Agenda item

Report of the Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services

Considered:-

The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services sought determination of a planning application for the construction of 23 dwellings at OS Field 9021, Cross Lanes, Burneston for Loxley Homes (Burneston) Ltd.

David Blythe spoke objecting to the application.

Parish Councillor Linda Nugent spoke on behalf of Burneston Parish Council objecting to the application.

The applicant’s agenda, Jonathan Saddington, spoke in support of the application.

During consideration of the above application, the Committee discussed the following issues:-

·        Concerns in relation to the construction traffic using the proposed entrance to the development. It was confirmed that possible alternatives were being explored but that the access proposed is satisfactory.

·        The potential for traffic issues at peak periods and for consideration to be given to limiting vehicle movements at peak flow in the morning and afternoon in the construction management plan.

The decision:-

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions detailed in the report, the additional condition below and satisfactory prior completion of a S106 legal agreement to delivery a policy complaint 30% affordable housing.

Voting Record

A vote was taken and the motion was declared carried unanimously.

Amended Conditions

Condition 14 - A construction management scheme shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority before works commence. The scheme shall detail what steps shall be taken to mitigate emission of noise, lighting, dust and vibration from the site impacting on existing noise sensitive premises.

This is to include details of:

-    the siting of materials and machinery, staff welfare facilities, office location, staff/contractor parking,

-    construction site traffic movements including deliveries, to take into account school drop off times

-    hours of site operation

-    siting of any lighting provision, type and controls

-    how dust emissions will be reduced, monitored and managed.

-    Details of any piling to take place including duration and equipment type to be used.

-    How machinery, equipment and earth works will comply with the British Standards BS 5228-1:2009 Code of practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites, Part 1 : Noise

-    In circumstances where vibration is a potential source of impact it is anticipated that an appropriate vibration / screening survey or prediction report be proposed and details submitted.

-    Details of the community engagement arrangements will be in place throughout ground preparation and construction phases.

Reason: to prevent nuisance to nearby residents.

Condition 17 – Prior to commencement the access to the site at both St Lamberts Drive and Manor House Walk must be set out and constructed in accordance with the 'Specification for Housing and Industrial Estate Roads and Private Street Works" published by the Local Highway Authority and the following requirements:

-    The crossing of the highway verge and/or footway must be constructed in accordance with the approved details and/or Standard Detail number A1 and the following requirements.

-    Any gates or barriers must be erected a minimum distance of 10 metres back from the carriageway of the existing highway and must not be able to swing over the existing or proposed highway.

-    Provision to prevent surface water from each plot discharging onto the existing or proposed highway must be constructed and maintained thereafter to prevent such discharges.

-    The final surfacing of any private access within 10 metres of the public highway must not contain any loose material that is capable of being drawn on to the existing or proposed public highway.

-    Measures to enable vehicles to enter and leave the site in a forward gear.

     All works must accord with the approved details.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory means of access to the site from the public highway in the interests of highway safety and the convenience of all highway users.

Additional Condition

Condition 21 – The Development shall be built in accordance with the submitted designs. The flowrate from the site shall be restricted to a maximum flowrate of 7.1 litres per second, split along 3 discharge locations. A 45% allowance shall be included for climate change and an additional 10% allowance for urban creep for the lifetime of the development. Storage shall be provided to accommodate the minimum 1 in 100 year plus climate change plus urban creep critical storm event.

Reason: To ensure the development is built to the submitted drainage design; to prevent the increased risk of flooding and; to ensure the provision of adequate and sustainable means of drainage in the interests of amenity.