Decision details

The Committee received a developer presentation from Rebecca Taylor of JTP Architects and additional responses from Lia Silva of Wates Residential.

The proposal was to demolish the existing buildings and structures on the site and construct a residential development currently proposed to comprise the following:

·        Three distinct blocks of varying heights (between 3/4/5/7/9/10 storeys)

·        197 homes proposed providing 64% affordable and 36% market housing.

·        92 car parking spaces below a podium level

·        381 cycle parking spaces

·        Significant amenity provision including three courtyard gardens

·        New open space with cycle link.

·        New opportunities for play space within all planned green spaces

·        Enhanced for sustainability and biodiversity.

The main issues raised by Members for further consideration prior to the submission of a planning application were:

·        Reassurances sought  that the development would be secure/become gated.

·        Charging points needed to be robust to prevent vandalism.

·        Daylight and sunlight details were still needed.

·        Invite amendments to height to redistribute the units.

·        Opportunity for increased family unit provision.

·        A strong traffic/parking management plan was needed.

·        A survey was needed of existing/former residents to establish their parking needs, detail of that is invited with the submission.

·        Opportunity to add/create social value through the scheme.