Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Economy, Transport and Environment regarding a planning application for 6 new build bungalows for adults with disabilities on site adjacent to Sonnet Court, at Sonnet Court Bungalows, Selbourne Drive, Eastleigh (Application No. CS/20/88365)
(Site Ref: EAS005).

6 new build bungalows for adults with disabilities on site adjacent to Sonnet Court at Sonnet Court Bungalows, Selbourne Drive, Eastleigh, SO50 4SE (No. CS/20/88365) (Site Ref: EAS005)

The Committee considered a report from the Head of Strategic Planning (item 7 in the minute book) regarding an application for bungalows in Eastleigh.

The report was summarised, with proposed landscaping arrangements and layout shown as part of the officers presentation. Elevations of the bungalows were shown and it was confirmed that a tree preservation order (TRO) had been applied to the trees within the application area.

It was confirmed that an amended Construction Management Plan was required and Condition 4 would be updated to reflect this.

The Committee received one deputation from Martin Hallum and Mark Dolan on behalf of the applicant, who spoke in support and summarised the details behind the proposal and design.

During questions of the deputation, the following points were clarified:

·         Solar panels were not installed due to shading from the protected trees;

·         Sprinklers would be installed in each bungalow;

·         Maintenance would be down to the operator;

·         Parking provision had been decided alongside Adults Services and was felt to be an adequate amount for residents and any visitors;

·         £4,500 (per bungalow) levy for Natural England was paid to Eastleigh Borough Council as part of the Section 106 agreement

During questions of the officer it as confirmed that Eastleigh Borough Council had initially opposed to the application due to the remove of the trees, but a TRO had since been applied to preserve them.

RESOLVED

Subject to all parties entering into a Section 106 Agreement (or alternative arrangement) with the District Council to secure a charge of £4,500 per dwelling to offset future nitrate emissions against District Council owned land, the Director of Economy, Transport and Environment was authorised to GRANT permission subject to the conditions listed in Appendix A. 

Voting
Favour: 15 (unanimous)