Administration Committee

AGENDA ITEM

2.1

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE

24TH SEPTEMBER 2014 at 6.00 p.m.

PRESENT: Councillor Lewis (Chair); Councillors: Campbell, Dolling, Hussain, Malcolm, and Rivers.

42. APOLOGIES (REF: 1)

Apologies for absence from the meeting were received on behalf of Councillors Franks, Riaz, and Whittaker.

43. MINUTES (REF: 2)

Resolved: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 13th August 2014, be taken as read, approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

44. STOPSLEY HIGH SCHOOL – ST. THOMAS ROAD (REF: 7)

The Development Control Manager and Planning Officer reported on Application No. 14/00644/FUL, submitted by Interserve Construction Ltd and the Education Funding Agency, for planning permission in respect of Stopsley High School, St Thomas Road for the erection of new school and associated works, including areas of hard and soft play, playing fields, car parking and access, landscaping and provision of temporary classroom accommodation for use during construction after demolition of existing buildings.

He further reported on representations received from 35 different households in objection and a petition containing 323 signatures received in objection to the development. The Planning Officer reported that S106 Agreement was not applicable to this application as stated in the report.

Members of the Committee had earlier visited the application site.

In accordance with the Council's Right to Speak Policy, the Applicant’s Agents (The Planner and The Architect) and two objectors addressed the Committee.

Councillor J. Davies addressed the Committee in her capacity as Ward Councillor. Councillor Moles also addressed the Committee.

A written statement expressing the views of Councillor Franks and requesting that the application be deferred was read out.

The Chair formally moved the Recommendation and the proposed amendments to conditions; 15, 17, 22 23 and an additional condition 29.

On being put to the Committee the resolution was put to the vote and was agreed.

Resolved: That Application No: 14/00644/FUL be approved subject to the following conditions:-

(01) The development hereby permitted shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: To limit the duration of the permission in accordance with the provisions of Sections 91-96 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990.

(02) The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out other than in complete accordance with the approved plans and specifications as set out on Luton Borough Council plan numbers 1, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,20, 21, 40, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93 and 94. 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74,

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development and to safeguard the amenities of the surrounding area. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1, ENV9, ENV10 and LC4 of the Luton Local Plan.

(03) A Final Landscaping Specification for all areas of planting, to include species which have been previously agreed with the Local Planning Authority, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before any landscaping work commences. All areas of soft landscaping shall be carried out during the planting season immediately following the completion of the approved works in the locations identified in the approved specification. If within a period of five years from the initial date of planting of the trees, any are removed, uprooted, destroyed or dies, or becomes in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, seriously damaged, diseased or defective, another tree of the same species and size as that originally planted shall be planted at the same place, unless the Local Planning Authority gives its written consent to any variation.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and ENV10 of the Luton Local Plan.

(04) All works on site shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations set out in ARUP report references 235954- 90 "Reptile Report" dated 4 September 2014 and 235954-90 "Bat Report" dated 5 September 2014 unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of the protection and enhancement of nature conservation interests. To accord with Policies LP1 and ENV5 of the Luton Local Plan.

(05) Before any building or engineering works are commenced on site the existing trees, shrubs and/or hedges to be retained shall be safeguarded against damage or injury by the erection of fencing or other suitable protection at a distance of not less than that recommended by BS5837:2012 from the tree trunk(s) or shrubs or hedging, and no plant, materials or other objects shall be stored or placed against any of the trees, shrubs or hedges.

Reason: To safeguard the existing trees, shrubs and/or hedges on the site. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and ENV10 of the Luton Local Plan.

(06) A landscape management plan, setting out management and maintenance responsibilities for all hard and soft landscape areas, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the development or any phase of the development, for its permitted use. The landscape management plan shall be carried out as approved and shall remain in force for as long as the development remains in existence.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development and in the interests of visual amenity. To accord with the objectives of Policies LP1, H2 and ENV10 of the Luton Local Plan.

(07) No development shall take place, including any works of demolition, until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide for:(i). the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors; (ii). loading and unloading of plant and materials;(iii). storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development; (iv). the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate; (v). wheel washing facilities; vi). measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction; (vii). a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works; (viii) hours of operation during the construction period.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development and to safeguard the amenities of the surrounding area. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and H2 of the Luton Local Plan.

(08) A Service Yard Management Plan, including management responsibilities and details of deliveries and servicing associated with the development, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local planning Authority before the development hereby permitted is occupied. The management plan shall be carried out as approved.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development and to safeguard the amenities of the surrounding area. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and LC4 of the Luton Local Plan.

