Agenda item

Application No. 2016/0624- Ernehale Court, Cross Street, Arnold, Nottinghamshire.

Minutes:

Demolition of the former sheltered accommodation named 'Ernehale Court' for 6 New Build 2B4P 2 Storey Houses and 12 New Build 1B2P Apartments over 3 Storeys.

 

The Principal Planning Officer advised members that revised plans had recently been received from the applicant which featured slight changes to the design of the building, such as reducing the height by 1 metre, and revised access arrangements. This would result in a new plan reference number being included within condition two. A late representation from the County Council regarding landscaping had also been received, the content of which had been addressed by conditions already proposed.

 

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 permitted shall be constructed and implemented in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: Proposed Apartment Plans (Sk 20.005 Rev A) and Drainage Strategy (MA10346), received on 13th May, 2016; Proposed House Plans and Elevations, Plots 1 and 2 (Sk 20.009) and Proposed House Plans and Elevations, Plots 3 - 6 (Sk 20.010), received on 26th July, 2016; Proposed Site Plan (Sk 90.003 Rev F), received on 12th August, 2016; and Proposed Apartment Elevations (Sk 20.006 Rev D) and Proposed Site External Material Palette (Sk 40.001 Rev A), received on 16th August, 2016

 

3.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council details of a Local Employment Agreement to cover the construction of the development hereby permitted.  The Local Employment Agreement shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

 

4.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council details of the type of bricks to be used in the external elevations of the proposed flats.  Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with approved materials, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

 

5.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council details of cycle stands to serve the proposed flats.  The cycle stands shall be provided in accordance with the approved details before the development is first brought into use, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council, and shall be retained for the lifetime of the development.

 

6.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved 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 landscape plan shall incorporate the recommendations made in section 6.2 of the LSC Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Preliminary Protected Species Assessment.  The approved landscape plan shall be carried out in the first planting season following the substantial completion of the development.  If within a period of five years beginning with the date of the planting of any tree or shrub or seeded area, that tree or shrub, or any tree or shrub that is planted in replacement of it, is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies, or becomes in the opinion of the Borough Council seriously damaged or defective, another tree or shrub of the same species and size as that originally planted shall be planted at the same place, unless otherwise prior 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 details of a scheme for the provision of bird boxes on or within the fabric of a proportion of the houses; bird boxes should target species such as house sparrow and swallow.  The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is first brought into use, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council, and shall be retained for the lifetime of the development.

 

8.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council a bat activity survey of the existing building, as specified in section 6.3 of the LSC Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Preliminary Protected Species Assessment, and any recommended mitigation measures.  Any mitigation measures shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

 

9.         No removal of trees or shrubs shall take place on site during the bird nesting season (1st March to 31st August inclusive in any given year), unless pre-commencement checks for nesting birds have been undertaken by an appropriately qualified ecologist and the outcome reported to the Borough Council.  If any nesting birds are found to be present, details of any proposed mitigation measures shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council before the development commences. The mitigation measures shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before development commences, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

 

10.       No part of the new access driveway and parking area hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the visibility splays are provided in accordance with the approved plans.  The area within the visibility splays referred to in this condition shall thereafter be kept free of any obstructions exceeding 600 mm in height for the lifetime of the development.

 

11.       No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the vehicle access, parking and turning areas are provided in accordance with the approved plans, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council, and shall be retained for the lifetime 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 and to allow a proportionate approach to minor material amendments.

 

3.         To seek to ensure that the construction of the site provides appropriate employment and training opportunities, in accordance with Policy 4 of the Aligned Core Strategy for Gedling Borough (September 2014).

 

4.         To ensure that the materials to be used in the external elevations of the proposed flats are satisfactory, in accordance with the aims of Policies ENV1 and H7 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2014).

 

5.         To ensure that cycle stands are provided and that the details are satisfactory, in accordance with the aims of Section 4 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Policy ENV1 of the Gedling Borough replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2014).

 

6.         To ensure that the landscaping of the proposed development accords with Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy for Gedling Borough (September 2014) and Policy ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2014).

 

7.         To enhance biodiversity in accordance with Section 11 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy 17 of the Aligned Core Strategy for Gedling Borough (September 2014).

 

8.         To minimise any potential impacts on biodiversity in accordance with Section 11 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy 17 of the Aligned Core Strategy for Gedling Borough (September 2014).

 

9.         To minimise any potential impacts on biodiversity in accordance with Section 11 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy 17 of the Aligned Core Strategy for Gedling Borough (September 2014).

 

10.       In the interests of highway safety in accordance with the aims of Policy ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2014).

 

11.       In the interests of highway safety in accordance with the aims of Policy ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2014).

 

Reasons for Decision

 

Notes to Applicant

 

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 the Borough Council might help decrease levels by incorporating mitigation measures into scheme design as standard.(See: http://www.gedling.gov.uk/planningbuildingcontrol/planningpolicy/emerginglocalplan/supplementaryplanningdocuments/ )The Borough Council would also ask that the developer considers the commitment to incorporate provision for an EV (electric vehicle) charging point(s); to allow employees and/or clients/visitors to charge electric/plug-in hybrid vehicles whilst on 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.

 

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.

 

The Borough Council has worked positively and proactively with the applicant, in accordance with paragraphs 186 and 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework, based on seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to dealing with the planning application.  This has been achieved by meeting the applicant and agent to discuss consultation responses; providing details of issues raised in consultation responses; requesting clarification and additional information in response to issues raised and providing updates on the application's progress.

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