Application
P/OUT/2021/05309 seeks approval for the following:
Development
of up to 80 residential dwellings, together with open space, allotments and
enhanced drainage features (outline application to determine access only).
Application
P/OUT/2021/05309 was considered by the Western and Southern Area Planning
Committee on 14 March 2024. The committee resolution was as follows:
Delegate
authority to the Head of Planning and the Service Manager for Development
Management and Enforcement to grant subject to the completion of S106
Agreements to secure the following:
36
affordable dwellings (45% of total dwellings) to be provided in accordance with
an agreed Affordable Housing Scheme. 28 dwellings (35% of total dwellings) to
provide a minimum of 70% social/affordable rent and a maximum of 30%
intermediate affordable housing. 8 dwellings (10% of total dwellings) to
intermediate affordable housing.
Provision
of a Local Area for Play (LAPs) comprising a minimum of 100 sq. m and complying
with Fields in Trust Guidance for Outdoor Sport and Play (2020), including
management of the LAP, any allotments and any other publicly accessible open
spaces in perpetuity.
Off-site
highway improvement works as shown on Drawings 23054-04-6 Rev B and 23054-04-7
Rev B and comprising:
No
entry for vehicles along Rectory Road northbound of the junction with Conway
Drive – retaining access southbound from the A352 into Rectory Road;
Alteration
to the arrangement and priority of the Broadmead Rectory Road junction,
including improved pedestrian facilities;
Alterations
to the Rectory Road/Chalky Road junction – providing an improved pedestrian
environment and informal crossing point with tactile paving;
Associated
pedestrian improvements – tactile paving provision at St Martins Close;
providing the missing sections of footway along Chalky Road, from its junction
with the A352 to that of Rectory Road; and
Access
only signage to Bramble Drove, which is a private road.
Phased
provision of a 8.9ha Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) including
SANG management Plan.
Off-site
nutrient neutrality mitigation at two sites comprising replacement and ongoing
maintenance of septic tanks with more efficient package treatment plants in
accordance with the submitted Nutrient Neutrality Assessment and Mitigation
Strategy dated 15 February 2023 or alternatively a nutrient credit-based
solution subject to a Habitats Regulations Assessment and satisfactory
consultation with Natural England. Off-site upgrades or credit-based solution
to be provided prior to the occupation of any new dwellings. If legislation
comes into force which no longer requires the proposed mitigation to be
secured, members delegate authority to the Head of Planning and the Service
Manager for Development Management and Enforcement to amend and/or remove this
planning obligation prior to completion of the S106 Agreement(s) in
consultation with the Chair of the Western and Southern Planning Committee. In
the event that the Section 106 Agreement(s) are completed prior to new
legislation being enacted the Section 106 Agreement(s) shall include clauses to
allow for revised and/or no mitigation should current requirements to achieve
nutrient neutrality be amended.
And
subject to planning conditions.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/06/2024
Decision due: 25 Jun 2024 by Officer Delegated Decision
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Planning and Emergency Planning
Lead director: Executive Director, Place
Contact: Officer Delegated Decision.