Issue - meetings

RESOLVED: That application 25/01658/RM be GRANTED planning permission subject to the reasons and conditions set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager, with the following amendment to Condition 6 as follows:

‘Condition 6

In the event that contamination not identified in the ground investigations to date is found at any time when carrying out the approved development, it shall be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment shall then be undertaken by a competent person, in accordance with BS10175:2011. A written report of the findings should be forwarded for approval to the Local Planning Authority. Following completion of remedial measures, a verification report shall be prepared that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out. No part of the development should be occupied until all remedial and validation works are approved in writing.’

Audio recording – 1 hour 7 minutes 36 seconds

The Development and Conservation Manager provided a verbal update on matters relating to Application 25/01658/RM and advised that:

·         Amended plans had been received, which now mirrored plot 7 with the other 3 bedroom plots.

·         A change was proposed to the wording of condition 6 and outlined the new wording of the condition.

The Development and Conservation then presented the report in respect of Application 25/01658/RM accompanied by a visual presentation consisting of plans and photographs.

The following Members asked questions:

·         Councillor Ruth Brown

·         Councillor Claire Billing

·         Councillor Louise Peace

·         Councillor Dave Winstanley

In response to questions, the Development and Conservation Manager advised that:

·         Class E permitted development related to outbuildings and Class F to permitted development related to hardstanding. It did not mean works could not be conducted on these areas, but permission would be required from the planning authority. This had been included to protect the existing trees on the site.

·         There would be some Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) from this development, and these had been outlined in the documents submitted as part of the application. However, due to the original application being before the BNG regulations came into effect, conditions relating to BNG could not be added to this application.

·         The appearance of the acoustic fencing was similar to traditional fencing around a property, but was usually made from a denser wood.

·         The Category A and B trees on the plot would not be under a Tree Protection Order (TPO) but a TPO could be added to the area either before or after the development took place, and this would be considered by Officers.

·         The acoustic fencing would be between 1.8m and 2m in height, as outlined in the landscape plan provided.

Councillor Nigel Mason, as Chair, proposed to grant permission, including the amendment to Condition 6, and this was seconded by Councillor Emma Fernandes.

As part of the debate, Councillor Ruth Brown noted that this was overall a good scheme, with PV panels, air source heat pumps and large plots.

Having been proposed and seconded and, following a vote, it was:

RESOLVED: That application 25/01658/RM be GRANTED planning permission subject to the reasons and conditions set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager, with an amendment to Condition 6 as follows:

‘Condition 6

In the event that contamination not identified in the ground investigations to date is found at any time when carrying out the approved development, it shall be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment shall then be undertaken by a competent person, in accordance with BS10175:2011. A written report of the findings should be forwarded for approval to the Local Planning Authority. Following completion of remedial measures, a verification report shall be prepared that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out. No part of the development should be occupied until all remedial and validation works are approved in writing.’