Agenda item - BH2016/02846 - 17 Bampfield Street, Portslade - Full Planning

Demolition of existing (sui generis) mixed use garden machinery shop, servicing and repairs including workshop with offices (A1 / B1) and erection of part two, part three storey building comprising of one studio flat, two 1no bedroom flats and three 2no bedroom houses including cycle store and associated works

RECOMMENDATION – MINDED TO GRANT

Demolition of existing (sui generis) mixed use garden machinery shop, servicing and repairs including workshop with offices (A1 / B1) and erection of part two, part three storey building comprising of one studio flat, two 1no bedroom flats and three 2no bedroom houses including cycle store and associated works.

1)               It was noted that this application had formed the subject of a site visit prior to the meeting.

              Questions for Officers, Debate and Decision Making Process

2)               In response to Councillor Russell-Moyle it was agreed that a condition could be added to ensure the shared access gate was replaced.

3)               In response to Councillor Gilbey it was confirmed that the s106 funds would be used for transport improvements.

4)               In response to Councillor Moonan it was confirmed that the scheme would provide the level of affordable housing in line with policy for a development of this size.

5)               The Chair then put the application to the vote and the Officer recommendation that the Committee be MINDED TO GRANT the application was carried unanimously.

121.9    RESOLVED – That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation, and resolves to be MINDED TO GRANT permission for the reasons set out in the report and the additional condition set out below:

i)       No development above ground floor slab level of any part of the development hereby permitted shall take place until details of all boundary treatments, including a gate to the rear pedestrian access from Bampfield Street, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to deter crime and to comply with policy CP12 of the Brighton & Hove City Plan Part One.