Report attached.

The report before the Committee sought approval of reserved matters following outline approval P0761.20 (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale) for Plots 9 and 10 of the Waterloo Estate to provide residential units, community use, public realm, private amenity space, car parking and associated works pursuant to Condition 2 of Planning.

It was stated that the reserved matters submitted included detailed information on appearance, scale, layout and landscaping and has been prepared in accordance with the approved Design Code and Development Specification.

The Case officer provided further detail regarding the proposed development, focusing on appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale. Members were directed to the elevation drawings, noting the block to the south west which presents a stepped height of 4 to 6 storeys.

The officer highlighted key references on the drawings, including Queen Street and St Anthony’s Church to the south, which help show how the development integrates with its surroundings. The development continues to reflect the principles established in the design code, with a series of well-articulated buildings forming a coherent layout.

It was stated that in terms of overall appearance, the officer confirmed that the architectural approach, materials, and detailing remain of high quality and consistent with both the design code and the previously approved parameters. External finishes will comprise a mixture of light buff and darker brick tones, providing variety while maintaining cohesion across the blocks. Building services and drainage features have been carefully incorporated into the design to ensure a tidy and well-resolved external appearance.

For Plot 10, the officer explained that the proposal introduces a uniform four storey building to the north, replacing the previously approved varying heights. This simplified form still sits comfortably within the approved massing envelopes and respects the scale of the wider context. The heights and massing across the scheme are considered appropriate and are expected to result in a reduced visual impact compared with the original hybrid permission.

The case officer also addressed layout and amenity. The site retains the approved circulation routes, open spaces, and separation distances between buildings, ensuring acceptable amenity levels for both future occupiers and neighbouring properties. Parking and access arrangements remain consistent with those already approved under the hybrid scheme and assessed again under the Section 73 application. Landscaping proposals include structured planting to enhance the public realm, support biodiversity, and improve place making across the site. Officers noted particular interest in enhancing planting at the southern edge of the development and confirmed that conditions have been included to secure further improvements at detailed design stage.

During discussion, a Member commended the applicant for listening to residents over an extended consultation period. They expressed appreciation for the significant height reductions, which aligned with longstanding community requests. Members raised concerns previously expressed by residents about the community gardens, noting that these had been addressed in the revised proposal. They asked that continued engagement with residents of Collier Row be prioritised in the next stages, particularly given earlier issues where gardens had not been accessible to the local community. A Member welcomed progress with St Andrew’s Church, acknowledging ongoing discussions and the steps taken to accommodate the church’s needs within the site layout.

Following the discussion, the Committee RESOLVED to GRANT Reserved Matters subject to the granting of permission for the s73 application (P1297.25 - including the deed of variation) and the conditions set out in the report.

The Committee voted unanimously to approve the application.