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Planning Services COMMITTEE REPORT APPLICATION DETAILS APPLICATION NO: 2/10/00074/COU Variation of condition 4 of planning approval 08/00488/FUL (erection of new stands, scoreboards, replay screen, function suite, and associated works including erection of 149 bed hotel (outline) to include changes to visual appearance of south west stand and FULL APPLICATION DESCRIPTION : to allow erection of electricity substation adjacent gate no. 1 and amendment to section 106 agreement removing the requirement to undertake a survey of existing linkages between the application site and Chester-le-Street Town Centre and the implementation of a scheme of measures to improve these linkages) (amended 31/3/11) (part retrospective) NAME OF APPLICANT : Mr Richard Dowson Durham County Cricket Club, Riverside, Chester -le- ADDRESS : Street, Durham, DH3 3QR ELECTORAL DIVISION : Chester North and East Steven Pilkington, Planning Officer CASE OFFICER : 0191 3872145 [email protected] DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE AND PROPOSALS 1. The application site is located to the south east of Chester-le-Street Town Centre adjacent the banks of the River Wear. The site consists of an existing leisure facility compromising a cricket ground, gym, conferencing facilities and training fields. The application site is located outside the defined settlement limits of Chester-le-Street and is adjacent the boundary of the North Durham Green Belt, which is defined by the River Weir. The site is however located within an Area of High Landscape Value. 2. This planning application seeks to vary a partly implemented planning permission for the erection of new stands, scoreboards, replay screen, function suite, and associated works including erection of 149 bed hotel (outline) to allow changes to the visual appearance of south west stand and to allow erection of electricity substation adjacent gate no. 1. Part of this work has been commenced and therefore this application is partly retrospective. 3. As part of this application the applicant also seeks approval to remove clause 1.10 of schedule 2 of the section 106 agreement that applies to the development of the stands, hotel and function suite approved in 2009. This clause requires the club to undertake a survey of existing linkages between the application site and Chester-le-Street Town Centre and to implement the findings of this report to improve these linkages. 4. This application is reported to committee as it falls within the definition of a large- scale major development. PLANNING HISTORY 5. The application site has the benefit of a number of different planning permissions dating back to 1990 allowing the development of the cricket club, including the erection of stands and the gym. The most notable recent application was for the erection and extension of stands including new gateway building, hotel (outline) and function suite. This application was approved by the former Chester-le-Street District Council in March 2009 PLANNING POLICY 6. NATIONAL POLICY : Planning Policy Statement 1 : (PPS1) Delivering Sustainable Development sets out the Government’s overarching planning policies on the delivery of sustainable development through the planning system. Planning Policy Guidance Note 2: (PPG2) Green Belts. Sets out the Government’s approach to development in and adjacent to the Green Belt. It advises that the openness of the Green Belt can be affected from development outside the Green Belt but nevertheless visible from the Green Belt. Planning Policy Statement 4: (PPS 4). Planning for Sustainable Economic Growth. This guidance states that the Government’s overarching objective is sustainable economic growth by improving economic performance of cities, towns and local centres in a sustainable manner. Planning Policy Statement 5: (PPS5) Planning for the Historic Environment. Sets out the Government’s overarching strategy to preserve historic environments. With particular reference to the need to ensure that developments protect the setting of listed buildings. Planning Policy Statement 9: (PPS9) Biodiversity and Geodiversity. Seeks to deliver the Government’s Biodiversity and Geological Conservation policy. This is achieved through promoting, conserving, enhancing and restoring the diversity of England’s wildlife and ecology. The PPS advises that Local Planning Authorities should be fully aware of the potential implications of new development proposals on protected species. Planning Policy Guidance Note 13: (PPG13) Transport. This PPG’s objectives are to integrate planning and transport at the national, regional, strategic and local level and to promote more sustainable transport choices. It also aims to promote accessibility to jobs, shopping, leisure facilities and services by public transport, walking and cycling and to reduce the need to travel, especially by car. Planning Policy Guidance Note 17: (PPG17) Sport and Recreation sets out the Government’s objectives in the provision of recreation, sporting facilities and open space. The guidance sets out that Local Authorities should whenever possible look favourably upon proposals that provide for enhanced opportunities and sporting provision within communities Planning Policy Statement 24: (PPG24) Noise, guides local authorities in England on the use of their planning powers to minimise the adverse impact of noise. It outlines the considerations to be taken into account in determining planning applications both for noise- sensitive developments and for those activities which generate noise. Planning Policy Statement 25: (PPS25) Flood Risk. Sets out the Government’s planning approach to reducing and managing flood risk. The document advises a presumption against development in the flood zones and development allowed in such areas will have to meet the sequential and exception tests. 7. REGIONAL POLICY : The North East of England Plan - Regional Spatial Strategy to 2021 (RSS) July 2008, sets out the broad spatial development strategy for the North East region for the period 2004 to 2021. The RSS sets out the region's housing provision and the priorities in economic development, retail growth, transport investment, the environment, minerals and waste treatment and disposal. Some policies have an end date of 2021 but the overall vision, strategy, and general policies will guide development over a longer timescale. In July 2010 the Local Government Secretary signalled his intention to revoke Regional Spatial Strategies with immediate effect, and that this was to be treated as a material consideration in subsequent planning decisions. This was successfully challenged in the High Court in November 2010, thus for the moment reinstating the RSS. However, it remains the Government’s intention to abolish Regional Spatial Strategies when the forthcoming Local Government Bill becomes law, and weight can now be attached to this intention. The following policies are considered relevant: Policy 1: North-east Renaissance seeks to deliver sustainable and inclusive economic prosperity and growth, and sustainable communities, capitalising on the Region’s diverse natural and built environments, heritage and culture. Policy 2: Sustainable Development sets out a series of environmental objectives, social objectives and economic objectives to address climate change issues. Policy 4: Sequential Approach to Development requires a sequential approach to development giving priority to previously developed sites in sustainable locations. Policy 7: Connectivity and Accessibility seeks to reduce the impact of travel demand by promoting public transport, travel plans, cycling and walking, and making the best use of existing resources and infrastructure. Policy 8: Protecting and Enhancing the Environment seeks to promote measures such as high quality design in all development and redevelopment and promoting development that is sympathetic to its surroundings Policy 11: Rural Areas proposals should support development of a vibrant rural economy whilst protecting the Region’s environmental assets from inappropriate development. Policy 16: Culture and Tourism sets out that proposals should promote culture and tourism, including provision for sport and leisure and the resources which support these, whether in an urban or rural setting. Policy 24: Delivering Sustainable Communities requires that all development within the Region should be designed and located to deliver sustainable communities. Proposals should assess the suitability of land for development and the contribution that can be made by design in relation to 16 detailed criteria, including concentrating development in urban locations, reducing need to travel, proximity to infrastructure, health and well-being, biodiversity and crime prevention/community safety. Policy 25 Urban and Rural Centre Identifies that additional town centre developments in existing designated areas should be consistent with their scale and function in order to maintain and enhance their health and vitality. Policy 31 Landscape Character requires that planning proposals should sustain nationally, regionally and locally valued landscapes. Policy 33 Biodiversity and Geodiversity sets out that proposals should ensure that the Region’s resources are protected and enhanced to return key resources to viable levels. Policy 35: Flood Risk seeks to reduce flood risk; including risk generated by increased surface water run off rates while setting out a sequential risk based approach to the location of development. Policy 38 Sustainable Construction sets out to encourage