Proposal: Approval of reserved matters including details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to outline planning permission 13/00061/EXTM dated 18.07.2013 (as amended under applications 15/01785/AMDT dated 18.01.2016 and 16/01030/AMDT dated 14.07.2016) to demolish existing building, erect four storey building of 22 self-contained flats and 2 commercial units at ground floor level, cycle and refuse store and layout parking.

Applicant: Venture Capital Associates Ltd

Agent: DAP Architecture

Reserved Matters APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

01 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with plans 356.205.00; 356.204.01; 356.206.03; 356.208.01; 356.304.03; 356.311.02; PR024-01 Revision B; 356.306.03; 356.209.00; 356.207.01.

Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the policies outlined in the Development Plan.

02 The materials shall be carried out in accordance with the following details: Facing Brickwork:  Ibstock Atlas Smooth Blue (ref 2249); Cladding: Marley Eternit Equitone Natura Nimbus (ref N281); Render: White silicone based textured finish thin coat render system by K-Rend or similar; Flat Roof: I copal or similar, liquid waterproofing system colour grey. Composite decking to amenity areas. See landscape plan for roof terrace. Low Pitched Roofs: Icopal Sureplan FPO or similar, single ply membrane waterproofing system colour Light Grey.  Windows/Doors: Kawneer or similar Aluminium frames powder coated grey RAL 7000. Shop front glazing: Kwanzaa or similar Aluminium frames powder coated great RAL 7000.   Paved Pathways: Marshalls 450x450 textured flag paving laid in straight line bond - Buff Driveway: Marshalls 200 x 100 Keyblok 80mm block paving laid in herringbone pattern - Natural. Car Parking Bays: Marshalls 200 x 100 Keyblok 80mm block paving laid in herringbone pattern - Charcoal. Boundary: Jackoustic Acoustic Fence; Balustrades: Bespoke Brushed Aluminium Balustrades on first and second floor. Frameless clear glass balustrades on top floor with aluminium circular top rail; Guttering-powder coated grey; Brise Soliel- Metal as shown on drawing 356.311.02 received 03.11.2015. The works must then be carried out in accordance with the approved materials unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason:  In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure that the appearance of the building makes a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area.  This is as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, DPD2 (Development Management Document) policy DM1 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

03 The details of renewable energy shall be implemented in accordance with the Sustainability and Energy Report by David Plant Architecture agreed under application as shown on drawing 356.201.02, shall be implemented prior to occupation of the flats to provide at least 10% onsite renewable energy, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: To minimise the environmental impact of the development through efficient use of resources and better use of sustainable and renewable resources in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) policy KP2 and CP4, DPD2 (Development Management Document) policy DM2 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide). 

04 The privacy screens shall be implemented in accordance with drawings 356.306.03 and 356.304.03, and shall be installed prior to the first occupation of the residential flats hereby approved, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority. The screens shall be permanently retained, thereafter.

Reason: In order to the protect the amenities of surrounding residents in accordance with policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy DPD1 and Development Management DPD 2015 policy DM1.

05 Prior to first occupation of the development the gate to the undercroft shall be installed in accordance with drawing 356.204.01 and shall be permanently retained thereafter unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason:  In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure the protection of residential amenities of surrounding residents in accordance with policies KP2 and CP4 of the Core Strategy DPD1 and Development Management DPD 2015 policy DM1..  This is as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), DPD1 (Core Strategy) 2007 policy KP2 and CP4, DPD2 (Development Management Document) policy DM1, and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide).

06 The waste management details as shown on drawing dapa_356_207.01 shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the development unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: In the interests of amenity and waste management in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework, DPD1 (Core Strategy) policy KP2, DPD2 (Development Management Document) policy DM2 and SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guide) and the Waste Management Guide.

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.  The detailed analysis is set out in a report on the application prepared by officers.