Agenda item

New modular 2 storey building to replace old tyre store, canteen and toilet block.

RESOLVED to GRANT CONDITIONAL PLANNING PERMISSION.

Conditions

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

2.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and drawings received on 6th August 2015 which are attached to and form part of this permission unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

3.       The development permitted by this planning permission shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Design and Access Statement and the following mitigation measures: The internal finished floor levels shall be set no lower than 300mm above the adjacent external ground levels.  The mitigation measures shall be fully implemented prior to occupation.

Reasons

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

2.       To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the details as approved.

3.       To reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and future occupants.

Reasons for Decision

In the opinion of the Borough Council the proposed development is visually acceptable, results in no significant impact on neighbouring properties, and introduces no flood risk concerns.  The proposal therefore accords with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Council Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2014).

Notes to Applicant

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.

Planning Statement - The Borough Council has worked positively and proactively with the applicant in accordance with paragraphs 186 to 187 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.

It is noted that the applicant intends to select contrasting colours for the wall cladding of the proposal at ground and first floor.  Whilst it is not considered necessary to impose a planning condition to agree the precise colour of the material with the Local Planning Authority, owing to the location of the site within the confines of the depot, the applicant is informed that the use of more subtle colours would be appropriate.

In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority and once the Local Planning Authority has identified the part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination development must be halted on that part of the site.  An assessment must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Local Planning Authority, and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme, together with a timetable for its implementation and verification reporting, must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

The applicant shall consider all appropriate flood resilient design and construction techniques and shall give consideration to the recommendations of the Environment Agency and DEFRA Report, 'Improving the flood performance of New Buildings - Flood Resilient Construction' (ISBN 9781859462874).