Agenda item

Erect 107 No. dwellings (reduced from 115), garages and electricity substation. Form roads, car parking, public open space and carry out ancillary development. (Reserved Matters application to determine access (in relation to accessibility and circulation within the site), appearance, landscaping, layout and scale; following the grant of Outline Planning Permission No. APP/D1265/W/20/3259308 (LPA Ref. 2/2018/1773/OUT).

The Case Officer updated members on the additional conditions which were not within the report.

• 3. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping PERSC2412011 Sheets 1 to 7 received 04/11/2024 shall be caried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following first occupation of the development; and any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years from the completion of this phase of the development, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless otherwise agreed with the Local Planning Authority.
• 4. The development hereby permitted shall be undertaken in accordance with the details set out in the Abroricultural Method Statement ref. PERSC24120amsA Rev A:27/07/2023 and Tree Protection Plans ref. PERSC24120-03a Sheets 1 to 5. All trees and hedges shown to be retained on the approved Tree Protection Plan shall be fully safeguarded during the course of site works and building operations.
• 4.  A Landscape Management Plan shall be submitted and agreed in writing by the local planning authority prior to the construction of any part of the development above dampproof course level, covering landscaping, including long term design objectives, management responsibilities, maintenance schedules and a timetable for implementation and/or all landscape areas (other than small, privately owned domestic gardens). Thereafter the Landscape Management Plan shall be implemented as approved.
• 5. The construction of the development hereby approved shall be limited to between the hours of 07-00hrs-18:00hrs on Monday to Friday, 08:00hrs-13:00hrs on Saturdays, with no activity on Sundays or Public holidays. 

 

The Case Officer updated members on the additional conditions which were not within the report. With the aid of a visual presentation including plans and aerial photographs, the Case Officer identified the site and explained the proposal and relevant planning policies to members. The site was on the edge of Shaftesbury in which outline had previously been granted. Members were informed that the proposal before them was for reserved matters only and they were considering appearance, layout and landscaping. The Case Officer identified the approved access which was situated near a signalised junction with pedestrian crossings. Photographs of the front, side and rear elevations were shown as well as ground and first floor plans which would have mirrored the house types of existing neighbouring properties. Images of the existing site and the western neighbouring scheme which would have connections for pedestrian access were also included. The proposal was situated on an allocated site which sat in the Parish of Melbury Abbas and Cann. Objections had been received from the Parish Council and therefore the matter was before members for determination. The Case Officer identified the proposed LEAP to the south of the site and provided details of street planting and larger attenuation to support the site.

 

The Officer recommendation was to grant consent, subject to conditions set out in the officer report.

 

 

Public Participation

The agent, Mr Walker spoke in support of the proposal. He explained that if granted, it would have provided 107 much needed homes created by several housing mixes. There was also the inclusion of a site for a new school which was needed within the area. Mr Walker was proud of the benefits to the local community, especially the mixture of starter homes to support first time buyers getting on the property ladder as well as the inclusion of part buy to deliver relief. The agent also discussed the employment land for a care home, school and hotel and noted that they had worked hard with officers to sensitively preserve the character of the area. Site buffers had also been expanded and comments from landscape officers had been responded to. The agent was pleased with the positive collaboration and hoped members would support the proposal.

 

 

Members questions and comments

• Cllr Jespersen requested the officer to confirm the building materials and to add an informative note that some forms of render would not be approved. Further details of the phasing plan were also requested.
• Queried whether there was a plan to build the school.
• Confirmation that the roads would be made to an adoptable standard.
• Questions regarding whether additional tree planting could be considered and whether an extension could be made from the current landscape conditions from 5 years to 10.
• Members queried whether a condition could have been added to ensure that phase 3 of the development could be completed within a set timeframe.
• Clarify pedestrian site access and the housing mix on the site.
• Cllr Jeanes sought clarification that the LEAP was a legal requirement for the site and the makeup of affordable housing.
• Concerns regarding lighting.
• Members were pleased to see the inclusion of affordable housing and reduced speed limit on the site, however, felt that it needed a robust tree management plan.
• Clarification regarding conditions to ensure that the proposal would have been laid out in accordance with details presented to committee.
• Assurance that there was sufficient parking provision.

 

 

Having had the opportunity to discuss the merits of the application and an understanding of all this entailed; having considered the officer’s report and presentation; the written representatives; and what they had heard at the meeting, a motion to APPROVE the officer’s recommendation to GRANT planning permission as recommended, was proposed by Cllr Sherry Jespersen, and seconded by Cllr Belinda Ridout.

 

Decision: To grant planning permission subject to conditions set out in the officer report and the additional conditions set out below;

 

1. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

   

    Location Plan - LP.01; Site Layout drawing no. SL.01 Rev E; Boundary Details drawing no. BD_01; Proposed Streetscenes drawing no. 100 revision P1; Brick Structure Substation Rev A; Phasing Plan drawing no. PH.01; Proposed Levels and Contours Plan drawing no. P988/02 Rev G; Bin Collection Layout drawing no. BCL.01 Rev C; Green Energy PV and ASHP layout drawing no. GEL.01 Rev B; Heights Site Layout drawing no. HSL.01 Rev D; Materials Site Layout drawing no. MSL.01 Rev E; Tenure Plan drawing no. TL.01 Rev E; Infiltration Basin Plan drawing no. P988/42 Rev A;

   

