Agenda item

OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: PERMISSION

SITE: Yew Tree Farm. Yewtree Lane, Nursling SO16 0XU NURSLING AND ROWNHAMS

CASE OFFICER: Mr Paul Goodman

Delegate to Head of Planning and Building for variation of s106 legal

agreement attached to permission 14/00137/FULLS to reflect the current application and secure:

•  Upskilling contribution

•  Public Art Scheme/Contribution

•  Redbridge Lane Controlled Parking Zone

•  Adanac Park Signage contribution

•  Travel Plan Obligations

then PERMISSION subject to conditions and  notes:

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

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

2.  The development hereby permitted for shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans as follows: 

1001 (Location Plan)

2001 Rev C (Proposed Site Plan)

3001 Rev B (Proposed Ground Floor Plan)

3002 Rev B (Proposed First Floor Plan)

4001 Rev A (Block A Elevations)

4002 Rev A (Block B Elevations)

4003 Rev A (Block C Elevations)

4004 Rev A (Proposed Street Elevations 1)

4005 Rev A (Proposed Street Elevations 2)

5001 Rev A (Proposed Site Sections)

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

3.  Development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved schedule of materials and finishes as follows;

Facing Brickwork: Michelmersh Hampshire Cobham Blend

Cedar Shingles (Wall hung and roof): Marley Eternit JB Shingles

Timber cladding and Brise Soleil: Cedar

Aluminium window & door frames: Polyester powder coated colour

RAL 7016

Project Metal Frames: Polyester powder coated colour RAL 7016

Rainwater goods: Polyester powder coated colour RAL 7016

External surfacing: refer also drawing DD236L01A

o H1: Tobermore Hydropave Tegula ‘Charcoal’ 240x120mm

o H2: Tobermore Hydropave Tegula ‘Bracken’ 240x120mm

o H4: Tobermore Fusion ‘Graphite’ 600x300mm

o H5: Tobermore Fusion ‘Sandstone’ 200x100mm

o H6: Coloured asphalt Natra Tex ‘Cotswold’

o H7: Coloured asphalt Natra Tex ‘Cotswold’

o H8: Coloured asphalt Natra Tex ‘Oatmeal’

o H10: Tobermore Mayfair Flag ‘Sandstone’ 600x600mm

Reason:  To ensure the development has a satisfactory external appearance in the interest of visual amenities in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policies E1 and LE6(a).

4.  Development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved cgms Archaeological Trial Trench Evaluation Report Ref:PR/24994 (October 2018).

Reason:  The site is potentially of archaeological significance in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E9.

5.  Tree protection measures in accordance with Tree Protection Plan DD236 provided and retained for the duration of construction works. 

Reason: To prevent the loss during development of trees and natural features and to ensure, as far as is practical, that development progresses in accordance with current Arboriculture best practice, in accordance with Policy E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

6.  Landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved landscape plans DD236D01, DD236D02, DD236D03, DD236L01A, DD236L02B, DD236R01 and the Landscape Management Plan Ref: DD236.R01.

Reason:  To improve the appearance of the site and enhance the character of the development in the interest of visual amenity and contribute to the character of the local area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policies LE6(a), E1 and E2.

7.  The development hereby permitted shall proceed in accordance with the measures set out in Appendix 7 ‘Yew Tree Farm Bat Mitigation Strategy’ of the Adanac Park, Nursling, Hampshire – Supplementary Ecological Assessment (ECOSA, August 2014). The new bat roost features shall be maintained and retained in perpetuity.

Reason: to avoid impacts to bats, in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan policy E5.

8.  In the event that contamination not previously identified is found at any me during construction works, the presence of such contamination shall be reported in writing to the local planning authority without delay and development shall be halted on the affected part of the site until a remediation scheme for dealing with that contamination has been approved by the local planning authority. The approved remediation scheme shall be implemented and, if requested, a verification report, for the purpose of certifying adherence to the approved remediation scheme, shall be submitted to the local planning authority prior to the site being brought into use.

Reason:  To ensure a safe living/working environment in accordance with Test Valley Borough Local Plan 2006 policy HAZ04.

9.  Prior to the first occupation of any part of the floor space hereby permitted any parking spaces identified within the development to serve that floor space, including disabled parking, shall be constructed, surfaced and laid out in accordance with the approved plans. The parking spaces provided shall be maintained at all times for this purpose.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy T2.

10.  Development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved ‘Proposed External Lighting Site Plan’ Ref 520030-ELE-XX-XX-DR-EX-96001 Rev 1.

Reason: To prevent undue light pollution in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policies, E2, E5 E9 and AME04.

11.  Development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved Construction Management Plan Rev A (February 2019).

Reason: In the interests of local amenities and of neighbouring properties in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policies E8 and LWH4, to avoid, mitigate and compensate for impacts to biodiversity, in accordance with Policy E5 and in the interest of highway safety in accordance with policy T1.

12.  Development shall be undertaken in accordance with the measures set out in the Paul Basham Yew Tree Farm Drainage Technical Note Ref: 072.5005/DTN/1 (December 2018) and plans 072.5005.001, 072.5005.003 Rev A, 072.5005.004, 072.5005.005, 072.5005.006 and 072.5005.007.

Reason: To ensure sure proper management of surface water in accordance with policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

13.  No development shall take place above DPC level of the development hereby permitted unless and until details of any proposed external plant and equipment have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  Any measures required by the local planning authority to reduce noise from the plant or equipment shall be completed prior to the same being brought into use.

Reason:  In the interest of the amenities in the local area in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.

14.  Development shall be undertaken in accordance with the measures set out in the Paul Basham Yew Tree Farm Drainage Technical Note Ref: 072.5005/DTN/1 (December 2018) and plans 072.5005.003 Rev A, 072.5005.004 and 072.5005.005.

Reason:  To ensure satisfactory relationship between the new development and the adjacent buildings, amenity areas and trees in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E1.

15.  Prior to the first occupation of any element of the new floor space hereby permitted the internal and external repair works permitted to Yew Tree Farm House shall be fully completed in accordance with the listed building consent Ref 14/00148/LBWS.

Reason: To maintain the character and avoid damage to the listed building in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E9.

16.  Prior to the commencement of works referred to in Condition 15 above, a detailed repair schedule for the listed building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The detailed schedule will include detailed drawings where appropriate and consideration of any works to the roof as well as the internal structure to account for new loading requirements. The works shall be implemented in accordance with the approved schedule.

Reason: To maintain the character and avoid damage to the listed building in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E9.

17.  The development hereby permitted shall be limited to B1a (Office) and B2b (Research and Development). Any D1 use shall be limited to medical/health uses and for no other use falling within Class D1 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). No building hereby permitted shall be occupied for D1 use without prior written approval from the local planning authority. 

Reason: To ensure the retention of employment uses on site and to ensure that vehicle movements and parking do not exceed the mitigated levels in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan Policies LE6, LE10, T1 and T2.

Notes to applicant:

1.  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and completed strictly in accordance with the submitted plans, specifications and written particulars for which permission is hereby granted or which are subsequently submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority and in compliance with any conditions imposed by the Local Planning Authority.

2.  In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.