Agenda item

The Committee considered an application which sought planning permission for a Section 73 application to remove conditions 26, to vary Condition 4 (approved plans insofar as they relate to the Leisure Centre and sports pitches), Condition 23 (phase 1b playing fields timeline), to submit details to satisfy Condition 21 (on/off-site drainage works), Condition 27 (drainage details for phase 1a(i)), Condition 28 (drainage details for phase 1a(ii)), Condition 29 (drainage details for phase 1a(iii)), Condition 30 (drainage details for phase 1b), Condition 52 (external materials for Leisure Centre), Condition 53 (details of finished floor levels for Leisure Centre), Condition 54 (sustainability - substitution of combined heat and power plant with a ground source heat pump) and amendments to wording of Condition 36 (phase 1c details of front boundary enclosures), Condition 38 (phase 1c biodiversity enhancement measures), Condition 43 (phase 1c external materials), Condition 45 (phase 1c details of bin storage areas), Condition 46 (phase 1c details of photovoltaic panels), Condition 47 (phase 1c sustainability measures), Condition 49 (protection of residential properties from noise), Condition 51 (phase 1c details of play area/trim trail delivery) to alter the timing for the submission of details for approval, of planning permission PLAN/2015/1260 for the redevelopment of the Sheerwater Estate.

[Note 1:  The Planning officer update Committee Members on the following written updates:

·         The Drainage Engineer recommend approval of the application subject to recommendations;

·         Council’s Executive meeting held on 28 March resolved recommendations  to obligations as outlined in the report;

·         Confirmation to changes of drainage conditions to reflect the updated drainage conditions].

[Note 2: In accordance with Officers Procedure Rules, Peter Bryant, Head of Democratic and Legal Services, declared a non- pecuniary interest in Woking Football Club in respect of discussions arising from (i) being a Member of the Cards Trust, the supporters’ club for Woking Football Club and (ii) providing occasional assistance to Woking Football Club.  The interest was such that speaking was permissible].

[Note 3:  In accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor I Eastwood declared a non-pecuniary interest in Woking Football Club in respect of discussions arising from his position as a minor Shareholder and Member of the Cards Trust of Woking Football Club.  The interest was such that speaking and voting was permissible].

Councillor Aziz, Ward Councillor spoke in support of the application and queried whether an additional condition would be added in regards to the facilities being delivered prior the start of the first phase of the scheme.  It had been highlighted that within conditions of the report, leisure facilities would be delivered once the 375 dwelling had been erected. 

A query was raised on the Sheerwater Football Club.  The football club was said to be currently temporarily using Woking Football Club grounds.  It was thought that a delay in constructing the football pitch would result in the Club’s league status being affected.  It had been underlined in condition 16 that condition 62 also controlled the timing of the delivery of the sports pitches for phases 1a.  The 3G sports pitch would be available for use in April 2020.

          RESOLVED

     That the Planning Committee grant Delegated Authority to Officers to grant planning permission subject to recommended conditions  and  a Section 106 Legal Agreement.

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