Agenda item

REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION MANAGER

Approval for the reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for 279 dwellings and associated works, (permission in outline granted under 16/00378/1). As amended by drawings received 16.09.2019.

RESOLVED:

That application 19/00386/RM be GRANTED planning permission subject to the conditions contained in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager, the following additional  condition 9:

“Prior to the commencement of the works identified on the 'in principle' plans [Drg. No 17181 (D) 015 Rev: V and Drg. No 17181 (D) 016 Rev: W] of the proposed internal site layout, ultimate designs details shall be submitted to, being technically approved in writing by the Highway Authority (in conjunction with the Local Planning Authority) until such time as an agreement has been entered into under Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980. The ultimate design details should include: a) Spine Road Access junctions with Baldock Road b) Pedestrian and Cycleway details and linkages to the proposed school site c) Detailed Proposals for Waiting Restrictions d) Detailed Drainage proposals e) Visibility Splays f) Turning Areas g) Bus stop locations h) Appropriate Road Safety Audits.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory development and to ensure estate roads are managed and maintained thereafter to a suitable and safe standard in accordance with Policies 5 and 22 of Hertfordshire's Local Transport Plan (adopted 2018).”

Audio Recording – 3 minutes 40 seconds

The Principal Planning Officer presented the report in respect of application 19/00386/RM supported by a visual presentation consisting of photographs and plans.

The Principal Planning Officer advised that the Highway Authority had now agreed the layout subject to an additional Condition 9 as follows:

“Prior to the commencement of the works identified on the 'in principle' plans [Drg. No 17181 (D) 015 Rev: V and Drg. No 17181 (D) 016 Rev: W] of the proposed internal site layout, ultimate designs details shall be submitted to, being technically approved in writing by the Highway Authority (in conjunction with the Local Planning Authority) until such time as an agreement has been entered into under Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980. The ultimate design details should include: a) Spine Road Access junctions with Baldock Road b) Pedestrian and Cycleway details and linkages to the proposed school site c) Detailed Proposals for Waiting Restrictions d) Detailed Drainage proposals e) Visibility Splays f) Turning Areas g) Bus stop locations h) Appropriate Road Safety Audits.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory development and to ensure estate roads are managed and maintained thereafter to a suitable and safe standard in accordance with Policies 5 and 22 of Hertfordshire's Local Transport Plan (adopted 2018).”

The following Members asked questions and took part in the debate:

·                Councillor Ruth Brown;

·                Councillor David Levett;

·                Councillor Mike Rice;

·                Councillor Tony Hunter;

·                Councillor Ian Mantle;

·                Councillor Michael Muir; and

·                Councillor Terry Tyler.

Points raised in the debate were as follows:

·                The design was improved and more aesthetically pleasing;

·                Sewerage issues;

·                Whether there was adequate storage for bikes, pushchairs and mobility scooters;

·                Whether there were charging points on the site; and

·                Pedestrian and cycle access to Ivy Farm Phase 2.

In response to questions the Principal Planning Officer (East Team) advised:

·                The developer had submitted a strategy to Anglian Water in relation to sewerage issues;

·                There was adequate storage for bikes, pushchairs and mobility scooters;

·                Electric Vehicle charging points were referred to in Condition 8.

It was proposed by Councillor David Levett and seconded by Councillor Michael Muir that 19/00386/RM application be granted planning permission.

Upon the vote it was:

RESOLVED:

That application 19/00386/RM be GRANTED planning permission subject to the conditions contained in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager, the following additional  condition 9:

“Prior to the commencement of the works identified on the 'in principle' plans [Drg. No 17181 (D) 015 Rev: V and Drg. No 17181 (D) 016 Rev: W] of the proposed internal site layout, ultimate designs details shall be submitted to, being technically approved in writing by the Highway Authority (in conjunction with the Local Planning Authority) until such time as an agreement has been entered into under Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980. The ultimate design details should include: a) Spine Road Access junctions with Baldock Road b) Pedestrian and Cycleway details and linkages to the proposed school site c) Detailed Proposals for Waiting Restrictions d) Detailed Drainage proposals e) Visibility Splays f) Turning Areas g) Bus stop locations h) Appropriate Road Safety Audits.

Reason: To ensure satisfactory development and to ensure estate roads are managed and maintained thereafter to a suitable and safe standard in accordance with Policies 5 and 22 of Hertfordshire's Local Transport Plan (adopted 2018).”