Issue - meetings

[To consider the planning application]

The Committee considered a report regarding 21/012921/FUL – Erection of a two storey medical centre, with new vehicular access from Broadway (from the east), 61 space car parking and landscaping. As the application site is also adopted highway, the application also includes stopping up the highway land.

Vijay Kaul, Senior Planning Officer, reported that since the agenda had been published, the applicant had disclosed a change to the opening hours on Saturday to 8:00am to 12:00pm.

Councillor Andrew McNeil, addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application on behalf of the residents of Bushbury North.

Councillor Butt, addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

Councillor Page, clarified this was not a Local Authority submitted planning application. Also spoke in support of development.

Councillor Jonathan Yardley, stated that he was concerned with the loss of open space public green space within Wolverhampton.

Councillor Collinge concerned about co-location of surgeries and loss of open space. NPPF Paragraph 99 not complied with, site should not be developed.

Councillor Muston spoke in support of development.

In response to concerns, Vijay Kaul outlined that the NPPF requirements were met in the development assessment.

In response to concerns regarding the consultation process, Vijay Kaul, Senior Planning Officer, stated that the statutory consultation process was followed.

Councillor Butt welcomed the application and moved the recommendations. Councillor Page seconded the recommendations.

Resolved:

That the planning application 21/012921/FUL be granted subject to the following conditions:

• Use of building restricted to Class E(e)
• Materials
• Levels
• Boundary treatment
• Drainage
• Detailed landscaping plan
• Land contamination
• Opening hours
• Details of the type and location of external equipment
• Construction Management Plan (including traffic control measures)
• Car Parking / access implementation
• Pedestrian crossing points - details to be submitted and agreed
• Travel Plan
• Cycle / motorcycle parking provision
• Electric charging points
• 10% renewable energy
• Barrier/gate to restrict car park access only outside operational hours

Refuse management plan