(09) No external lighting, including any proposed lighting to the external sports facilities, shall be installed on the site, other than in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority beforehand. The scheme, lighting equipment and levels of illumination shall comply with guidance issued by the Institution of Lighting Engineers in their publication "The ILE Outdoor Lighting Guide" and shall be accompanied by a statement from the developer confirming that compliance. The scheme shall thereafter be retained and maintained for so long as the development remains in existence and shall not be varied without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development and to safeguard the amenities of the surrounding area. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1, ENV9 and LC4 of the Luton Local Plan.

(10) Full details of the proposed new solid fence to be erected along the south- eastern boundary of the site adjacent to properties in Mixes Hill Road shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before the development is commenced and the approved treatment shall be installed before the building(s) hereby permitted are occupied.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development and to safeguard the amenities of the surrounding area. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1, LC4 and ENV9 of the Luton Local Plan.

(11) Full details of the materials to be used in the construction of the elevations, roofs and fenestration of the elevations, roofs and fenestration shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before the development is commenced.

(12) Prior to the commencement of development, details of a scheme for renewable energy production equipment to provide at least 10% of the predicted energy requirements of the development shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, unless it can be demonstrated that there are overwhelming practical reasons why this is not appropriate. The scheme thereby approved shall be installed before first occupation or in accordance with a timetable agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and shall be used, retained and maintained thereafter for so long as the development remains in existence.

Reason: In the interests of sustainability. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and U3 of the Luton Local Plan.

(13) Prior to the occupation of the development a scheme for the monitoring of the Travel Plan hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Local Highway Authority.

Reason: In the interests of sustainability and encouraging reduced car travel. To accord with the objectives of Policies LP1, T3 and T8 of the Luton Local Plan.

(14) Full details of a scheme for the secure parking of bicycles on the site shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before the development is occupied, and the scheme thereby approved shall be fully implemented within 3 months of the occupation of the development hereby permitted.

Reason: To ensure adequate provision is made for the accommodation of bicycles on the site, and to accord with Policies LP1 and T8 of the Luton Local Plan.

(15) The development hereby approved shall not be commenced until the necessary off-site highway works required to the drop-off/pick-up area and the upgrading and conversion of local footpaths to shared use with cycles as a result of the development have either been installed or programmed for installation, at the developer's expense, in accordance with a timetable agreed with the Council's Highway Development Manager. Written notification of the completion of the required works shall be provided to the Local Planning Authority before the development hereby approved is occupied.

Reason: In the interests of effective traffic management in the surrounding area and to accord with policies LP1 and T3 of the Luton Local Plan.

(16) The development hereby permitted shall not be commenced until a detailed surface water drainage scheme for the site, based on the agreed flood risk assessment (FRA) (Arup, Ref: ST-ARP-XX-ZZ-RP-C- 08020, dated 22 August 2014) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The drainage strategy shall include a restriction in run-off and surface water storage on site as outlined in the FRA. The scheme shall subsequently be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is completed.

Reason: To prevent the increased risk of flooding, to improve and protect water quality, and improve habitat and amenity. In accordance with Policy ENV14 of the Luton Local Plan and the guidance of the National Planning Policy Framework.

(17) All temporary topsoil storage areas on the identified playing fields shall be removed from the site prior to the Certification of the Post Completion

works of the development hereby permitted. In the first planting season following removal, the playing field land shall be reinstated to a playing field of a quality at least equivalent to the quality of the playing field immediately before the development was commenced in accordance with Policy LC1 of the Luton Local Plan and 'Natural Turf for Sport', (Sport England, 2011).

Reason: To ensure the site is restored to a condition fit for purpose. To accord with Policy LC1 of the Luton Local Plan.

(18) No development shall commence until the following documents have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Sport England: (i) A detailed assessment of ground conditions (including drainage and topography) of the land proposed for the playing field which identifies constraints which could affect playing field quality; and (ii) Based on the results of the assessment to be carried out pursuant to (i) above, a detailed scheme which ensures that the playing field will be provided to an acceptable quality. The scheme shall include a written specification of soils structure, proposed drainage, cultivation and other operations associated with grass and sports turf establishment and a programme of implementation. The approved scheme shall be carried out in full and in accordance with a timeframe agreed with the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Sport England. The land shall thereafter be maintained in accordance with the scheme and made available for playing field use in accordance with the scheme.

