Agenda item

Application No. 2015/0424- Mill Field Close, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, NG14 5AA.

Minutes:

Outline Planning Permission for Residential Development.

 

Sally Anne Johnson, a neighbouring resident, spoke in objection to the application.

 

The Service Manager – Development Services introduced the report and explained that the item had been previously presented to Planning Committee in February where it was resolved to approve the application subject to the developer entering into a Section 106 Agreement for financial contributions towards public transport, education facilities and affordable housing.  During Section 106 negotiations it had been established that a further policy constraint would need to be considered within the committee report in order to be compliant with the development plan for the area.  It was therefore recommended that the Council granted outline planning permission with an amendment to the Section 106 to include the provision of public open space and an amendment to conditions 3 and 15.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Borough Council GRANTS OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 Agreement with the Borough Council as local planning authority and with the County Council as local highway and education authority for the provision of, or financial contributions towards Public Transport, Educational Facilities, Affordable Housing, and Public Open Space; and subject to the following amended conditions:   

Conditions

1.         Application for the Approval of the Reserved Matters shall be made to the Borough Council not later than three years from the date of this permission. Details of Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale (hereinafter called the Reserved Matters) for the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council before any development begins and the development shall be carried out as approved. The development hereby permitted shall commence no later than two years from the date of approval of the last Reserved Matters to be approved.

2.         This permission relates to the approved plans received on the 7th May 2015: - Topographical Survey - Drawing number - 14100cv-01- Site location plan scale 1:2500   

3.         Before any development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council details of the improvement of the access to and at the junction with Nottingham Road and a footway along the site frontage, the parking and turning facilities, access widths, gradients, surfacing, street lighting, structures, visibility splays, and drainage (hereinafter referred to as reserved matters) .  All details submitted to the Borough Council for approval shall comply with the County Council's Highway Design and Parking Guides which are current at the time the details are submitted.  The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details, which shall be retained for the lifetime of the development, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

4.         Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority the development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations contained within the approved Flood Risk Assessment reference FW655/FRA/001 v2 submitted with the application.

5.         Prior to the commencement of development hereby approved a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The CEMP shall include the following details: (1) the hedgerow and tree protection measures that shall be implemented for all retained woodland, trees and hedgerows approved as part of the landscaping details to be submitted as part of the reserved matters pursuant to this application.  A statement shall also be provided which details how the protection measures shall be implemented so as to minimise damage and disturbance to habitats within the vicinity and the species they support.  The protection measures shall accord with current British Standards in relation to design, demolition and construction (BS5837:2012 or any subsequent revision); (2) the measures that shall be implemented during the construction of the development so as to minimise water runoff and works pollution entering watercourses; and (3) the measures that shall be implemented so as to avoid any disturbance to nesting birds during construction.(4) details of traffic routes for Heavy Goods Vehicular movements during the construction of the development. (5) details of wheel washing facilities to be used by vehicles entering and leaving site during the construction of the development ; (6) details of how the principle of Best Practicable Means shall be applied in relation to minimising impact on the surrounding area during the construction of the development in relation to noise and vibration and safeguarding air quality and (7) details on protecting the adjacent Network Rail land, services and infrastructure in respect of the issues raised by Network Rail in their email dated 01 September 2015 from Matthew Leighton. The approved CEMP(s) and all details therein shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details throughout the construction period of the development.

6.         Prior to the commencement of development hereby approved there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council a site level survey plan for the development showing existing and proposed site levels. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

7.         Before development is commenced on site there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council, details of a surface water drainage scheme for the site, based on sustainable drainage principles and an assessment of the hydrological and hydrogeological context of the development.  The scheme shall subsequently be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is completed and shall be retained for the lifetime of the development, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.  

8.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council drainage plans for the proposed means of disposal of foul sewage. The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is first brought into use and shall be retained for the lifetime of the development, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

9.         No vegetation clearance or ground works 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 vegetation clearance or ground works shall be undertaken until the site has been walked by an ecologist, and any refugia which could be used by reptiles have been subject to hand searches. If any reptiles are found to be present, details of any proposed mitigation measures shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council. The mitigation measures shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before development commences.                 

11.       No development shall commence on site until a detailed survey of Protected Species and their habitats has been conducted and the report and conclusions and recommendations for mitigation measures, including protection measures to be put in place to prevent accidental ingression and damage, and including timings, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The report shall include: (1) Updated ecological surveys, in the event that 2 years has elapsed since the date of the original survey: (2) Details relating to the protection of retained vegetation, to included trees and hedgerows: (3) A working methodology to minimise impacts on common toad, a Section 41 species (i.e. national conservation priority) recorded on site during the reptile surveys: (4) A detailed landscaping plan, to provide details of planting mixes and establishment regimes and to ensure the use of locally-appropriate native tree and shrub species on the site boundaries: (5) Details of any water attenuation facility, to ensure that this is multifunctional and designed to maximise its biodiversity value: (6) A detailed lighting scheme, in the event that lighting is required, to be designed to minimise its impacts on nocturnal wildlife: (7) Other biodiversity enhancement measures, such the incorporation of integrated bird and bat boxes into the fabric of the new buildings, measures to provide bird and bat breeding boxes within the site area in accordance with details to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The report shall include measures for the prevention of light spillage to adjacent habitats from the development. The detailed layout and other plans submitted at the Reserved Matters stage shall incorporate all the measures identified including stand-offs and other similar measures to protect the habitat of Protected Species. The mitigation measures identified in the approved details shall be fully implemented in accordance with the approved timings at all times and in their entirety.

