Issue - meetings

Installation of a 2.4 metre high fence around three boundary sides of the playground.

RESOLVED:

To Grant Full Planning Permissionsubject to conditions:

Conditions

 1         The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission.

 2         This permission shall be read in accordance with the application form, block plan and specification sheet received on 14th July 2022, and site location plan received on 17th August 2022. The development shall thereafter be undertaken in accordance with these plans/details.

Reasons

 1         In order to comply with Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 2         For the avoidance of doubt.

Reasons for Decision

It is considered, given the nature, scale, design and location of the proposal, the fencing system would be visually acceptable and in keeping with the character and appearance of the area and surrounding context and it would result in no significant undue impact on the residential amenities of the occupiers of any adjoining property by way of overlooking, overbearing and overshadowing. The proposed development is in accordance with Sections 8 and 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Policies10 and 12 of the Aligned Core Strategy and policies LPD 20 and LPD 32 of the Local Planning Document.

Notes to Applicant

Positive and Proactive Statement - The Borough Council has worked positively and proactively with the applicant in accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework. During the processing of the application there were no problems for which the Local Planning Authority had to seek a solution in relation to this application.

The proposed development lies within a coal mining area which may contain unrecorded coal mining related hazards. If any coal mining feature is encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to The Coal Authority on 0845 762   6848. Further information is also available on The Coal Authority website at www.coal.decc.gov.uk.Property specific summary information on past, current and future coal mining activity can be obtained from The Coal Authority's Property Search Service on 0845 762 6848 or at www.groundstability.com.