Reason: To ensure that the playing field is prepared to an adequate standard and is fit for purpose. To accord with Policy LC1 of the Luton Local Plan.

(19) The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until a community use agreement prepared in consultation with Sport England has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and a copy of the completed approved agreement has been provided to the Local Planning Authority. The agreement shall apply to the school hall, sports hall, MUGA and external playing pitches (and associated changing facilities) and shall include details of pricing policy, hours of use, access by non-educational establishment users, management responsibilities and a mechanism for review, and anything else which the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Sport England considers necessary in order to secure the effective community use of the facilities. The development shall not be used at any time other than in strict compliance with the approved agreement.

Reason: To secure well managed safe community access to the proposed. To accord with the objectives of Policies LP1 and LC5 of the Luton Local Plan.

(20) The community use of both the internal and external facilities hereby approved shall not be operated outside the following hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 7.30 a.m. to 10.00 p.m; Sundays and Bank Holidays, 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Reason: To protect the amenities of neighbouring properties. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and LC5 of the Luton Local Plan.

(21) No development shall take place until a written scheme of archaeological investigation, that adopts a staged approach and includes post excavation analysis and publication, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The said development shall only be implemented in full accordance with the approved archaeological scheme.

Reason To record and advance understanding of the heritage assets with archaeological interest which will be unavoidably affected as a consequence of the development. In accordance with Policy ENV6 of the Luton Local Plan and the objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.

(22) The site layout, internal design and building specifications of the proposed development shall be such that the noise level within any nearby residential unit with windows opened shall not exceed 40DBLAeq (daytime: 07:00-23:00) and 30DBLAeq or 45 DBLAmax (night time: 23:00- 07:00) and details of noise insulation measures shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before any work is commenced. If the noise levels above are already exceeded, any new noise sources shall not cause them to be increased further. The approved insulation scheme shall be completed prior to the occupation of the development.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development and to safeguard the amenities of the surrounding area. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and LC4 of the Luton Local Plan.

(23) The cumulative noise from all operational plant, measured 1m from the nearest residential facade, shall not exceed 37dBLAeq daytime (07:00 to 23:00) and 30dBLAeq night time (23:00 to 07:00).

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development and to safeguard the amenities of the surrounding area. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and LC4 of the Luton Local Plan.

(24) An intrusive soil investigation shall be undertaken to assess the degree and nature of any contamination present, and to determine its potential for pollution of the water environment and risk to other receptors via a qualitative risk assessment. The method and extent of the investigation shall be agreed with the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Environment Agency and the Council's Environmental Health Service

beforehand and the investigation shall be undertaken prior to the commencement of the development.

Reason: To prevent pollution of the water environment. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and ENV14 of the Luton Local Plan.

(25) Subject to the result of the investigation required by condition 24, a remediation strategy setting out a timetable of works and the proposed means of dealing with any contamination on site, including provisions for monitoring any specified actions and validating the outcomes, shall then be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Environment Agency and the Council's Environmental Health Service before the development commences. The development shall then proceed in strict accordance with the approved remediation strategy.

Reason: To prevent pollution of the water environment. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and ENV14 of the Luton Local Plan.

(26) If, during development, any contamination not previously identified is found to be present at the site then no further development (unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority) shall be carried out until the developer has submitted, and obtained written approval from the Local Planning Authority for, a remediation strategy which details how this unsuspected contamination shall be dealt with.

Reason: To prevent pollution of the water environment. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and ENV14 of the Luton Local Plan.

(27) No occupation of any part of the permitted development shall take place until a verification report demonstrating completion of works set out in the approved remediation strategy and the effectiveness of the remediation shall be submitted to and approved, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority. The report shall include results of sampling and monitoring carried out in accordance with the approved verification plan to demonstrate that the site remediation criteria have been met. It shall also include any plan (a "long-term monitoring and maintenance plan") for longer-term monitoring of pollutant linkages,maintenance and arrangements for contingency action, as identified in the verification plan. The long-term monitoring and maintenance plan shall be implemented as approved.

Reason: To prevent pollution of the water environment. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and ENV14 of the Luton Local Plan.

(28) Details of a fume extraction system to include a description of the siting and appearance of odour extraction equipment, details of canopy design and face velocity, extract rate calculations, make-up air calculations, filter types with supplier's specifications, filter change

frequency, servicing frequency, cleaning frequency, noise and vibration control measures shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and the system shall be installed according to the approved details prior to the commencement of the use hereby permitted.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development and to safeguard the amenities of the surrounding area. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and LC4 of the Luton Local Plan.

