorised to refuse planning permission, if appropriate, for the reasons set out in paragraph 93 of the report.

3.  That the supplemental environmental information has been taken into account as required by Regulation 3(4) of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011.

4.  To confirm that the Head of Development Management should place a statement on the Statutory Register pursuant to Regulation 24 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 which contains the information required by Regulation 21 and for the purposes of Regulation 24(1)(c) being the main reasons and considerations on which the planning committee’s decision was based.