Agenda item

1.     Councillor Hilary Cole proposed to accept officer's recommendation to approve planning permission 17/03223/FUL. This was seconded by Councillor Pick.

2.     Councillor Beck asked the Committee to consider taking into account the Newbury Society request for a watching brief and requested an additional evaluation to ensure that the level of noise was acceptable. Councillor Hilary Cole referred to the Archaeology statement on page 72 of the agenda which stated that, “previous construction will have disturbed any features of archaeological significance”. She therefore felt this negated the need for a watching brief. Members voted against the inclusion of Councillor Beck’s additions.

3.     The Chairman invited the Committee to vote on Councillor Cole’s proposal and the motion was passed unanimously.

RESOLVED that the Head of Development and Planning be authorised to grant planning permission 17/03223/FUL, subject to the following conditions/for the following reasons:

Conditions

1.            Full planning permission time limit

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

2.            Standard approved plans

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings

- Drawing title “Proposed Plant Room+ Sub-Station Block Plan.”. Drawing number PB.01 A. Date stamped 11th December 2017.

- Drawing title “Proposed Plant Room+ Sub-Station Site Plan”. Drawing number PP.01 A. Date stamped 11th December 2017.

- Drawing title “Proposed Plant Room+ Sub- Station Location Plan”. Drawing number PL.01 B. Date stamped 11th December 2017.

- Drawing title “Plant Room- Plans Elevations & Sections”. Drawing number PP.01 -. Date stamped 11th December 2017.

- Drawing title Substation Technical Storage (No drawing title present). Drawing number ESM.0000.A3.0055.DWG Rev A. Date stamped 11th December 2017.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning.

3.            Materials to be submitted

No development shall take place until a schedule of all materials and finishes visible to the external of the building have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  This condition shall apply irrespective of any indications as to these matters which have been detailed in the current application. Samples of the materials shall be made available for inspection on request. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved materials.

Reason: To ensure that the materials are appropriate to the special architectural or historic interest of the building.  This condition is imposed in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (March 2012) and Policies CS14 and CS19 of the West Berkshire Core Strategy (2006-2026).

4.            Tree protection scheme

No development (including site clearance and any other preparatory works) shall commence on site until a scheme for the protection of trees to be retained is submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such a scheme shall include a plan showing the location of the protective fencing, and shall specify the type of protective fencing.  All such fencing shall be erected prior to any development works taking place and at least 2 working day’s notice shall be given to the Local Planning Authority that it has been erected. It shall be maintained and retained for the full duration of works or until such time as agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. No activities or storage of materials whatsoever shall take place within the protected areas without the prior written agreement of the Local Planning Authority.

Note: The protective fencing should be as specified at Chapter 6 and detailed in figure 2 of B.S.5837:2012.

Reason: To ensure the enhancement of the development by the retention of existing trees and natural features during the construction phase in accordance with the objectives of  the National Planning Policy Framework (March 2012) and Policies CS14, CS18 and CS19 of West Berkshire Core Strategy 2006-2026.

5.            Arboricultural Method Statement

No development or other operations shall commence on site until an arboricultural method statement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and shall include details of the implementation, supervision and monitoring of all temporary tree protection and any special construction works within any defined tree protection area.

Reason: to ensure the protection of trees identified for retention at the site in accordance with the objectives of the National Planning Policy (March 2012) and Policies CS14, CS18 and CS19 of the West Berkshire Core Strategy 2006-2026.

6.            BS4142 Requirement Noise Restriction

Noise resulting from the use of this plant, machinery or equipment shall not exceed a level of 5dB(A) below the existing background level (or 10dB(A) below if there is a particular tonal quality) when measured according to British Standard BS4142, at a point one metre external to the nearest noise sensitive premises.

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of people living in the area in accordance with the objectives of the National Planning Policy (March 2012) and Policies CS14 of the West Berkshire Core Strategy 2006-2026 and OVS.5 and OVS.6 of the West Berkshire Local Plan (1991-2006) (Saved 2007).