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Councillor Graham Chapman – non Council business

Councillor Emma Dewinton – non Council business

Councillor Roger Steel - personal

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The Committee confirmed the minutes of the meeting held on 19 March 2014 as a correct record and they were signed by the Chair, subject to the replacement of the word ‘confrontation’ with ‘discussion’ in the resolution of minute 95.

Rob Percival, Area Planning manager, introduced a report of the Head of Development Management and Regeneration on application 14/00335/PRES4, submitted by Barratt Homes North Midlands for a residential development comprising of 290 dwellings and associated works (reserved matters for application reference 13/01703/POUT. The indicative masterplan comprises of 41 2 bedroom dwellings, 138 3 bedroom, 71 4 bedroom dwellings and 40 5 bedroom dwellings.

The Head of Development Management and Regeneration reported that the proposed development included a range of character areas comprising of three type of properties, traditional properties, including classic fenestration, traditional properties with contemporary features and contemporary dwellings which are situated to the North of the site, fronting Lawrence Drive.

The Head of Development Management and Regeneration reported the following matters since the preparation of the report:

An amended site layout plan has been submitted which proposes minor alterations to the scheme, specifically involving plots 106-117 & 121-124 and also the inclusion of additional street trees. Two additional house types are also proposed (T22 and T28).

Condition S1 is amended to reflect the amended drawings.

“Except as may be modified by the conditions listed above and notwithstanding drawing number H6235/06 (materials) the development shall be constructed in complete accordance with the details submitted with the original application unless otherwise amended by the following drawings:

Planning Layout reference EMS2489_007 revision Q, received 17 April 2014

Elevations reference T22, received 22 April 2014

Elevations reference T28, received 22 April 2014.”

The alterations proposed to the layout are considered an improvement in terms of how parking spaces relate to dwellings and the additional street trees are welcomed. The additional house types are acceptable and are minor variations of the original house type package. The amended draft approved drawings condition (S1) excludes the materials layout drawing as the final details are not agreed and in any event are subject to a condition on the outline permission.

The Committee expressed disappointment with some of the architecture, particularly the contemporary units and sought assurances that local schools could accommodate the likely demand on school places. The Head of Development Management and Regeneration confirmed that City Council archaeologists were satisfied that the land in question did not contain anything of archaeological significance.

The Committee expressed disappointed about lack of reference to green credentials, however this was covered in October 2013 as part of the application for outline planning permission. The Head of Development Management and Regeneration confirmed that Highways colleagues would review the provision of lighting around the development to ensure that it was sufficient for the generous open space areas.

RESOLVED to

(1)  grant planning permission subject to the conditions substantially in the form of those listed in the draft decision notice and the amended condition referred to above;

(2)  delegate authority to the Head of Development Management and Regeneration to negotiate revisions to the contemporary units prior to permission being issued, subject to consultation with the Chair, Vice Chair opposition spokesperson;

(3)  to delegate power to the Head of Development Management and Regeneration to determine the final details of the conditions.

Martin Poole, Area Planning manager, introduced a report of the Head of Development Management and Regeneration on application 13/03063/PFUL3, submitted by Design Office RBC SYL on behalf of Nottingham Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, for planning permission to demolish the existing public house and construct a single storey place of worship (Kingdom Hall), consisting of a large meeting hall, three smaller rooms, kitchen and toilet facilities and a one bedroom flat to provide accommodation for travelling ministers. Parking for 31 vehicles (including 2 disabled bays) and an additional 12 spaces for overflow parking would be provided. New 2m high railings would enclose the site. The Committee previously considered the application at their 19 March 2014 meeting (minute 95).

The Committee considered that the new design, including the use of a new palette of materials and the six additional windows proposed enhanced the development and was appropriate to its surroundings.

RESOLVED to

(1)  grant planning permission, subject to the conditions substantially in the form of those listed in the draft decision notice;

(2)  delegate power to the Head of Development Management and Regeneration to determine the final details of the conditions.