Agenda item

Outline application for the redevelopment of a Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) and Endoscopy building (Use Class E(e)) (access, appearance, layout and scale to be considered with landscaping reserved).

Late items received after preparation of main agenda:

Recommendation:-

5.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted application details, as follows:

-        General Arrangement 23013-MA-XX-XX-DR-C-0100 P02

-        General Arrangements Ground Floor 180731-DGL-01-00-DR-A-2000 P6

-        General Arrangements First Floor 180731-DGL-01-01-DR-A-2001 P8

-        General Arrangements Second Floor 180731-DGL-01-01-DR-A-2002 P7

-        Roof Plan 180731-DGL-01-R-DR-A-2010 P3

-        Elevations South and West 180731-DGL-01-XX-DR-A-2100 P5

-        Elevations North and East 180731-DGL-01-XX-DR-A-2101 P5

-        RIBA Stage 3 Retaining Wall Proposals 10105-003-001 P01

-        Proposed Site Plan 180731-DGL-01-00-DR-A-1140 P4

-        Retaining Wall Setting Out 180731-DGL-01-XX-DR-A-1402 P1

-        Proposed Levels Plan 1782-DBC-ZZ-00-DR-A-0654 P01

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory form of development in accordance with Policies DM1 and DM10 of the adopted Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (2016).

6.     No development shall take place/commence until the necessary programme of archaeological work has been completed. The programme will commence with an initial phase of trial trenching to inform a final archaeological mitigation scheme. Each stage will be completed in accordance with a written scheme of investigation (WSI), which has been [submitted to and] approved by the local planning authority in writing. For land that is included within the WSI, no development shall take place other than in accordance with the agreed mitigation WSI, which shall include the statement of significance and research objectives, and

·           The programme and methodology of site investigation and recording and the nomination of a competent person(s) or organisation to undertake the agreed works

·           The programme for post-investigation assessment and subsequent analysis, publication & dissemination and deposition of resulting material. This part of the condition shall not be discharged until these elements have been fulfilled in accordance with the programme set out in the WSI.

              Reason: To ensure satisfactory archaeological investigation, recording, dissemination and archiving in accordance with the requirements of Policies DM11, DM12 and DM13 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (2016).

12. Prior to commencement of development a Construction Environmental Management Plan shall be submitted in writing to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The plan shall detail how, during the site preparation and construction phase of the development, the impact on existing and proposed residential premises and the environment shall be prevented or mitigated from dust, odour, noise, smoke, light and land contamination.  The plan shall also include details of the routing of construction traffic, details of how Public Right of Way V19 will be managed during construction, wheel cleansing facilities, vehicle parking facilities, and a timetable for their provision The plan shall detail how such controls will be monitored.  The plan will provide a procedure for the investigation of complaints.  The agreed details shall be implemented throughout the course of the development.

Site preparation and construction works shall be limited to the following hours;

Monday - Friday 07:30 - 18:30

Saturday 09:00 - 14:00

No working on Sundays, Bank and Public Holidays

Reason: To minimise disruption to the neighbouring residents and to reduce the possibility of deleterious material (mud, stones etc.) being deposited in the highway and becoming a hazard for road users, to ensure that construction traffic does not use unsatisfactory roads and lead to on-street parking problems in the area in accordance with Polices DM7, DM10, DM17 and DM18 of the adopted Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (2016) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).

21. No development shall take place until a plan has been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, showing the extent and timescales of any temporary closure or diversion of Public Right of Way V19 and details of permanent surfacing and signposting of the route once development is completed in accordance with the Leicestershire County Council’s Guidance Notes for Developers (see https://tinyurl.com/devprowguide) or any amended or replacement guidance note in place. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed plan.

Reason: To protect and enhance Public Rights of Way and access in accordance with Paragraph 104 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).

23.  Prior to first use of the development hereby permitted, a Car Park Management Agreement shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. As a minimum the Car Park Management Agreement should include details of any tariffs, charging periods, enforcement times and methods and permit arrangements. The Car Park Management Agreement shall include review mechanisms which should include an initial review after 3 months of occupation and reviews on the first and second anniversaries of the building’s first use.

Reason: To ensure the car park arrangements complements and does not create adverse impacts for other town centre users and residents in accordance with Policy DM18 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD (2016), Policy 5 of the Hinckley Town Centre Area Action Plan (2011) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).

Condition 22 is to be deleted following legal advice and discussions with LCC highways.

Condition copied below for completeness.

22.   Prior to first use of the development hereby permitted, the Applicant shall legally dedicate as a public footpath the section of unadopted and legally unprotected pedestrian path beside the private road from Mount Road to the start of Public Footpath V19 as currently shown on the Definitive Map of public rights of way.

Reason: To protect and enhance Public Rights of Way and access in accordance with Paragraph 104 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2023).

Outline application for the redevelopment of a community diagnostic centre and endoscopy building (use class E(e)) (access, appearance, layout and scale to be considered with landscaping reserved).

Two representatives of the applicant spoke on this application.

It was moved by Councillor Bray and seconded by Councillor Mullaney that permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report and late items.

Further, “the committee expresses its disappointment that what is on offer is not the walk-in centre / minor injuries unit that has repeatedly been promised and our area needs – the Council expects NHS bosses to honour the previous commitments given by conservative politicians locally”. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED –

(i)            The application be approved subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report and late items;

(ii)          The Head of Planning be granted powers to determine the final detail of the conditions;

(iii)         The committee expresses its disappointment that what is on offer is not the walk-in centre / minor injuries unit that has repeatedly been promised and our area needs – the Council expects NHS bosses to honour the previous commitments given by conservative politicians locally.