Issue - meetings

Application for determination:

Planning application for the demolition of the remainder of former RAOB Club and construction of 14 units (C3) together with landscaping and associated works (landscaping reserved). The decision was previously deferred to allow for full consideration of the responses from Natural England and the County Highways Authority. 

The Principal Planning Officer presented the report detailing an application for the demolition of the remainder of the former RAOB Club and construction of 14 units (C3) together with landscaping and associated works (landscaping reserved). The decision was previously deferred to allow for full consideration of the latest responses from Natural England and the County Highways Authority.

The Principal Planning Officer responded to Members’ questions as follows:

-       The Whitesmith building would be separate from the surrounding buildings.

-       Correspondence had been received from Natural England in relation to the conservation of Alney Island.

-       Natural England were under pressure to conserve Alney Island as a response to the potential increase of users.

-       Natural England had provided assurances that the  proposed measures would assist with the conservation of the Island.

Members Debate:

Councillor Toleman stated that he was pleased that the application would be going ahead. He noted that he had been concerned about the original refusal but would vote in favour of the application.

Councillor Hyman stated that he would not have supported the application originally but was pleased with the amendments and would now vote in favour of it. He noted that he wished to see all amendments carried out.

The Chair moved, and the Vice-Chair seconded the Officer’s recommendation.

RESOLVED that: -  Planning permission be granted subject to completion of a s106 obligation to secure the affordable housing, highways and ecology contributions.

and

Subject to delegation on condition 16.