    House types dated 07/07/23: Grizdale HT shared ownership plots 58, 57; Rendlesham_Mid HT shared ownership plots 38, 47; Rendlesham_End HT shared ownership plots 37, 46, 39, 48; Haldon_End HT affordable rent plots 71, 91, 93, 73, 92, 94; Haldon_End HT shared ownership plots 35, 36; Apartments 01 (Plans) affordable rent plots 020-022, 023-025; Apartments 01 affordable rent plots 020-022, 023-025; Grizdale HT affordable rent plot 26; Rendlesham_End HT affordable rent plots 27, 40, 43, 44, 28, 41, 42, 45; Haldon_Mid HT affordable rent plot 72; Haldon_End HT Plots 82, 101, 84, 102; Apartments 01 (plans) plots 011-013, 014-016; Apartments 01 plots 011-013, 014-016;  Kielder HT plot 107; Kielder HT plot 107; Greenwood HT plots 87, 51; Barnwood_Dt HT plots 74, 95, 17, 70; Barnwood_Dt HT plots 74, 95, 17, 70; Knebworth HT plots 75, 80; Galloway DT plots 18; Barnwood HT Variant 1 plot 81; Barnwood HT plots 06, 50, 103, 07, 59, 88; Sherwood_HT plots 31, 32, 49, 104; Saunton_HT Variant 1 plots 77, 79, 76, 78; Saunton _HT plots 61, 60; Galloway Mid HT plot 55; Galloway HT plots 29, 54, 64, 66, 68, 89, 30, 56, 65, 67, 69, 90; Chiltern HT Variant 1 plots 01, 53, 03, 85, 105; Chiltern HT plots 19, 97, 33, 63, 99; Danbury Mid HT plot 2; Danbury HT Variant 1 plots 52, 86, 106; Danbury HT plots 8, 62, 96, 9; Redhill HT plots 10, 98; Redhill HT plots 10, 98; Haldon_Mid HT plot 83; Alnmouth HT plots 4, 5, 34, 100.

   

    Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

   

2. Prior to development above dampproof course level, samples of materials to be used in the construction and finish of the development shall be made available on site and retained in that location for inspection by the Local Planning Authority. Any such samples shall be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter, the development shall proceed in accordance with such materials as have been agreed.

   

    Reason: To safeguard the visual amenity of the locality.

   

3. Prior to the construction or installation of any boundary walls, samples of the brick and stone to be used for the walls must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Prior to the construction or installation of any boundary fences or railings, visual details of the fences and railings must also be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The development shall thereafter be implemented in full accordance with the approved details.

   

    Reason: In the interests of the amenities of the area.

   

 

4. All hard and soft landscape works must be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings number PERSC2412011 (sheets 1 to 7) and Soft Landscape Specification received 04/11/2024. The soft landscaping works detailed on the same approved drawing must be carried out in full during the first planting season (November to March) following commencement of the development. The soft landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the agreed details and any trees or plants which, within a period of 10 years from the completion of the development, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.

   

    Reason: To ensure the satisfactory landscaping of the site and enhance the biodiversity, visual amenity and character of the area.

   

5. The development hereby permitted shall be undertaken in accordance with the details set out in the Abroricultural Method Statement ref. PERSC24120amsA Rev A:27/07/2023 and Tree Protection Plans ref. PERSC24120-03a Sheets 1 to 5. All trees and hedges shown to be retained on the approved Tree Protection Plans shall be fully safeguarded during the course of site works and building operations.

   

    Reason: To ensure that trees and hedges to be retained are adequately protected from damage to health and stability throughout the construction period and in the interests of amenity.

   

6. A Landscape Management Plan shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority prior to construction of any part of the development above dampproof course level, covering landscaping, including long term design objectives, management responsibilities, maintenance schedules and a timetable for implementation and/or all landscape areas (other than small, privately owned domestic gardens). Thereafter the Landscape Management Plan shall be implemented as approved.

   

    Reason: To ensure the satisfactory landscaping of the site and enhance the biodiversity, visual amenity and character of the area.

   

7. Prior to construction of any part of the development above dampproof course level, an amended biodiversity improvement plan shall be submitted to the local planning authority for approval, including a timetable for implementation. The improvement measures shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed measures as set out in the approved timetable.

   

    Reason: To mitigate, compensate and enhance/provide net gain for impacts on biodiversity.

   

8. Prior to the construction of any part of the development above dampproof course level an amended landscape and ecological management plan (LEMP) shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The content of the LEMP shall include the following: description and evaluation of features to be managed, ecological trends and constraints on site that might influence management , aims and objectives of management, appropriate management options for achieving aims and objectives, prescriptions for management actions, preparation of a work schedule (including an annual work plan capable of being rolled forward over a 5 year period), details of a body or organisation for implementation of the plan, ongoing monitoring and remedial measures. The LEMP shall also include the legal and funding mechanism(s) by which the long-term implementation of the plan will be secured by the developer with the relevant management body(ies) responsible for its delivery. The plan shall set out where the results from monitoring show that the conservation aims and objectives are not being met, how contingencies and/or remedial action will be identified, agreed and implemented so that development still deliverers the fully functioning biodiversity objectives of the originally approved scheme. The above shall be implemented in accordance with timescales submitted to and approved by the local planning authority.

   

    Reason: To mitigate, compensate and enhance/provide net gain for impacts on biodiversity.

   

9. The construction of the development hereby approved shall be limited to between the hours of 07:00hrs – 19:00hrs on Mondays to Fridays, 08:00hrs – 13:00hrs on Saturdays, with no activity on Sundays or Public Holidays.

   

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area and living conditions of any surrounding residential properties.