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Agenda item

Proposed Residential Development Car Park And Premises, Old Coleham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire (19/02949/REM)

Approval of reserved matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) pursuant of 17/01697/OUT for the erection of a four storey development providing 43 apartments (some affordable); car parking provision

 

Minutes:

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application for approval of reserved matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) pursuant of 17/01697/OUT for the erection of a four storey development providing 43 apartments (some affordable); car parking provision and confirmed that the Committee had undertaken a site visit that morning to assess the impact of the proposed development on neighbouring properties and the surrounding area.

 

Members’ attention was drawn to the information contained within the Schedule of Additional letters. The Technical Specialist Planning Officer explained the various options proposed with regard to the elevations and advised Members that if they were minded to approve the application any permission granted should be subject to the receipt of the revised drawings which reflect the Conservation Officers comments as detailed in the Schedule of Additional Letters and include the 3 additional conditions as recommended by the Highways Manager.

 

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15.1) Councillor Kate Halliday, as local ward Councillor, made a statement and then left the table, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item. During her statement, the following points were raised:

 

·         She did not object to development on this site but the proposal was considered to be very large, high and dense;

·         Concern was raised at the lack of open space provided and the impact on the health and wellbeing of future residents;

·         Parking was under pressure in the area and when there is flooding cars from the development would park elsewhere;

·         The long construction period was noted and consultation in relation to this matter was required; and

·         The affordable housing provision of 20% was welcomed.

 

Andrew Balshaw, Agent on behalf of the applicant spoke in support of the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

 

During the ensuing debate Members expressed differing views. Some Members raised concern at the lack of public open space the development provided noting that it was not in accordance with local plan policy. Other Members considered the proposal to be a good use of a brownfield site and referred to the close proximity of the site to public open space within the town centre such as the Quarry Park.

 

Having considered the submitted plans and noted the comments as made by all the speakers, the majority of Members expressed their support for the Officer’s recommendation subject to the receipt of the revised drawings that reflect the Conservation Officers comments as detailed in the Schedule of Additional Letters and the 3 additional highway conditions as recommended by the Highways Manager.

 

RESOLVED:

That authority be delegated to the Planning Service Manager to approve the application subject to:

 

   The receipt of the revised drawings that reflect the Conservation Officers comments as detailed in the Schedule of Additional Letters;

   The conditions as set out in Appendix 1;

   Any additional conditions or amendments as considered necessary by the Planning Service Manager following receipt of additional consultee comments; and

 

   The following 3 additional conditions recommended by the Highways Manager:

 

Prior to the commencement of the development a car parking management (CMP) plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; the CMP shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details for the lifetime of the development. 

 

Reason: To ensure adequate on-site parking to serve the development.

 

Prior to the development hereby permitted being first occupied the footway widening, access and egress, car parking layout shall be laid, constructed and drained fully in accordance with the approved details. 

 

Reason:  To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

Prior to the development hereby permitted being first occupied details of the cycle parking provision and siting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason:  To promote sustainable transport in the interests of health and wellbeing and reduce carbon emissions.

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