Agenda item

Reserved matters application for residential development comprising 31 houses and 22 flats, new changing facility and public open space (to which outline permission 05/00320/GRG3 relates) {resubmission} [Acomb Ward]

Members considered a major reserved matters application, submitted by Barratt Homes Ltd (York Division), for residential development comprising 31 houses and 22 flats, new changing facility and public open space (to which outline permission 05/00320/GRG3 relates) [resubmission].

Officers updated that if Members were minded to approve the application they would recommend the deletion of condition 1 and condition 33, condition 14 be replaced with HT1 Height condition, and that a new condition be added regarding the removal of Permitted Development Rights.

Representations were received in support of the application from the agent for the applicant. He stated that there had been many changes to the layout regarding the siting of trees and of the LEAP area, and the security of the cycle storage area.

Members discussed design issues relating to the location of flats above the garages, the location of public open space, and access issues.

RESOLVED:             That the application be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the report and subject to the following:

(i)                 That conditions 1,14, 17 and 33 be deleted;

(ii)               That the following additional conditions be attached to the application:

·         Notwithstanding the information contained on the approved plans, the height of the approved development shall not exceed;

House Type                           Height (metres)

St. Paul's Apartment Block      10.10

Kensington                            10.10

Brandon                            7.60

Appleby                            10.40

Maidstone                            7.80

Washington Mews (plot 24)      7.40

Woodcote                            8.60

Washington (plot 6)                 6.40

Thornton                            7.60

Argyle                                      8.20

as measured from existing ground level. Before any works commence on the site, a means of identifying the existing ground level on the site shall be agreed in writing, and any works required on site to mark that ground level accurately during the construction works shall be implemented prior to any disturbance of the existing ground level. Any such physical works or marker shall be retained at all times during the construction period.

Reason: to establish existing ground level and therefore to avoid confusion in measuring the height of the approved development, and to ensure that the approved development does not have an adverse impact on the character of the surrounding area.

·         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the submitted plans

                              PO6:366:02 - St. Paul's Apt inc' Plot 54 - Floor Plans

                              PO6:366:03 - St. Paul's Apt inc' Plot 54 - Elevations

                              PO6:366:04 - Plot 32 Barwick FOG - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:05 - Plot 5 Argyle - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:06 - Thornton - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:07 - Seven and Washington Mews - Elevations

PO6:366:08 - Seven and Washington Mews - Floor Plans

PO6:366:09 - Kensington Special - Elevations

PO6:366:10 - Kensington Special - Plans

PO6:366:11 - Appleby - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:12 - Maidstone - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:13 - Woodcote - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:14 - Washington - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:15 - Brandon - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:18 - Changing room - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:21 - Single Garage - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:22 - Double Garage - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:23 - Twin Garage - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:24 - Triple Garage - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:25 - Bin Store - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:05A - Plot 4 only Argyle - Floor Plans and Elevations

PO6:366:100(REV B) - Landscape Masterplan

PO6:366:01 (REV C) - Planning Layout

PO6:366:101 (REV A) - LEAP Layout

or any plans or details subsequently agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority as amendment to the approved plans.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority.

·         Prior to the development commencing, details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council regarding the position of the children's play area (LEAP).

      Reason:  The current position of the LEAP is not acceptable to users of the adjacent sports pitches.  In particular such an arrangement would prevent the pitches being re-orientated to prevent wear and tear and also future expansion.

REASON:                  The proposal, subject to the conditions listed above, would not cause undue harm to interests of acknowledged importance, with particular reference the residential amenity of the neighbours, the visual amenity of the locality, highway safety. As such, the proposal complies with Policies GP1, GP4a, GP9, NE1, T4, H3c and H5aof the City of York Local Plan Deposit Draft; national planning guidance contained in Planning Policy Statement 1  " Delivering Sustainable Development " and  Planning Policy Guidance Note No.3 " Housing. "