Redevelopment to provide 15,080 sqm (GEA) of class B1(c), B2 or B8 floor space in four buildings, with associated external yards, car and cycle parking, landscaping, and all related and ancillary works (amended).

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.  An update report was tabled at the meeting giving details of a letter received from the applicant (appended to the update report), further information on biodiversity and clarification on the watercourse near the development.  A verbal update was also given at the meeting on the planning officer’s view on biodiversity and woodland following the receipt of the latest information.

Comments and an objection were received and considered.

Resolved –

(1)      That the Deputy Director of Planning, Transport and Regulatory Services be authorised to grant full planning permission for application 192054/FUL subject to completion of a S106 legal agreement by 29 January 2021 (unless a later date be agreed by the Deputy Director of Planning, Transport and Regulatory Services) to secure the Heads of Terms set out in the original report;

(2)      That, in the event of the requirements set out not being met, the Deputy Director of Planning, Transport and Regulatory Services be authorised to refuse permission;

(3)      That planning permission be subject to the conditions and informatives recommended in the original report;

(4)      That the Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan and the SUDS plan be agreed in consultation with the Chair and Ward Councillors.