Agenda item

Consideration was given to planning application 23/0315/LA Harold Wilson Recreation Centre, Thornaby Road, Thornaby.

Planning permission was sought for the creation of a multi-use games area with associated enclosure.

Under the Council's Scheme of Delegation, the application was put forward for determination by the Planning Committee as the scheme did not constitute “minor development”.

No objections had been received from neighbouring residents or statutory consultees subject to a number of conditions.

The proposed development was considered to be of an appropriate scale, design and layout for its setting, achieved satisfactory spacing from surrounding properties and was not considered that it would result in any unacceptable impacts on residential amenity. The proposed scheme was considered to satisfy national and local plan policies and as such was recommended for approval.

The consultees that had been notified and the comments that had been received were detailed within the main report.

Neighbours were notified and the comments received were detailed within the main report.

The planning policies and material planning considerations that were relevant to the consideration of the application were contained within the main report.

The Planning Officers report concluded that overall, it was considered that the proposed development is an appropriate scale and design for its setting and the proposal would not result in any unacceptable impacts on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties.

In view of the above it was therefore considered that the proposal accorded with the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework and the local plan policies therefore it was recommended that the application be approved with conditions.

Brief discussion was had regarding the sum of money which was to be allocated to the MUGA as part of the S106 agreement as there seemed to be confusion around money also to be allocated to the play area and changing facilities. Officers agreed to come to members with a definitive answer as what sums had been allocated and to what.

A vote took place and the application was approved.

RESOLVED that planning application 23/0315/LA be approved subject to the following conditions and informatives;

Time Limit

01 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of Three years from the date of this permission.

Approved Plans

02 The development hereby approved shall be in accordance with the following approved plan(s);

Plan Reference Number Date Received

A10577-HW-002 17 February 2023

A10577-HW-001 17 February 2023

A10577-HW-003 17 February 2023

03 Construction activity

No construction activity shall take place on the premises before 8.00 a.m. on weekdays and 9.00a.m on Saturdays nor after 6.00 p.m. on weekdays and 1.00 p.m. on Saturdays (nor at any time on Sundays or Bank Holidays).

04 Unexpected Land Contamination

In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified, works must be halted on that part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination, and it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken to the extent specified by the Local Planning Authority prior to resumption of the works. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme, a verification report must be submitted in writing and approval by the Local Planning Authority.

INFORMATIVE OF REASON FOR PLANNING APPROVAL Informative: Working Practices The Local Planning Authority found the submitted details satisfactory subject to the imposition of appropriate planning conditions and has worked in a positive and proactive manner in dealing with the planning application.