Agenda item

Proposal:             Variation of Condition 7 of Planning Permission APP/15/01162 relating to car parking provision.

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The Committee considered the written report and the recommendation from the Head of Planning Services to grant permission.

The Committee was addressed by the following deputee:

(1)  Mr R Wood, who support the application for the following reasons:

a.    The proposal would meet the needs of the community and provide improved sport, health and social provision. The existing facilities didn’t meet current standards and are not fit for purpose for user groups.

b.    Growing the provision of activities and facilities on site would mean an increase in the number of users and therefore there would be a requirement for the parking provision to be increased.

c.    The site ground would remain a public open space and would therefore benefit other users including dog walkers and recreational activities.

d.    The new proposed car park would provide double the current number of parking spaces for users.

e.    Engagement with community groups outlined that there is a specific need for these improved facilities in the Leigh Park area.

In response to questions raised by the committee, officers advised that:

·         The dimensions for the car parking spaces were in line with standard sizing.

·         Any increase in parking facilities could be introduced on a phased basis.

Members discussed the application together with views raised by the deputy. Members noted that the proposal for a phased introduction to increased car parking would be of benefit to the proposal on a whole. It was therefore

RESOLVED that that the Head of Planning be authorised to grant permission for application APP/17/00070 subject to the following conditions:

1          The development must be begun by 18 December 2018.

Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and taking into account the time period given from the original planning permission.

2          The floodlights hereby permitted shall not be remain illuminated after hours 21:30 hours.

Reason: To protect the amenities of nearby residential properties and having due regard to policy DM10 of the Havant Borough Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2011 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

3          The two MUGAs and cage cricket hereby permitted shall not be constructed other than substantially in accordance with Sport England Design Guide, Artificial Surfaces for Outdoor Sports 2013. Particular attention is drawn to the need for appropriate fencing and surfacing.

Reason: To ensure the development is fit for purpose and sustainable and having due regard to policy DM1 of the Havant Borough Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2011 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

4          Before the 3G Artificial Grass Pitch is brought into use, a Management and Maintenance Scheme for the facility including management responsibilities, a maintenance schedule and a mechanism for review shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority (after consultation with Sport England). The Scheme shall include measures to ensure the replacement of the Artificial Grass Pitch within a specified period. The measures set out in the approved scheme shall be complied with in full, with effect from commencement of use of the 3G Artificial Grass Pitch.

Reason: To ensure that the new facility is capable of being managed and maintained to deliver a facility which is fit for purpose, sustainable and to ensure sufficient benefit of the development to sport and having due regard to policy DM1 of the Havant Borough Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2011 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

5          The 3G Artificial Grass Pitch hereby permitted shall not be constructed other than substantially in accordance with The Football Association Guide to 3G football turf pitch design principles and layouts 2013 Edition 1, or any superseding design guidance.

Reason: To ensure the development is fit for purpose and sustainable and having due regard to policy DM1 of the Havant Borough Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2011 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

6.         Prior to first use and/or occupation of the development hereby approved the car park as indicated on plan 27973-101 rev D shall be laid out and provided for the parking of vehicles. The area of potential future parking as indicated on the Proposed Site Plan 27973-101 rev D shall not be carried out until full details of the layout and surfacing have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To provide a sufficient level of car parking for the proposed use and to provide flexibility for further parking provision if the need arises in accordance with policy DM14 of the Havant Borough Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2011.

7.         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Design and Access Statement with appendices 1 and 2 received 15 October 2015

Additional Supporting information submitted by Senior Leisure Officer received 5 November 2015

Planning Statement dated 17th January 2017

Site Location Plan drwg.no 27973PD-00 received 15 October 2015

Existing Site Plan drwg.no 27973PD-100 received 15 October 2015

Proposed Floor Plan drwg.no 27973PD-102 received 15 October 2015

Proposed Site Plan drwg.no 27973PD-101 rev D received 18 January 2017

Proposed Expansion to Car Park drwg.no 27973-150 rev D received 18 January 2017

Proposed Landscape Plan drwg.no 27973-151 rev D

Elevations - Sheet One drwg.no 27973PD-103 received 15 October 2015

Elevations - Sheet Two drwg.no 27973PD-104 received 15 October 2015

Existing Floor Plan and Elevations drwg.no 27973PD-105 received 15 October 2015

Existing and Proposed Sections drwg.no 27973PD-106 received 15 October 2015

Topographical Survey drwg.no 27973PD-110 received 15 October 2015

Artificial Turf Pitch Details drwg.no SSL1982-01 received 15 October 2015

Artificial Turf Pitch Site Plan drwg.no SSL1982-02 received 15 October 2015

Artificial Turf Pitch Isometric View drwg.no SSL1982-03 received 15 October 2015

Artificial Turf Pitch Flood Lighting Scheme drwg.no SSL1982-05 received 15 October 2015

Artificial Turf Pitch Elevation drwg.no SSL1982-06 received 15 October 2015

Drainage Proposal - SSL1982 Drwg.01 Revision 00

Substructure and Drainage Plan drwg.no 27973-106 rev D

Reason: - To ensure provision of a satisfactory development