Agenda item

Demolition of two existing two storey office buildings, partial demolition of existing block of light industrial/warehouse buildings. Construction of new 3 storey office buildings and associated parking and landscape works.

RESOLVED:  

ToGRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the following conditions:

Conditions

1.         The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of 23rd July 2015.

2.         The development hereby approved shall be constructed in accordance with: Discharge of Conditions Document (16156/DOC/1701); Proposed Bin Store Details (161156-A-7011); Proposed Hard Landscaping Details (1611596-A-7008); Proposed North East and North West Elevations (16156-A-4011 Rev: P02); Proposed South East and South West Elevations (161156-A-4010 Rev: P02); Proposed Roof Plan (161156-A-3004 Rev: P02); Proposed Second Floor Plan (16156-A-3003 Rev: P02); Proposed First Floor Plan (161156-A-3002 Rev: P02); Proposed Ground Floor Plan (161156-A-3001 Rev: P02); Proposed Sections A-A& B-B (161156-A-4003 Rev: P02); Proposed Site Plan (161156-A-2001 Rev: P04); Typical Details (Job no: E143; Drawing No: 5005 Rev P01); External Levels 1 of 2 (Job no: E143; Drawing No: 5003 Rev P02); External Levels 2 of 2 (Job no: E143; Drawing No: 5004 Rev P02); Drainage Levels 1 of 2 (Job no: E143; Drawing No: 5001 Rev P02); Drainage Levels 2 of 2 (Job no: E143; Drawing No: 5002 Rev P02); Drainage Strategy (Job no: E143; Drawing No: 5000 Rev P02); External Lighting Layout and EV Charging Point (C17010-E-010).

3.         The development permitted by this planning permission shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Flood Risk Assessment and Emergency Plan (FRA), Document RHL/01, August 2014 compiled by Charnwood Property Consultants and Developers Ltd and also the Design and Access Statement entitled 'Proposed New Officers for Hillary's Blinds' Revision A, March 2015 compiled by Steve Riley Architect Ltd as revised by the emails dated 5th January 2016. Finished Floor Levels shall be 21.78 AOD with the provision of a flood resilient construction incorporated up to 0.68 metres above the floor level. Drawing No's: E143-CHG-00-XX-DR-003 and CBD Architects drawing no: 16156-A-4003.

4.         The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the Contaminated Land Assessment (Geodyne ref. D34084: 28th March 2017).

5.         Prior to occupation of any building(s) a Verification Report (that demonstrates the effectiveness of the gas membrane remediation to be carried out, as confirmed by email dated 16th May 2017) must be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

6.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be more than 75% occupied before or until a Travel Plan including a Car Parking Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Travel Plan shall set out proposals (including targets, a timetable and enforcement mechanism) to promote travel by sustainable modes which are acceptable to the local planning authority and shall include arrangements for monitoring of progress of the proposals. The Travel Plan shall be implemented in accordance with the timetable set out in that plan unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

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 reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and future occupants and to reduce the possible consequences of an imminent flood event in line with the requirements of paragraph 93 of the NPPF.

4.         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 2014).

5.         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 2014).

6.         To promote sustainable travel

Reasons for Decision

In the opinion of the Borough Council the proposed development would result in no significant impact on neighbouring premises or the area in general. The proposed development would represent sustainable development as identified in the NPPF. The proposal is acceptable from a highway safety viewpoint, raises no flood risk issues, health and safety issues or contamination issues. The works therefore accord with Policies E3 and ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Council Replacement Local Plan (Certain Saved policies 2008) and Policies 1 (Climate Change), 4 (Employment Provision and Economic Development) and 10 (Design and Enhancing Local Identity) of the Gedling Borough Aligned Core Strategy (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.

I bring your attention to Carlton Footpath 22 which runs alongside the south eastern boundary and is the access road to the site. The availability of the footpath should not be affected or obstructed in any way by the proposed development at this location unless subject to appropriate diversion or closure orders. The Rights of Way Office should be consulted in any re-surfacing or proposed structure issues. Developers are also made aware of potential path users in the area who should not be impeded or endangered in any way.

For any new connection(s), into the public sewer or the reuse of an existing sewer connection(s), you will need to apply under Section 106 Water Industry Act 1991 as amended by the Water Act 2003. Severn Trent New Connection Team currently processes Section 106 applications and can be contacted on 0800 707 6600 for an application pack and guidance notes (or visit www.stwater.co.uk). Applications to make such connections should be made separately from any application for adoption of the related sewers under Section 104 Water Industry Act 1991 as amended by the Water Act 2003.

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.

Advice regarding travel plans can be obtained from the Transport Strategy Section at Trent Bridge House, Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6BJ,  contact transport.strategy@nottscc.gov.uk

The development makes it necessary to alter the vehicular access arrangement over the footway of the private road no. 2. These works shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the owners of the road. You should therefore contact the owners as this is not highway maintained at public expense.