(29) The temporary accommodation hereby granted shall be limited to a period expiring on 30th November 2016 whereupon the buildings shall be removed and the site cleared unless before that date permission has been given for its retention.

Reason: To prevent an unsatisfactory form of permanent development. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and ENV9 of the Luton Local Plan.

45 DEPOSITED PLANS AND APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING PERMISSION AND OTHER PROPOSALS (REFS: 8.1 to 8.4)

The Development Control Manager and Planning Officer reported on certain applications for planning permission. They also reported on representations of objection or support to the grant of planning permission referred to below, which were made available to the Committee. Also detailed below are those Applications where the Applicant (A) and/or Objector (O) addressed the Committee under the Council’s Right to Speak Policy.

Members of the Committee had earlier on visited a number of the application sites.

Application No. Number of representations Right to Speak Objection / Support

14/00900/FUL Five Letters of objection O/A

14/00743/FUL Four letters of objection O

14/00612/FUL No Representations received

Resolved: (i) That the Applications detailed in Schedule 'A (1)' to these Minutes be APPROVED subject to compliance with the conditions stated therein.

(ii) That Item 8.4 be approved subject to the satisfactory completion of a S106 Agreement and subject to the conditions set out in Schedule ‘A (1)’ to these Minutes below:

(iii) That the Application detailed in Scheduled ‘A (2)’ to these Minutes be Deferred for the reasons stated therein.

(Notes: (i) Agenda Items were considered in the following order: 8.2, 7, 8.1, 8.3 and 8.4,

(ii) In accordance with Standing Order 20.3, Councillor Campbell requested that his vote against the decision of the Committee regarding item 7 be recorded,

(iii) Councillor Dolling declared non-pecuniary and pecuniary interests in Agenda Item 7 in that his wife is a Governor of Stopsley High School; also he had spoken to one of the objectors and had expressed his concerns about the proposed location of the school. He left the room and did not partake in the discussions and or decision thereafter,

(iv) The Chair, Councillor Lewis declared non pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 7 in that he is a Member of the Patanque Club located next to the development site (old school),

(v) Councillor Campbell declared non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 7, in that one of the residents had contacted him and he had spoken to him about the proposed development,

(vi) Councillor Hussain declared a non-pecuniary interest regarding Agenda Item 7 in that the Deputy Head of the School is a Member of Active Luton for which he is also a Member.

(vii) Councillor Dolling declared a non-pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 8.4 in that he knew one of the neighbours living next to the application site,

(viii) Councillor Dolling was present at Agenda Items, 8.1-8.4 only.

(ix) The meeting ended at 8.30p.m.)

SCHEDULE A TO MINUTES OF DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE OF 24TH SEPTEMBER 2014 DEPOSITED PLANS AND APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

(A1) Planning Permission GRANTED subject to Conditions:

No. Proposal Conditions Reasons 14/00900/FUL Erection of a block of 6 Cattery Pens in (01) The development hereby permitted (01) To limit the duration of the rear garden shall be begun not later than the permission in accordance with 11 Hawthorn Avenue, Luton expiration of three years beginning with the provisions of Sections 91-96 Mrs. Anastasia McKeown the date of this permission. of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990.

(02) The development hereby (02) Reason: To ensure a permitted shall not be carried out other satisfactory standard of than in complete accordance with the development and to safeguard approved plans and specifications as set the amenities of the surrounding out on Luton Borough Council plan area. To accord with the numbers 01, 03, 05, 06, 08, 11, 15, 16, objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 17, 18 and 19. and ENV9 of the Luton Local Plan.

(03) The premises shall only be used (3) To enable the LPA to for a cattery for the boarding of domestic exercise proper control over the cats and for no other purpose, including development proposed in the the boarding of any other type of animal. interests of safeguarding the amenities of the neighbouring properties. To accord with the objectives of Policy LP1 of the Luton Local Plan.

No. Proposal Conditions Reasons 14/00900/FUL (04) No more than 12 cats associated (4) To ensure a satisfactory (Cont’d) with the cattery shall be on site at any standard of development and to one time. safeguard the amenities of the surrounding area. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) (LP1) of the Luton Local Plan.

(05) Opening times for the collection (5) To protect the amenities of and delivery of cats by persons other neighbouring properties. To than the proprietor shall not take place accord with the objectives of outside the folloing hours:- 8am to 6pm Policy(ies) LP1 of the Luton Monday to Saturday, and 10am to 4pm Local Plan. on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

(06) Lighting to the cattery shall be (6) To protect the amenities of switched off at 9pm every evening. neighbouring properties. To accord with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 of the Luton Local Plan.

