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Resolved

Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1. Standard 3 year time limit for commencement.

2. Development to be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and documents.

3. Submission of materials for approval including a sample panel of stone work to be constructed on site for approval.

4. Full drainage details to be submitted and agreed prior to the commencement of works on site.

5. Submission and approval of hard and soft landscape proposals.

6. Implementation of bat mitigation/enhancement measures.

7. Parking for each plot to be provided prior to occupation and retained thereafter.

8. Details of siting, design and finish/materials of all meter boxes and inspection chambers to be submitted and agreed.

9. Removal of Permitted Development Rights.

10. Details of all rooflights to be submitted and agreed.

11. Works shall proceed in accordance with the Construction Management Plan (CMP).

12. Works shall proceed in accordance with the Contaminated Land Report.

13. Prior to any works commencing other than those for the access and internal road an appropriate Slow Worm survey work shall be undertaken

14. Full details of Management Company responsible for on-site communal areas to be submitted.

15. Requirement to install appliances at least as efficient as detailed in carbon calculator.

16. Provisions for electric vehicles.

17. Provisions for bird boxes, if appropriate.

(12 votes for, 1 against and 3 abstention)

The Case Officer reported on an additional objection representation and, amendments to condition 13 and additional condition 15, relating to requirements to install appliances at least as efficient as detailed in carbon calculator.

Public Speaker, Supporter –Stated that the space between the proposed and existing was approximately 80 meters, four times larger than the required distance set by national guidelines. Overlooking would be minimal. Described the proposed houses as well designed, sustainable, and were smaller which would meet housing needs.Large contribution for affordable housing. The ecology assessment and mitigation would result in no detrimental impact on bats. The site is brownfield land. The proposals accord with policies EN3 and S7.

Comments from Councillors included: The proposals are closer to the boundary wall and increased overlooking than the original application; close to a grade 1 listed church; concerns about the current validity of the bat survey which was undertaken in 2015, evidence of slow worms on site; no provision for electric vehicle points; concerns about carbon emissions, transport options for residents; air pollution concerns relating to Wolborough Street; inclusion of bird boxes; and the newly approved cycle route in the area.

The Business Manager clarified that there were sufficient conditions included to protect wildlife and also that there was sufficient access to public transports and routes around the area, transport options for residents included bus links and pedestrian and cycle routes to town which included routes through Bakers Park, and along the river Lemon avoiding the main road. There would be an affordable housing contribution for offsite provision.

Following further comments from Councillors suggesting that there be additional conditions relating to provisions for electric vehicles andprovisions for bird boxes, the Planning Officer advised that there was no biodiversity evidence requiring the provision of bird boxes but that they would liaise with the Biodiversity Officer and a condition would be included to incorporate bird box provision if the buildings are considered suitable. It was agreed to add a condition requiring the provision of vehicle charging points.

It was proposed by Councillor MacGregor and seconded by Councillor J Petherick that the application be approved as set out in the agenda report, subject to amendment to condition 13 and further condition 15 as recommended by the officer above, and 2 further conditions relating to provisions for electric vehicles and  provisions for bird boxes, if appropriate.

Resolved

Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1. Standard 3 year time limit for commencement

2. Development to be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and documents

3. Submission of materials for approval including a sample panel of stone work to be constructed on site for approval.

4. Full drainage details to be submitted and agreed prior to the commencement of works on site

5. Submission and approval of hard and soft landscape proposals

6. Implementation of bat mitigation/enhancement measures

7. Parking for each plot to be provided prior to occupation and retained thereafter

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