Agenda item

To determine the application.

Alison Hoffman presented the report to members:

Members asked officer’s the following questions:

·         Councillor Murphy asked for clarity with regard to the refuse collection arrangements due to the revised scheme not highlighting the bin collection points on the site layout. Alison Hoffman stated that she has proposed an additional condition detailing the location of the bin collection points to be agreed in writing prior to any occupation of the site.

·         Councillor Miscandlon referred to point 5.1 of the report, which refers to a brick-built bus shelter, and asked whether it would impact the visibility splay? Alison Hoffman stated that the bus shelter was in situ at the time the application was considered in 2017 and she added that the developer has a consent that requires the provision of the visibility splays and the onus will be on them to ensure that they gain the necessary approval to undertake the works required to deliver those splays. She stated that she raised the issue with the agent for the scheme and it was indicated that discussions were ongoing, however, that fact was refuted by the Parish Council. Alison Hoffman stated that if the scheme cannot be undertaken by delivering that matter then they will have to come back with an alternative proposal.

·         David Rowen added that Condition 17 is proposed, which sets out the visibility splays that are required to make the access acceptable and the onus is on the developer to achieve that. He added that if the bus shelter has to be removed in order for that to be achieved, planning permission does not automatically give a right for third party land to do that and an arrangement would have to be made with the Parish Council and also the bus providers, so that an adequate relocation of the shelter can be considered.

·         Councillor Connor stated that he would like to see conditions added to the application to include a vehicle wheel wash to alleviate mud on the highway and a condition to be added to stipulate the working hours permitted when construction is taking place. Alison Hoffman stated that a construction management plan was included as part of the scheme and that was secured as part of the 2017 consent. David Rowen stated that given that the proposal is a variation of condition application it would be unreasonable to impose conditions that go above and beyond those that have already been imposed. He added that the Highway Authority and Police do have powers with regard to mud on the highway and he added that with regard to operating hours, the Environmental Health Team do have powers which could be used if it needs to address any issues which may arise.

·         Councillor Miscandlon stated that the agent and developer must be made aware of their responsibility to ensure that the roads are kept clean during construction

Members asked questions, made comments, and received responses as follows:

·         Councillor Sutton stated that he carried out a site visit to review the bus shelter issue and he measured 2.4 metres back from the edge of the kerb and at 2.4 metres, there is clear visibility down the road. He added that although it is not ideal, it can be done and the road curves off to the right going into the village, so there will be no visibility issue.

·         Councillor Mrs Davis stated that she will support the officer’s recommendation and added that with regards to the bus shelter, if required a new shelter would cost approximately £3,000 and she expressed the view that she is sure the developer would install one if required.

·         Alison Hoffman stated that she has reviewed the agreed construction management plan and there is an element of it which concentrates on the delivery vehicles and states that wheel wash facilities will be on site. She added that there is also a review and monitoring process built into the management plan.

Proposed by Councillor Mrs Davis, seconded by Councillor Mrs Mayor and agreed that the application be APPROVED as per the officer’s recommendation.