14/00743/FUL Conversion and change of use of loft (1)The development hereby permitted (01) To limit the duration of space to two flats together with the shall be begun not later than the the permission in accordance erection of two garages expiration of three years beginning with with the provisions of Sections Chandos House, Crescent Rise, Luton the date of this permission. 91-96 of the Town and Country Conack Homes Ltd Planning Act, 1990.

No. Proposal Conditions Reasons

14/00743/FUL (02) The development hereby permitted (02) Reason: To ensure a (Cont’d) shall not be carried out other than in satisfactory standard of complete accordance with the approved development and to plans and specifications as set out on safeguard the amenities of the Luton Borough Council plan numbers 01, surrounding area. To accord 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06. with the objectives of Policy(ies) LP1 and ENV9 of the Luton Local Plan.

(03) The two garages, as identified on the (3) To ensure a satisfactory approved plan, shall not be used for any standard of development and purpose other than the parking of to safeguard the amenities of vehicles and for the residents of Chandos the surrounding area. To accord only. The garages shall be ready for use with the objectives of Policy(ies) prior to the first occupation of the flats LP1 and T13 of the Luton Local hereby permitted. Plan.

(04) A noise insulation scheme to protect (4) To protect the amenities of the occupiers of the existing flats from neighbouring properties. To internally generated noise arising as a accord with the objectives of result of the development hereby Policy(ies) (LP1 and H2) of the approved shall be submitted to and Luton Local Plan. approved by the Local Planning Authority before any development is commenced. The insulation scheme thereby approved shall be implemented and completed prior to the occupation of the development.

No. Proposal Conditions Reasons 14/00612/FUL Erection of a building to create 7 one (01) The development hereby permitted (01)To limit the duration of the bed flats and 4 studio flats after shall be begun not later than the permission in accordance with demolition of existing commercial unit expiration of three years beginning with the provisions of Sections 91-96 45-47 Collingdon Street, Luton the date of this permission. of the Town and Country Mr Sharma – JT Consultancy Planning Act, 1990.

(02) The development hereby permitted (02) To ensure a satisfactory shall not be carried out other than in standard of development and to complete accordance with the approved safeguard the amenities of the plans and specifications as set out on surrounding area. To accord Luton Borough Council plan numbers 01, with the objectives of Policies 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12 LP1, ENV9, H2, T3, CA1 and and 13. IMP1 of the Luton Local Plan.

(03) No development shall take place, (03) To ensure a satisfactory including any works of demolition, until a standard of development and to Construction Method Statement has been safeguard the amenities of the submitted to, and approved in writing by, surrounding area. To accord with the local planning authority. The the objectives of Policies LP1, ENV9, H2, T3, CA1 and IMP1 of approved Statement shall be adhered to the Luton Local Plan. throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide for: (i) Operating hours No demolition, construction or contaminated land remediation activities, movement of traffic, or deliveries to and from the premises, shall occur other than within the hours agreed with the Local Planning Authority. Any proposed extension to these agreed hours, other than for emergency works, shall be

agreed with the Local Planning Authority

No. Proposal Conditions Reasons 14/00612/FUL before work commences; (ii) the parking (Cont’d) of vehicles of site operatives and visitors; (iii) loading and unloading of plant and materials; (iv) storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development; (v) the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate; (vi) wheel washing facilities; (vii) measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction; (viii) a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works. (04) No works or development shall take (04) To ensure a satisfactory place until full details of a landscaping standard of development and to scheme to include all hard surfaces, safeguard the amenities of the grassed areas, tree and shrub plantings surrounding area. To accord and the proposed times of planting, has with the objectives of Policies been approved in writing by the Local LP1, ENV9, ENV10, H2, T3, Planning Authority, and all grassed areas CA1 and IMP1 of the Luton shall be laid out and all tree and shrub Local Plan. planting shall be carried out in accordance with those details and at those times. Within one month of the completion of the landscaping scheme written confirmation of the completion date shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. If within a period of five years from the initial date of planting

No. Proposal Conditions Reasons of any tree or shrub, any such plant is 14/00612/FUL removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies, (Cont’d) or becomes in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, seriously damaged, diseased or defective, another tree or shrub of the same species and size as that originally planted shall be planted at the same place, unless the Local Planning Authority gives its written consent to any variation.

