Issue - meetings

All outstanding Reserved Matters for the erection of 50 dwellings with associated parking, landscaping, informal open space and associated works on Phase 5, Parcel F, pursuant to permission14/04301/OUT.

PERMIT

Miss Bell presented the item to Members and drew attention to the information provided on the update sheet.

The Committee received the following speaker:

Nick Billington – Agent (statement read)

Miss Bell responded to Members’ comments and questions.  Miss Bell confirmed the affordable housing split was being monitored, with both developers Miller Homes, and Linden Homes having an equal requirement to provide a 70/30 split.  Miss Bell confirmed that the matter of the transition from green space to urban street scene, this had been carefully considered as part of the design strategy.  The location in question which was close to the block of flats was a short section of landscaping.  Amendments had been sought which gave further consideration to how the landscaping appeared in conjunction with the spine road.  On the matter of litter bins, the management company could install bins.  Miss Bell confirmed that there would be a condition requiring the developer to replace any vegetation or trees which died within five years, and this would be a the responsibility of either the developers or the management company, depending on ownership of the land at the time.

Miss Bell clarified that the shared cycle/footpath on the western side, and pedestrian/cycle path along the spine road would lead into the local centre, the proposed health centre was not being pursued currently, and with regards to the desire for tree lined streets, it was important to ensure the appropriate number of homes were built on the development and the parcel in question was potentially the most urbanised street.  Miss Bell confirmed officers had worked upon improving this situation with additional vegetation, deeper front gardens, and further vegetation on the street frontage.

Miss Bell explained that with regards to the density, the site complied with the approved parameter plan and a higher level of density was considered more appropriate in the parcel close to the local centre.  On the matter of the ability to ensure vehicles could not access the green open spaces, Miss Bell confirmed that officers were satisfied, and tree planting would limit access.  Mr Whitty added that the matter of bins would be raised with the developers, and Members further commented that officers should also discuss the matters of access for unauthorised vehicles.

In a vote Members agreed the recommendation.

Recommendation to Permit.

Cllr McAra and Cllr Wilding left the meeting