Issue - meetings

PROPOSAL:  redevelopment to provide a five storey building comprising of twenty two flats (Use class C3) and commercial unit to ground floor (Use class B1); six x three storey houses; landscaping; parking; bin and cycle stores; emergency vehicle access; associated works (demolition of existing buildings) (as amended by the Addendum).

The Committee resolved to approve the officer recommendations.

RECOMMENDATION A

The Committee was asked to:

1)            agree the reasons for approval as set out in the report; and

2)            grant planning permission subject to the planning conditions (set out in Appendix 1 of the report to the committee and as amended in the Addendum) and subject to authority being delegated to the Interim Chief Planning Officer in consultation with the Director of Legal and Governance Services for the completion of the legal agreement under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and other enabling legislation and issue of the planning permission and subject to minor amendments to the planning conditions (set out in Appendix 1 of this report) or the legal agreement.  The Section 106 Agreement Heads of Terms would cover the following matters:

Affordable Housing

§     Early and late stage review of the development as per the Mayor’s SPG.

§     Transport and Highways

§     Travel Plan:

o        A revised travel plan shall be submitted to the Council prior to the first occupation of the building), to be implemented as approved unless otherwise agreed in writing.

o        A travel plan bond of £10,000 will be required to secure the implementation of all measures specified in the revised Travel Plan. In addition, a £5,000 monitoring fee is required to cover the cost of monitoring the travel plan.  The developer to ensure the effective implementation, monitoring and management of the travel plan for the site.

o        Should the travel plan not fulfil its agreed targets by year 5, the life of the travel plan may be extended, the cost of which will be met by the developer.

§     Resident Parking Permit Restrictions:

o        The development to be ‘resident permit restricted’ and the developer to ensure that: (i) all marketing/advertising material makes reference to the fact that; and (ii) all lettings agreements contain a covenant to the effect that; future occupiers and tenants (other than those that are registered disabled) will not be entitled to apply for a residents parking permit or a visitor parking permit.

o        Amendment to the relevant Traffic Management Order (contribution of £1500)

§     Contribution to Road Works

o        Contribution of a £10,000 to improvements along Manor Parade as part of a planned cycle scheme, to support sustainable travel modes for the increased number of residential units on site and car-free proposal.  The scheme intends to improve the cycling and walking facilities in the area including the crossing at Sheepcote Road/Station Road.  The improvements would assist with travel to and from the site as it will most likely involve crossing at this junction and will enable users to connect to further destinations.

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