8th April 2016 PLANNING COMMITTEE - 20TH APRIL 2016 A meeting of the Planning Committee will be held at 5.30pm on Wednesday 20th April 2016 in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Rugby. Adam Norburn Executive Director Note: Members are reminded that, when declaring interests, they should declare the existence and nature of their interests at the commencement of the meeting (or as soon as the interest becomes apparent). If that interest is a pecuniary interest, the Member must withdraw from the room unless one of the exceptions applies. Membership of Warwickshire County Council or any Parish Council is classed as a non-pecuniary interest under the Code of Conduct. A Member does not need to declare this interest unless the Member chooses to speak on a matter relating to their membership. If the Member does not wish to speak on the matter, the Member may still vote on the matter without making a declaration. A G E N D A PART 1 – PUBLIC BUSINESS 1. Minutes. To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 9th March 2016. 2. Apologies. To receive apologies for absence from the meeting. 3. Declarations of Interest. To receive declarations of – (a) non-pecuniary interests as defined by the Council’s Code of Conduct for Councillors; (b) pecuniary interests as defined by the Council’s Code of Conduct for Councillors; and (c) notice under Section 106 Local Government Finance Act 1992 – non-payment of Community Charge or Council Tax. 4. Applications for Consideration. 5. Advance Notice of Site Visits for Planning Applications - no advance notice of site visits has been received. 6. Delegated Decisions – 11th February 2016 – 23rd March 2016. PART 2 – EXEMPT INFORMATION There is no business involving exempt information to be transacted. Any additional papers for this meeting can be accessed via the website. The Reports of Officers (Ref. PLN 2015/16 – 16) are attached. Membership of the Committee: Councillors Ms Robbins (Chairman), Mrs Avis, H Avis, Butlin, Cade, Gillias, Miss Lawrence, Lewis, Sandison, Mrs Simpson-Vince, Srivastava and Ms Watson-Merret. If you have any general queries with regard to this agenda please contact Claire Waleczek, Senior Democratic Services Officer (01788 533524 or e-mail [email protected]). Any specific queries concerning reports should be directed to the listed contact officer. If you wish to attend the meeting and have any special requirements for access please contact the Democratic Services Officer named above. The Council operates a public speaking procedure at Planning Committee. Details of the procedure, including how to register to speak, can be found on the Council’s website (www.rugby.gov.uk/speakingatplanning). Agenda No 4 Planning Committee – 20th April 2016 Report of the Head of Planning and Recreation Applications for Consideration Planning applications for consideration by the Committee are set out as below. • Applications recommended for refusal with the reason(s) for refusal (pink pages) • Applications recommended for approval with suggested conditions (yellow pages) Recommendation The applications be considered and determined. 1 APPLICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION – INDEX Recommendations for refusal There are no applications recommended for refusal to be considered. Recommendations for approval Item Application Location site and description Page Ref Number number 1 R15/0507 Land at Homefield, Rugby Road, Dunchurch, Rugby, 3 CV22 6QT. Development of 50 dwellings – submission of reserved matters comprising access, layout, appearance, scale and landscaping and discharge of related condition nos. 11 (additional details), 16(materials), 17(drainage), 25(gcn/reptile mitigation), 26(bat mitigation), 27(ecological enhancement and habitat creation) and 32(side boundary treatment to nos. 24 and 26 Rugby Road) pursuant to outline planning permission ref.no R11/0726 dated 13.08.2014. 2 R16/0246 28 and 28a Stanley Road, Rugby 28 Outline Planning Permission for the erection of up to 4No. Bungalows with vehicular access and associated works. Appearance and landscaping are the only matters reserved. 3 R16/0480 Pioneer Farm, Stockton Road, Birdingbury 47 Variation of Condition 2 of approval R15/1896 (Erection of an indoor ménage to replace the approved stable block and exercise paddock) to allow minor modifications to the design and size of the building. 4 R16/0074 Broad Street, RFC, 105 Rugby Road, Binley Woods 55 Erection of a temporary structure for use by Wasps Rugby Club as interim training facility, together with a temporary change of use of part of the existing building currently used as a residential flat to uses associated with the Wasps training facility, and the provision of an artificial running track. 