Issue - meetings

Demolition of existing structures and erection of 5 x 1 to 3 storey dwelling houses, consisting of 3 x two bed, 1 x three bed and 1 x one bed houses with associated patio gardens.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, which gave details of the application, the applicant’s case, the site and its environment, planning history and all of the relevant planning factors and policies.

The Planning Officer presented a  summary of the report submitted and took questions from the Committee. It was noted that the application would also be subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement for an education contribution of £27,600. A condition would be added that the gates at the front and railings on top of the wall be retained and refurbished. It would further be added that there be no residents parking permits within the CPZ.

The Committee expressed concern that the development did not include a disabled parking bay adjacent to the site, in response to which it was reported that the size of the development fell below the threshold for DDA requirements to apply, although the whole ground floor was fully accessible, and space was available for pick-up or drop-off outside the property by a vehicle. The Committee suggested that the parking bay allocated for maintenance should also be made available for disabled parking, and it was agreed that the condition restricting use of the space be amended to include permission for the space to be used for disabled parking as well as for maintenance, and for clear signage to this effect to be erected.

The Committee also asked how Housing Association residents would benefit from Government Feed in Grants for energy generated by solar panels, which would be introduced in April 2010. It was reported that this was an issue that needed to be explored further, but it was noted  that the mechanisms by which residents received grant payments may lie outside the remit of Planning. It was agreed that a training session should be held to look at the type of conditions that could be added to applications in order to address sustainability and renewable energy issues.

RESOLVED

That the planning application HGY/2009/1980 be approved, subject to the conditions below and a Section 106 Legal Agreement for an education contribution of £27,600 and the restriction on residents applying for parking permits under the terms of the relevant Traffic Management Order controlling on-street parking in the vicinity of the development.

Location: 7A Tynemouth Terrace, Tynemouth Road N15

Proposal: Demolition of existing structures and erection of 5 x 1 to 3 storey dwellinghouses, consisting of 3 x two bed, 1 x three bed and 1 x one bed houses with associated patio gardens.

Recommendation: Grant subject to conditions and Legal Agreement

Decision: Grant subject to conditions and Legal Agreement

Drawing No’s: 7376/51A - 55A incl., 57A; 7376/211 - 214 incl., 221, 222, 224 & 250.

Conditions:

1. The development hereby authorised must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission, failing which the permission shall be of no effect.

Reason: This condition is imposed by virtue of the provisions of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and to prevent the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 127