Issue - meetings

[To consider the application]

The Committee considered a report regarding application 17/00891/FUL, erection of a food retail store (Class A1) with associated access, car parking, servicing, and landscaping.

Mr Maurice Fosso addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.

Mr Hamish Latchem addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

Councillors welcomed development on the site.  Although the significant residential development on one side was noted, it was considered that the benefits the store would bring to the area would outweigh any possible negative impact.

Jennifer Davies, Section Leader confirmed that the service bay would be located as far as possible from the closest residential property, 60metres away and together with the suggested conditions, it was anticipated that any impact would be mitigated.  Due to the proposed extension to the Metro line it would not be possible to add an access or egress to Sun Street.

Several Councillors expressed concern regarding the proposed design of the store elevations, particularly given the prominence of the site as a gateway into the city and they asked officers to speak with the architect regarding possible improvements to those frontages.

Stephen Alexander, Head of City Planning referred to the commitment to good quality design which could be achieved through existing conditions.  He suggested that a note could be added to the permission requesting the securing of the highest quality design possible through the use of materials.

Resolved:

That planning application 17/00891/FUL be granted planning permission subject to appropriate conditions to include those below:

• Submission of materials
• Hours of deliveries
• Hours of opening
• Lighting
• Traffic Regulation Order
• Travel Plan
• Boundary wall railing detail
• Cycle shelters
• Reinstate the footpath
• Provision of four electrical charging points
• Construction method statement
• Plant noise restriction
• Site investigation
• Drainage
• Access control to car park
• Renewable energy
• Hours during construction

Landscaping details.