Agenda item

Conversion and alteration of retained buildings within Nestle South, including the creation of an additional storey, for a mix of uses incorporating residential, live/work, residential student accommodation, office, retail, café, and associated landscaping, roads and car parking [Clifton Ward][Site Visit]

Members considered a major full application, submitted by Nestle UK Limited, for the conversion and alteration of retained buildings within Nestle South, including the creation of an additional storey, for a mix of uses incorporating residential, live/work, residential student accommodation, office, retail, café, and associated landscaping, roads and car parking.

Officers circulated an update which detailed (copy of the full update is attached as an Annex to the online agenda):

• Recommendation to read ‘Approve subject to Section 106 Agreement’.
• Replace Condition 2 with updated list of plans/documents.
• Condition 31 relating to car parking management plan, redrafted so as to be more precise.
• Additional condition, relating to the provision of washing and changing facilities within the office accommodation.
• Additional condition, relating to the design and dimensions of the passenger lifts to be able to accommodate people with bicycles.

Members confirmed that there were minimal changes proposed to the building thereby retaining its character and important features whilst providing a number of mixed uses. They also expressed support for the conversion of the Library into a community café and the enhancement of the area with landscaping.

RESOLVED:             That the application be approved subject a Section 106 agreement (as per the outline application), the conditions listed in the report and the following amended and additional conditions:

Amended Condition 2:            The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following plans:-

- Revised Proposed Elevations Building 66-67-2 plan number AL(CA)209 G received by CYC 14/01/11

- Revised Proposed Elevations Building 66-67-2 The New Elements plan number AL(CA)214 B received by CYC 14/01/11

- Revised Proposed Masterplan plan number AL(CA)201 D received by CYC 14/01/11

- Revised Proposed Plans Building 66-67-2 Ground + First plan number AL(CA)206 F received by CYC 14/01/11

- Revised Proposed Plans Building 66-67-2 Floors 2-5 Floor 6 plan number AL(CA)207 E received by CYC 14/01/11

- Detailed Design for Haxby Road Frontage plan number 930-23A received by CYC 24/12/10

-          Revised Proposed Sections Building 66-67-2 Section A plan number AL(CA)210 F, Section B plan Number AL(CA)211 F, and Section C plan number AL(CA)212 E all received by CYC 14/01/11. 

Amended Condition 31: The operation and management of the car parking on each phase of the development shall be undertaken in accordance with a car park management scheme for that phase, which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA prior to that phase of the development being brought into use. The car park management plan shall include, where appropriate, the following details:

- how many spaces are allocated to the use

- how car parking spaces within that use would be allocated

- where the car parking spaces are located

- how the car parking would be managed and enforced

- the procedures to be put in place as students move in and out of the premises

The approved scheme shall be implemented in complete accordance with the approved details and thereafter retained unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Additional Condition: Details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority of the washing and changing facilities to be provided within the B1 Office Accommodation hereby approved.  The washing and changing facilities shall be accessible by all persons employed within the premises and shall be provided in accordance with the approved details prior to first use of the office accommodation and thereafter retained.

Additional Condition: Details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority of the design and dimensions of the passenger lifts to be installed.  The lifts shall be suitable for use by people with bicycles.  The lifts shall be installed in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the residential accommodation.

REASON:                  In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority the proposal, subject to the conditions listed, would not cause undue harm to interests of acknowledged importance, with particular reference to:-

- Principle of Development

- Design and Impact on the Conservation Area

- Community Open Space/Play Area

- Highways

- Sustainability

- Flood Risk and Drainage

- Crime Prevention

- Ecology

- Noise

- Air Quality

- Environmental Issues

As such the proposal complies with relevant policies contained within the Council's Development Control Local Plan (2005), the Nestle South Development Brief, and national guidance contained within PPS and PPG's.