5 R15/0077 46 Woodside Park, Oxford Road, Ryton-on- 62 Dunsmore, CV8 3JY Continued use of site as a single pitch for gypsy and travellers, together with refurbishment of existing amenity block, which includes replacement of existing windows and doors. 2 Reference number: R15/0507 Site address: Land at Homefield, Rugby Road, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6QT. Description : Development of 50 dwellings – submission of reserved matters comprising access, layout, appearance, scale and landscaping and discharge of related condition nos. 11 (additional details), 16(materials), 17(drainage), 25(gcn/reptile mitigation), 26(bat mitigation), 27(ecological enhancement and habitat creation) and 32(side boundary treatment to nos. 24 and 26 Rugby Road) pursuant to outline planning permission ref.no R11/0726 dated 13.08.2014 Case Officer Name & Number: Steve Parkes 01788 533633 Authorised Use Agricultural Relevant Decisions Residential development and vehicular access refused 22.08.01 (Ref.no R00/0417/14099/OP) appeal dismissed 23.10.02 Use of land for residential development at a density appeal against 23.10.02 of at least 30 dwellings/hectare including new access non-determination and road junction and associated roads and infrastructure dismissed (Ref.no R02/0191/14099/OP) Outline application for the development of 50 dwellings approved 13.08.14 including access and landscaping (Ref.no R11/0726) Technical Consultations WCC Highways objection pending receipt of further information in connection with:- methodology for construction of road in relation to trees and accommodation of services; levels in relation to access road junction with service road; visibility splays; navigation of site by refuse vehicles; provision of anti-motorcycle barriers and comments on parking WCC Rights of Way no objection welcomes retention of right of way in green corridor; recommends advisory notes Ramblers Association no observations received (Rugby Branch) WCC Chief Fire Officer no observations received Warks Police no objection recommendations in relation to lighting, (Crime Reduction and landscaping and installation of bollards Community Safety) 3 WCC Ecology comments recommend modifications to the ecology report, that lighting is appropriately designed and consideration given to use of wildlife friendly kerbs in road details to protect wildlife WCC Archaeology no objection Historic England comments preferable to have a more solid boundary towards the historic park; appropriate to remove permitted development rights along the boundaries to ensure they are maintained in the longer term Garden History Society no observations received Warwickshire Gardens no observations received Trust Victorian Society no observations received Env Agency unable to recommend discharge of drainage condition – additional information required in relation to flood storage capacity, adoption and maintenance of pumping station and flood flow routes WCC Flood Risk no observations received Management STW no objection comment that proposals discussed with developer and suggest informative in relation to public sewer which crosses the site Housing Manager (RBC) no objection Tree Officer (RBC) comments clarification required in connection with tree protection plan and methodology Landscape Officer (RBC) no objection Parks and Cemeteries comments unlikely that the Borough Council would Manager (RBC) wish to adopt the open space Works Services Unit no observations received (RBC) 4 Third Party Consultations/Representations Original Consultation Dunchurch Parish Council – objection - original objections to the outline proposal are still relevant - design of dwellings not in keeping with those in the Conservation Area and external appearance needs improvement - site access a major issue in view of the heavy volume of traffic using Rugby Road - use of the existing private service road as a “rat run” to enter and exit the new development - access junctions with Rugby Road, particularly those of the private service road have not been fully considered and should be a priority in discussion with the Highway Authority and the Rugby Road Residents Association - assurances made by the developer in discussions with the Rugby Road Residents Association should be addressed Neighbours – objections (30 letters from 18 households) Transport and Highways - further general increase in traffic since outline permission and other planning permissions granted/new transport assessment should be carried out based on current data - increase in traffic/use of new access detrimental to highway safety - will add to vehicles passing through village centre with increased congestion and pollution - new access will be bottleneck on Rugby Road - access near entrance to Bilton Grange should have been considered with mini roundabout and slip road from Northampton Lane - will lead to increased congestion