Agenda item

Erection of 40 dwellings

The Committee considered a report of the Senior Planning Officer regarding an application for the erection of 40 dwellings at Land at Redworth Road, Shildon (for copy see file of minutes).

The Senior Planning Officer gave a detailed presentation of the application which included a site location plan, aerial photograph, site layout and photographs of the site.

In response to a comment from Councillor Thompson regarding the maintenance of areas of public open space, the Planning Development Solicitor confirmed that a standard condition had been added, but it ensured that a further application would be submitted and dealt with under delegated powers.

Councillor Brown considered that the operational hours on Saturdays could cause some inconvenience and Councillor Tinsley commented that in the absence of a specific reason the Council would have to be consistent across all developments.  He seconded the recommendation to approve as per the conditions outlined in the report.

Resolved:

That the application be APPROVEDsubject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement to secure the following:

·         Provision of 10% affordable housing equating to 4 units;

·         £82,280 for improving offsite open space and recreational provision

·         £26,000 for biodiversity enhancements

And subject to the conditions as outlined in the report.