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Demolition of the existing buildings and construction of a two-storey building with part basement/lower ground floor, with roof accommodation, comprising 16 self-contained dwellings (Use Class C3), together with associated car and cycle parking, refuse storage, hard and soft landscaping and associated works

The Committee received a presentation from the Principal Planning Officer. The Principal Planning Officer asked that the Committee note the updates to the paragraphs, recommendation and conditions of the report, as set out in the agenda supplement (Item 6: supplementary Information - Update Report). She informed the Committee that Officers also recommended that the wording of condition 18 (Existing Access) be updated, following discussion with Surrey County Council Highways, in order to ensure that the development would not be first occupied until the existing vehicular access on the site onto East Street had been permanently closed, and any kerbed verge footway fully reinstated, subject to a design to be agreed with the County Highway Authority.

The Agent spoke in support of the application.

Description:

Demolition of the existing buildings and construction of a two-storey building with part basement/lower ground floor, with roof accommodation, comprising 16 self-contained dwellings (Use Class C3), together with associated car and cycle parking, refuse storage, hard and soft landscaping and associated works

Officer Recommendation:

To authorise the Head of Place to grant Planning Permission, subject to Planning Conditions, and subject to a S106 Agreement of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) being completed and signed by 08 September 2023 to secure Heads of Terms.

Decision:

In the interest of the privacy of residents, Councillor Neil Dallen proposed that the recommendation be amended to add a condition requiring that all communal windows on the north-eastern elevation (facing towards 113 East Street) must be fitted with obscure glazing. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Jan Mason.

The Committee agreed (6 for, 3 Abstaining, and the Chair not voting) to add the condition to the recommendation.

In the interest of the safety of disabled and sight-impaired pedestrians, Councillor Neil Dallen proposed that the recommendation be amended to add a condition requiring tactile paving to be laid where the pavements meet the road into the Development Site. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Jan Mason.

The Committee unanimously agreed to add the condition to the recommendation.

In the interest of ensuring parking availability for residents, Councillor Jan Mason proposed that the recommendation be amended to add a condition requiring that each flat be allocated a parking space. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Steven McCormick.

The Committee agreed (6 for, 1 Against, 2 Abstaining, and the Chair not voting) to add the condition to the recommendation.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

Authorise the head of place to grant planning permission, subject to the Planning Conditions stipulated below, and subject to a S106 Agreement of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) being completed and signed by 08 September 2023 to secure the following Heads of Terms:

·                     A Viability Review Mechanism, which is triggered if works on-site have not reached construction of the first-floor slab within 20 months of Planning Permission being granted.

·                     Monitoring fee

·                     Legal costs

Conditions:

(1)          Timescale: The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3