(05) A management plan, including (05)To enable the Local management responsibilities and Planning Authority to exercise maintenance schedules, for all external proper control over the and shared/common areas of the development proposed, in the development shall be submitted to and interests of securing a approved by the Local Planning Authority satisfactory standard of work prior to the occupation of the and of safeguarding the development for its permitted use. The amenities of the surrounding management plan shall be carried out as area. To accord with the approved. objectives of Policies LP1, ENV9, ENV10, H2, T3, CA1 and IMP1 of the Luton Local Plan (06) The garden/amenity space approved (06) To protect the amenities of as part of the development hereby the future residents of the permitted shall be available for use prior accommodation hereby to the occupation of any flat or dwelling approved. To accord with the and shall be accessible to the occupants objectives of Policies LP1, H2 of all dwelling units in the scheme. and ENV9 of the Luton Local Plan

No. Proposal Conditions Reasons 14/00612/FUL (07) A landscape management plan, (07) To enable the Local (Cont’d) setting out management and Planning Authority to exercise maintenance responsibilities for all hard proper control over the and soft landscape areas, shall be development proposed, in the submitted to and approved by the Local interests of securing a Planning Authority prior to the occupation satisfactory standard of work of the development or any phase of the and of safeguarding the development, for its permitted use. The amenities of the surrounding landscape management plan shall be area. To accord with the carried out as approved and shall remain objectives of Policies LP1, in force for as long as the development ENV9 and ENV10 of the Luton remains in existence. Local Plan

(08) Prior to the occupation of the flats, a (08) To ensure a satisfactory scheme to provide site security and standard of development and in external lighting shall be installed in the interests of security and the accordance with details to be submitted prevention of crime. To accord to and approved by the Local Planning with the objectives of Policies Authority beforehand. The scheme shall LP1, H2 and ENV9 of the Luton be retained for so long as the Local Plan development remains in existence. (09) Samples of the materials to be used (09) To ensure a satisfactory in the construction of the roof and standard of development and to external elevations of the building; shall safeguard the amenities of the be submitted to and approved by the surrounding area. To accord Local Planning Authority before the with the objectives of Policy(ies) development is commenced. LP1, ENV9, H2 and CA1 of the Luton Local Plan (10) No impact piling shall take place until (10)To prevent pollution of the a piling method statement (detailing the water environment. To accord depth and type of piling to be undertaken with the objectives of Policies

No. Proposal Conditions Reasons 14/00612/FUL and the methodology by which such LP1 and ENV14 of the Luton (Cont’d) piling will be carried out, including Local Plan measures to prevent and minimise the potential for damage to subsurface sewerage infrastructure, and the programme for the works) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority in consultation with Thames Water.

(11) The construction of the surface and (11) To prevent pollution of the foul water drainage system shall be water environment. To accord carried out in accordance with details to with the objectives of Policies be submitted to and approved in writing LP1 and ENV14 of the Luton by the Local Planning Authority in Local Plan consultation with the Environment Agency and Thames Water Utilities before the development is commenced. (12) No soakaways shall be constructed (12) To prevent pollution of the in contaminated ground. water environment. To accord with the objectives of Policies LP1 and ENV14 of the Luton Local Plan (13)If, during development, contamination (13) To prevent pollution of the not previously identified is found to be water environment. To accord present at the site then no further with the objectives of Policies development (unless otherwise agreed in LP1 and ENV14 of the Luton writing with the Local Planning Authority) Local Plan shall be carried out until the developer has submitted, and obtained written approval from the Local Planning

No. Proposal Conditions Reasons 14/00612/FUL Authority for an amendment to the (Cont’d) remediation strategy detailing how the unsuspected contamination shall be dealt with.

(14) Notwithstanding the submitted plans, (14)To ensure a satisfactory full details of the pedestrian gated standard of development and to entrance set in the front face of No47 and safeguard the amenities of the of the window openings, including lintel surrounding area. To accord and cill details, of both buildings shall be with the objectives of Policies submitted to and approved by the Local LP1, ENV9, H2 and CA1 of the Planning Authority before the Luton Local Plan development hereby commenced is commenced and shall be installed in accordance with the approved details.

SCHEDULE A2

(A2) Applications for Planning Permission DEFERRED:

No. Proposal Reasons for Refusal 14/00138/FUL ErectionThree of letters single of storey objection rear extension FollowingO the site visit, Members requested that the Application be 5A – 5C Riddy Lane, Icknield, Luton deferred from determination at this meeting for further Officer Day & Bell Surveyors discussions with applicant due to service issues at the back of the property.