12.       The detailed plans and particulars to be submitted as reserved matters in relation to appearance shall include details of the materials to be used in the external elevations and roofs of the proposed buildings.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details, which shall be retained for the lifetime of the development, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

13.       The detailed plans and particulars to be submitted as reserved matters in relation to landscaping shall include: (a) details of the size, species, positions and density of all trees and shrubs to be planted; (b) details of the boundary treatments, including those to individual plot boundaries; (c) the proposed means of surfacing access roads, car parking areas, roadways and the frontages of properties such as driveways and footpaths to front doors and (d) a programme of implementation. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details, which shall be retained for the lifetime of the development, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

14.       If within a period of five years beginning with the date of the planting of any tree or shrub, approved as reserved matters in relation to landscaping, 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.

15.       Unless otherwise agreed by the Borough Council, development must not commence until details relating to the following have been complied with: Site Characterisation An assessment of the nature and extent of any potential contamination has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council.  This assessment must be undertaken by a competent person, and shall assess any contamination on the site, whether or not it originates on the site.  Moreover, it must include; a survey of the extent, scale and nature of contamination and; an assessment of the potential risks to: human health, property, adjoining land, controlled waters, ecological systems, archaeological sites and ancient monuments. Submission of Remediation Scheme Where required, a detailed remediation scheme (to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to critical receptors) should be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council. The scheme must include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, an appraisal of remedial options, and proposal of the preferred option(s), and a timetable of works and site management procedures.  The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.

16.       In the event that remediation is required to render the development suitable for use, the agreed remediation scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved timetable of works under condition 3 above.  Prior to occupation of any building(s) a Verification Report (that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out) must be submitted and approved in writing by the Borough Council.

17.       In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified 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 above 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.  The Remediation Scheme shall be implemented as approved.

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 that the roads of the proposed development are designed to an adoptable standard, to ensure adequate vehicular access to the highway network and to ensure a satisfactory development in accordance with the aims of Policy ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2008).

4.         To prevent the increased risk of flooding in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, Section 10.

5.         To ensure a satisfactory development in accordance with the aims of Sections 10 and 11 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy 1 of the Aligned Core Strategy Submitted Documents.

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

7.         To prevent the increased risk of flooding; to improve and protect water quality; to improve habitat and amenity; and to ensure the future maintenance of the sustainable drainage structures, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and  Policies 1 and 17 of the Aligned Core Strategy Submission Documents.

8.         To ensure the development is provided with a satisfactory means of drainage and to reduce the risk of creating or exacerbating a flooding problem and to minimise the risk of pollution, in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy 1 of the Gedling Borough Aligned Core Strategy Submission Documents.

 

9.         To minimise any potential impacts on biodiversity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy 17 of the Gedling Borough Aligned Core Strategy Submitted Documents.

10.       To minimise any potential impacts on biodiversity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy 17 of the Gedling Borough Aligned Core Strategy Submitted Documents.

11.       To minimise any potential impacts on biodiversity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy 17 of the Gedling Borough Aligned Core Strategy Submitted Documents.

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

13.       To ensure a satisfactory development and that the landscaping of the development as proposed at reserved matters stage accords with Policy ENV1 and ENV2 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2008).

14.       To ensure a satisfactory development and that the landscaping of the development as proposed at reserved matters stage accords with Policy ENV1 and ENV2 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2008).

15.       To ensure that practicable and effective measures are taken to treat, contain or control any contamination and to protect controlled waters in accordance with the aims of Policies ENV1 and ENV3 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2008).

16.       To ensure that practicable and effective measures are taken to treat, contain or control any contamination and to protect controlled waters in accordance with the aims of Policies ENV1 and ENV3 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2008).

17.       To ensure that practicable and effective measures are taken to treat, contain or control any contamination and to protect controlled waters in accordance with the aims of Policies ENV1 and ENV3 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2008).

Reasons for Decision

 

The development has been considered in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, the adopted Local Plan and Emerging Aligned Core Strategy, where appropriate. In the opinion of the Borough Council the proposed development accords with the relevant policies of these frameworks and plans.

 

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.

 

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, additional information or drawings in response to issues raised and providing updates on the application's progress.

 

Your attention is drawn to the attached correspondence from Nottinghamshire County Council, the Environment Agency, Severn Trent Water, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and the Borough Council's Public Protection Section.

 

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 Council's website. The proposed development has been assessed and it is the Council's view that CIL IS PAYABLE on the development hereby approved.  The actual amount of CIL payable will be calculated when a decision is made on the subsequent reserved matters application.

 

In order to carry out the off-site works required you will be undertaking work in the public highway which is land subject to the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 (as amended) and therefore land over which you have no control. In order to undertake these works you will need to enter into an agreement under Section 278 of the Act. Please contact Matt Leek on 0300 500 8080 for details.

 

The developer is advised that Severn Trent has a public sewer within the application site which is protected under the provisions of the Water Industry Act 1991.  The developer is advised to contact Severn Trent on 0116 234 3834 before submitting the detailed plans for the site.

 

 

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