Agenda item

Applications for permission for development were considered with the
recommendations of the Chief Executive and any letters of representation and
petitions of observations/representations received together with the supplementaryreport of observations/representations received since the publication of the agenda inassociation with Planning Applications 21/01956/OUTFLM, 22/00072/COU, 22/01282/FUL, 19/01015/OUTM and22/01680/FUL

21/01956/OUTFLM - Full application for the construction of 500 dwellings, access via Lichfield Southern Bypass, footpaths, cycleways, public open space, play areas, sports pitches, landscaping, district park including biodiversity enhancement area, drainage and development infrastructure (part retrospective); and OUTLINE application (all matters reserved) for a primary school (F1a), a mixed use community hub to include commercial development (Ea, Eb, Ec, Sui Generis hot food takeaways and drinking establishments with expanded food provision) and a community building (F2b). (Amended description to reflect reduced number of residential properties proposed and incorporating 169 dwellings (phase 2A) approved and built under 19/00478/REMM)
Land South of Shortbutts Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire
FOR: Persimmon Homes West Midlands

Members debated the proposal and Officers responded to comments and comments raised.

RESOLVED:- That this planning application be approved subject to conditions contained in the report of the Chief Executive;  and with additional conditions regarding ecology of the site towards Marsh Lane and protection of existing properties from thepond bund; and subject to the prior completion of s106 obligations as outlined in the Report;  and   that the final decision be delegated to Planning Officers to finalise and agree the final conditions and Heads of Terms for the s106  in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair.

(Prior to consideration of the application, representations were made by George Petrou, (Objector) (Written Representation) and Alastair Stewart of Persimmon Homes West Midlands (Applicant)).

22/00072/COU - Retention of Public House with single storey extension to rear and first floor side/ rear extension and alterations to form 3 No. first and second floor apartments.
The Greyhound Inn, 121 Upper St John Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire
FOR: Mr Bujar Cekrezi

Members debated the proposal at length and Officers responded to comments and comments raised. Members concerns included that before it closed the Pub was a live music venue; and that there were no specific noise mitigation measures proposed to protect the residential amenity of future occupiers of the flats from the noise of live music from the Pub; this in turn could lead to complaints about noise and so affect the future viability of the Pub.  

RESOLVED:-That this planning application be approved subject to  conditions contained in the report of the Chief Executive and the additional condition that a noise scoping assessment and subsequent noise report be  submitted and agreed any mitigation required to be carried out be secured ; and subject to the prior completion of  a s106 TCPA 1990 Unilateral Undertaking relating to the payment for recreational mitigation for the Cannock Chase SAC. That Officers be delegated to finalise conditions in consultation with the Chair.

(Prior to consideration of the application, representations were made by Adam Randall (CAMRA, Objector) (Written Representation) and Cllr Deb Baker (Ward Member)).

22/01282/FUL - Retention of 8 no dwellings and associated works
Land Adj 121 Upper St John Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire
FOR: Mr Bujar Cekrezi

Members debated the proposal and Officers responded to comments and comments raised.

RESOLVED:-  That this planning application be deferred to allow further information regarding noise impact on the site.

(Prior to consideration of the application, representations were made by Adam Randall (CAMRA, Objector) (Written Representation) and Cllr Deb Baker (Ward Member)).

19/01015/OUTM - Outline application for the erection of up to 200 residential dwellings for Phase 2 of the Streethay Strategic Development Allocation (site reference LC1) including green infrastructure, footpaths, open space, children's play area, surface and foul water drainage including attenuation pond, and other ancillary infrastructure and works. All matters reserved except for access (AMENDED)
Land at Streethay, Burton Road, Streethay, Lichfield
FOR: Miller Homes

Officers reported a late representation on the impact that the proposed access arrangements would have on the nearby residents.  Members debated the proposal and Officers responded to comments and comments raised.

RESOLVED:-  That this planning application be approved subject to the conditions contained in the report of the Chief Executive, the amended condition in the supplementary report and the prior completion of a Section 106 Agreement

1. To secure the following contributions/planning obligations:-

i           40% Affordable Housing provision on site (80 units 65% 35% split

          affordable and intermediate)

ii          Provisionand futuremaintenance ofpublic openspace includingpark, localequipped play area, allotments and sustainable drainage and other greeninfrastructure

iii        HighwaysContribution of£1,172,673.40 inlieu ofcondition 10of theOutline approval 12/00746/OUTMEI

iv        Schemefor highwaysimprovements aroundCappers LaneEastern Avenueand A5127 - £312,712.00

v          Education contribution for Primary School provision

vi        Travel Plan fee £2,407.00

vii    Contribution for Mitigation of Cannock Chase SAC unilateral/S106of

          £58,116.00

viii    Fees for Monitoring and Management of legal agreement  £2500.00

 2.  If the S106 legal agreement is not signed/completed by 6th May 2023 or the expiration of any further agreed extension of time, then powers to be delegated to officers to refuse planning permission, based on the unacceptability of the development, without the required contributions and undertakings, as outlined in the report.

(Prior to consideration of the application, representations were made by Helen Dawkins (Miller Homes) (Applicant)).

22/01680/FUL - Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of replacement with one bungalow and one dormer bungalow
15 Beecroft Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7EZ

FOR: Mr Sundip Hopal

Members debated the proposal and Officers responded to comments and comments raised.

A Resolution to refuse the Application on the grounds of poor design as the development was cramped on one part of the site, and insufficient biodiversity net gain was lost.

RESOLVED:-That this planning application be approved subject to conditions contained in the report of the Chief Executive and subject to the prior completion of a s106 TCPA 1990 Unilateral Undertaking relating to the payment for recreational mitigation for the Cannock Chase SAC.

 (Prior to consideration of the application, representations were made by Cllr Joanne Grange (Ward Member) and Alan McBeth of McBethdesign Ltd (Applicant’s Agent)).