Agenda item

Erection of 59 dwellings (C3) with associated vehicular and cycle/pedestrian access, parking, land regrading, landscaping, provision of open space and equipped play area and construction of an attenuation basin.

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21/00784/FUL

Erection of 59 dwellings (C3) with associated vehicular and cycle/pedestrian access, parking, land regrading, landscaping, provision of open space and equipped play area and construction of an attenuation basin.

Scotforth West Ward

A(106)

 

Under the scheme of public participation, Philip Rowland spoke against the application, and Daniel Ratcliffe (JWPC Ltd) responded in favour of the application.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Tim Dant and seconded by Councillor Kevin Frea:

 

“That the application be deferred in order for the Head of Planning and Place to negotiate with Lancashire County Council regarding offsite highway contributions”

 

Following debate, Councillor Dant with the agreement of Councillor Frea withdrew the proposal.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Colin Hartley and seconded by Councillor James Thomas:

 

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the Committee Report and subject to an additional condition concerning:

 

·         the provision of acoustic barriers during construction

 

and that the Head of Planning and Place be delegated to continue and resolve discussions with Lancashire County Council regarding offsite highway contributions to include:

 

1.    Provision of bus service contribution.

2.    Monies towards improvement to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.

3.    Road infrastructure improvements such as carriageway re-alignment and narrowing.”

 

Upon being put to the vote, 10 Councillors voted in favour, with none against and 5 abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

 

Resolved:

 

That the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the Committee Report and subject to an additional condition concerning:

 

·         the provision of acoustic barriers during construction

 

and that the Head of Planning and Place be delegated to continue and resolve discussions with Lancashire County Council regarding offsite highway contributions to include:

 

1.    Provision of bus service contribution.

2.    Monies towards improvement to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.

3.    Road infrastructure improvements such as carriageway re-alignment and narrowing.

 

and subject to a s106 legal agreement to secure:

 

·         £138,370.50 for provision of 6 secondary school places;

·         £95,092.20 towards outdoor sports provision (changing facilities at Royal Albert playing fields);

·         Highways/sustainable travel contribution (to be confirmed by the Highway Authority & councillors updated verbally);

·         On site play area;

·         Long term maintenance of landscaping, open space and non-adopted drainage and highways and associated street lighting;

·         Viability review mechanism with ability to achieve affordable housing contributions if viability improves sufficiently.

 

and the following conditions:

 

1.    Standard Timescale – 3 years.

2.    Approved Plans.

3.    Access/Off Site Highway Works.

4.    Street Management/Maintenance.

5.    Boundary Details.

6.    Estate Road Construction.

7.    Scheme for cycle provision and refuse.

8.    Lighting scheme.

9.    Electric Vehicle Charging Points.

10.  Scheme for frontage hedgerow to be transplanted and gapped up.

11.  Materials Sample Panels.

12.  Drainage Maintenance and Verification.

13.  Visibility Splays.

14.  Homeowner Packs.

15.  Approved Landscaping Implementation.

16.  Nesting Birds.

17.  Separate Drainage Systems.

18.  Wheel washing.

19.  In Accordance with Ecological Mitigation Measures.

20.  In Accordance with FRA/drainage strategy.

21.  In Accordance with Energy Statement.

22.  In accordance with ESP.

23.  Hours of Construction.

24.  In accordance with approved Construction Phase Surface Water Management Plan.

25.  In Accordance with Approved AIA.

26.  Retention of trees and hedgerows.

27.  NDSS/M4(2).

28.  Remove boundary PD for frontage plots.

29.  Remove PD Rights.

30.  In Accordance with Air Quality Mitigation Details.

31.  In accordance with Construction Method Statement.

32.  Unforeseen Contamination.

33.  In Accordance with Travel Plan framework.