Issue - meetings

[To consider the planning application]

The Committee considered a report regarding application 17/00493/FUL, conversion of former factory to form 49 residential units (including part demolition and reconstruction).

Mr Manjit Singh addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

Councillor John Rowley referred to paragraph 2.1 and advised the building was built in 1865 not 1885.

Members of the Committee welcomed the application and fully supported the proposal to restore the historical Victorian building.

Resolved:

That the Service Director, City Economy be given delegated authority to grant planning application 17/00493/FUL subject to:

i.              If the development is financially viable, a Section 106 agreement for:

• Off-site public open space contribution of £50,000 for Graiseley Recreation Ground
• 25% affordable housing
• 10% renewable energy
• Electric car charging points
• Traffic regulation orders

or:

If the development is not financially viable, a reduction in Section 106 requirements commensurate on a pro-rata basis (except for the requirement for the Traffic Regulation Orders) with all flats that are ready for occupation within three years of the date that a lack of viability is demonstrated, and the full s106 requirements applying on a pro-rata basis to all flats that are not ready for occupation within three years of that date and:

ii.            Any necessary conditions to include:

• Materials
• Window details
• Brick and mortar sample
• Provision and retention of car parking
• Provision and retention of landscaped deck
• Demolition method statement
• Details of bin stores
• Acoustic insulation
• Whole house ventilation system
• Access and egress details.