Agenda item

Replace existing flat roof with new revised pitched roof incorporating two staff-flats and landscaping. 

The Service Manager, Planning and Economic Development informed Members of additional letters received in respect of this application as follows:

1.    Letter from the Old Woodthorpe Residents Association, drawing attention to previous objections submitted in October 2013.

2.    Comments from Mr Singleton, landscape architect, on behalf of Mr Cope, neighbour to the property in question.

Copies had been circulated at the meeting.

RESOLVED: To Grant Planning Permission subject to the following amended Conditions:-

Conditions

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

2.         The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the revised approved plans (drg. nos. WDC/13/02D, WDC/13/05C, WDC/13/07B).

3.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council details and a sample of the materials to be used in the external elevations of the proposed roof. Once approved the development shall be constructed in accordance with these approved details.

4.         The proposed parking spaces to serve the flats hereby approved shall be allocated prior to the flats first being occupied and these shall be retained at all times for the lifetime of the development.

5.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council details of the proposed planting to the recessed aread of the roof slope. Once approved the planting shall be carried out in accordance with these approved details.

6.         The development hereby approved shall only be occupied by members of staff associated with the nursery.

7.         No velux windows shall be inserted into the side roof slope facing no. 3 Albemarle Road at any time.

Additional conditions

8.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council precise structural details and calculation with regards to the proposed roof and planting ledges.

9.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council precise details of the means of irrigation of the proposed planting to the roof.

Reasons

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

2.         For the avoidance of doubt.

3.         To ensure a satisfactory development, in accordance with the aims of policies ENV1 and ENV16 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved) 2008.

4.         To ensure a satisfactory development, in accordance with the aims of policies ENV1 and ENV16 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved) 2008.

5.         To ensure a satisfactory development, in accordance with the aims of policies ENV1 and ENV16 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved) 2008.

6.         To ensure a satisfactory development, in accordance with the aims of policies ENV1 and ENV16 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved) 2008.

7.         To ensure a satisfactory development, in accordance with the aims of policies ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved) 2008.

8.         To ensure that the proposed structure can support the weight of the proposed planting.

9.         To safeguard the visual amenity of the area.

Reasons for Decision

In the opinion of the Borough Council the proposed development is acceptable in this location and would not have any undue impacts upon neighbouring amenity, the streetscene, the Woodthorpe Special Character Area or highway safety. The proposal therefore accords with the National Planning Policy Framework (2013) and policies ENV1, ENV16, H7 and H16 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved) 2008.

Notes to Applicant

You are advised that planning permission does not override any private legal matters which may affect the application site, over which the Borough Council has no jurisdiction (e.g. covenants imposed by former owners, rights of light, etc.).

The attached permission is for development which will involve building up to, or close to, the boundary of the site.  Your attention is drawn to the fact that if you should need access to neighbouring land in another ownership in order to facilitate the construction of the building and its future maintenance you are advised to obtain permission from the owner of the land for such access before beginning your development.

Planning Statement - The Borough Council has undertaken negotiations during the consideration of the application to address concerns identified by officers in connection with the proposal. Amendments have been made to the proposal, addressing the identified adverse impacts, thereby resulting in a more acceptable scheme and favourable recommendation. The Borough Council has worked positively and proactively with the applicant in accordance with paragraphs 186 to 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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.

Councillor Boot left the meeting at 18.40pm