Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Cllr Owen.

There were no declarations of interest.

A report was submitted to inform the Committee of the results of the consultation process on the Draft Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent Statement of Community Involvement and to consider the submitted version of the Newcastle-under Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent Statement of Community Involvement (SCI Final version) (Appendix 1) prior to approval by Cabinet on 10 June 2015.

Resolved:

1)         That Cabinet be recommended to commend to Council the adoption of the submitted version of the Newcastle-under Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent Statement of Community Involvement (SCI Final version).

A report was submitted to present the information and results of the calculation of the 5 year housing land supply, as contained in the accompanying Statement and to provide guidance on the significance and impact of the 5 year supply position on the Development Management decision making process.

After consideration of the report and discussions with officers, Members considered that additional information and advice was required before an informed decision could be made regarding the report. Officers agreed that a selection of appeal decisions could be distributed to Members to allow them to see the approach taken by Inspectors in decisions involving the 5 year housing supply where a Local Planning Authority was relying on household projections to demonstrate their housing requirements.

Resolved:     That a decision be deferred to the earliest possible meeting and that the agreed paperwork be distributed as soon as possible to Members of the Committee.

A report was submitted to seek approval of the draft Appraisal and Management Plan for Stubbs Walk Conservation Area Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for public consultation purposes

Resolved:

1.         That the submitted document be approved for public consultation purposes.

2.         That a further report be received on the outcome of the public consultation, before adoption of the SPD is considered.

Members expressed concerns regarding the fact that there was only parking for 21 vehicles out of 244 rooms and that this could lead to increased on street parking and have a detrimental impact on residents in the locality.

A proposal for refusal was moved and seconded on these grounds and voted on as follows:

In favour of refusal:    6

Against:                      7

The recommendation fell and Members voted on the recommendations as listed in the report with the additional recommendation that flat (if feasible) solar panels be fitted to the roof of the building:

In favour:         9

Against:          5

Resolved:                                        

A.           Subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 obligation by no later than 3rd July, to secure the following:

(i)            a financial contribution to the  enhancement and maintenance of an area of public open space of £198,716 and a travel plan monitoring fee of £2,200.

(ii)          a financial contribution of £50,000 to be used to fund Resident Parking Zones in the event that it has been demonstrated (through surveys secured by condition) that the development has resulted in on street parking problems.

That the application be permited subject to conditions relating to the following matters:-

1.         Time limit/ Revised Plans

2.         Materials

3.         Occupation to be restricted to students only

4.         Letting of contract for redevelopment prior to demolition of the building and commencement of development within six months of the demolition of the building

5.         Details of landscaping to be agreed, to include details of boundary treatment/security fence to the landscaped areas.

6.         Landscape management plan

7.         Residential parking survey of streets to be agreed prior to first occupation of the development and a second survey 12 months later when fully occupied.

8.         Provision of parking, turning areas and pedestrian visibility splays

9.         Replacement of disabled parking spaces that will be lost to accommodate the site access.

10.       Prior approval of the details of the management of the parking area and measures to prevent occupiers having cars.

11.       Implementation of Travel Plan

12.       Gymnasium, IT suite, cinema room and any other accommodation for the students use only

13.       Prior approval of ground floor glazing to rooms to ensure adequate privacy

14.       Prior approval of window treatment within the whole building to ensure consistency of approach

15.       Provision of the security measures set out in the submission, or other measures that have been agreed.

16.       Building recording prior to demolition

17.       Construction hours

18.       Construction Management Plan

19.       Implementation of measures to reduce the impact of noise as set out in the submitted noise assessment.

20.       Prior approval of plant and machinery, including a noise assessment and mitigation measures

21.       Piling operations, including a noise and vibration assessment, to be carried out in accordance with details that are agreed beforehand.  The Council and residents of Brunswick Street and Hanover Street to be notified at least 14 days in advance of the commencement of the piling operations.

22.       Submission of an air quality impact assessment and details measures to minimise  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

There was no urgent business.