Agenda item

Application

Demolition and construction of an 8-storey mixed-use development comprising flexible retail (class E) and residential (Class C3) use with associated communal terraces, cycle parking, accessible car parking and waste storage.

Decision

The officer’s recommendation to delegate to Planning Managers for Approval was upheld, subject to amendments agreed by members to the approval conditions.

Delegated to the Planning Manager for:

A.  Approval subject to:

(i)  The satisfactory completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure affordable housing; and infrastructure contributions; mechanism to secure and retain a provider for the nursery use, which will include a fallback clause requiring the applicant to pay a financial education contribution if no provider is found and retained; a two stage viability review mechanism and highway works, including clarification and conclusion of adoption discussions relating to the unadopted part of Burlington Avenue. In addition, should mitigation be required in relation to criterion (ii) (below), appropriate financial (or other) obligation shall be secured to mitigate any potential impact of the development on protected habitats

(ii)  The satisfactory acceptance of Natural England over habitat impacts and mitigation, including securing mitigation if and when identified.

(iii)  Finalising conditions (including the amendment of condition 22 to include the requirement a car park management plan) and any other minor changes; OR

B.  Refuse the application if the completion of the Section 106 Agreement is not finalised by 1 January 2024 unless a longer period is agreed by the Planning Manager, or Chair of the Planning Committee.