Issue - meetings

A14

18/01420/FUL

Demolition of two cycle shelters, erection of three cycle shelters, landscaping works including paving and planting, perimeter wall and access gates.

Castle Ward

   SD

That a split decision for Planning Permission is reached. In the first instance that planning permission for the proposed pedestrian gates be refused for the following reason:

1.

The proposed gates would form a physical and perceived barrier to the site, which would impede access for some users with reduced mobility, whilst the association of the closed gates with a private site would discourage public use of this pedestrian route. A legal agreement for the consent for the student accommodation at this site included a route permitting public access linking to the canal towpath either side of the site at all times, which would be inhibited through this proposal, conflicting to this legal agreement. The development is found to be contrary to the provisions of Policy DM3, DM20 and DM21 of the Development Management DPD and the provisions of Paragraphs 91, 98, 108 and 110 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which promote street layouts that allow for easy pedestrian and cycle connections within and between neighbourhoods, use of clear and legible pedestrian routes, protection and enhancement of public rights of way and access, ensuring safe and suitable access to the site can be achieved for all users and addressing the needs of people with disabilities and reduced mobility.

That planning permission for the proposed demolition of two cycle shelters, erection of three cycle shelters, landscaping and paving works and perimeter walls be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.

Standard timescale.

2.

Development in accordance with approved amended plans and details.

3.

Tree Protection Plan.

4.

Sample panel of boundary wall.

5.

Walls to be topped with coping stones.

6.

Remove existing bicycle stores on completion or first use of new bicycle stores.