Agenda item

Application No. 2016/0443- Garage Site, Moyra Drive, Arnold, Nottinghamshire.

Minutes:

Demolition of existing garages and construction of 4 no.1 bed flats of 2 storeys in two blocks.

 

RESOLVED:

 

To grant planning permission subject to the following 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 built in accordance with the the application form, Design Statement and Site 24 existing site and location plan (drawing no. Job 3680 00.024) received on 18th March 2016 and the Site 24 proposed site and location plan (drawing no. Job 3680 100.024) received on 20th July 2016.

 

3.         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 Borough Council and once the Borough Council 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 Borough Council, 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 Borough Council.

 

4.         The apartments shall not be occupied until the car parking spaces have been lined out, as identified on the submitted plan - drawing no Job 3680 100.024, received on 20th July 2016. These car parking spaces shall be retained for this purpose for the life of the development.

 

5.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council a landscape plan of the site showing the position, type and planting size of all trees and shrubs proposed to be planted. The approved landscape scheme shall be carried out in the first planting season following the substantial completion of the development and any planting material which becomes diseased or dies within five years of the completion of the development shall be replaced in the next planting season by the applicants or their successors in title.

 

6.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council details of the means of enclosure of the site. The approved means of enclosure shall be erected prior to the first occupation of any of the flats hereby approved and shall thereafter be retained unless alternative means of enclosure are agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

 

7.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council precise details of any proposed external lighting which shall include siting of the proposed lighting columns or bollards. The proposed lighting shall then be installed in accordance with these details for the life of the development.

 

8.         The development hereby permitted shall not commence until drainage plans for the disposal of surface water and foul sewage have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council. Once approved the scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is first brought into use and retained for the life of the development.

 

Reasons

 

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

 

2.         For the avoidance of doubt.

 

3.         The site has had a history of industrial land uses (in this case, garages); there is then a risk that excavations may reveal material which may be contaminated by historic dumping of materials or spills.

 

4.         To ensure that adequate off-street parking provision is made to reduce the possibilities of the proposed development leading to on-street parking in the area.

 

5.         To ensure a satisfactory development, in accordance with the aims of policy ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved) 2014.

 

6.         To ensure a satisfactory development, in accordance with the aims of policy ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved) 2014.

 

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

 

8.         To ensure that the development is provided with satisfactory means of drainage as well as to reduce the risk of creating a flooding problem and to minimise the risk of pollution.

 

Reasons for Decision

 

In the opinion of the Borough Council the principle of the residential development is acceptable, it results in no significant undue impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties or the wider area. The proposed development would be visually acceptable and in keeping scale and character with area and the wider locality. The proposal therefore accords with the National Planning Policy Framework (2012), Policies 8 (Housing Size, Mix and Choice) and 10 (Design and enhancing Local Identity) of the Aligned Core Strategy (September 2014), policies ENV1 (Development Criteria) and H7 (Residential Development on Unidentified Sites within the Urban Area and the Defined Village Envelopes) of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2014) and the Supplementary Planning Document "Parking Provision for Residential Developments" (May 2012).

 

Notes to Applicant

 

You must contact the Borough Council's Building Control Section with regard to any proposed demolition of buildings on the site at least 4 weeks prior to any site clearance commencing.

 

The Arnold Parish Footpath No 53 runs alongside the northern boundary of the site. The availability of this footpath must not be affected or obstructed in any way by the proposed development unless this is subject to an appropriate diversion or closure order. The Area Rights of Way Officer at Nottinghamshire County Council ( tel no. 0115 977 4559) must be consulted regarding any surfacing or gating issues and path users should not be impeded or endangered in any way by the development, during construction or on its completion.

 

The applicant’s attention is drawn to an informal planning guidance document which has been produced to try and define what sustainable development means in the context of air quality, and how we might help decrease levels by incorporating mitigation measures into scheme design as standard. (Seehttp://www.gedling.gov.uk/planningbuildingcontrol/planningpolicy/emerginglocalplan/supplementaryplanningdocuments/) We would also ask therefore, that the developer considers the commitment to incorporate provision for an EV (electric vehicle) charging point(s); to allow residents/visitors to charge electric/plug-in hybrid vehicles whilst at the site. Reference can be made to guidance produced by IET Code of Practice for EV Charging Equipment Installation for details of charging points and plugs specifications.

 

Positive and Proactive 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. Negotiations have taken place during the consideration of the application to address adverse impacts identified by officers in connection with the proposal, addressing the identified adverse impacts, thereby resulting in a more acceptable scheme and a favourable recommendation.

 

The applicant is advised that all planning permissions granted on or after 16th October 2015 may be subject to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). Full details of CIL are available on the Borough Council's website. The proposed development has been assessed and it is the Borough Council's view that CIL is not payable on the development hereby approved as the development type proposed is zero rated in this location.

 

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.

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