Agenda item
24/00175/REG3
- Meeting of Planning Committee, Wednesday, 5 June 2024 6.00 pm (Item 4.2)
- View the background to item 4.2
Create 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, floodlights, access footpath, associated bund, spectator stands and acoustic fencing
Hickings Lane Recreation Ground, Hickings Lane, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire
Minutes:
Create 3G Artificial Grass Pitch with perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, storage container, floodlights, access footpath, associated bund, spectator stands and acoustic fencing
Hickings Lane Recreation Ground, Hickings Lane, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire
This item was brought to Committee as the Council was the developer.
There were a number of late items which included the withdrawal of Sport England’s objection to the scheme, suggested conditions and the description of an engagement event.
Jonathon Little, on behalf of the applicant, Craig Woods, objecting and Councillor K A Harlow, Ward Member, made representation to the Committee before the general debate.
The Committee, after considering all of the evidence before it, debated the item, with particular reference to the project being driven by the community of Stapleford, the benefit to residents and the potential for greater training opportunities for those over 16 years old.
There was concern about the maintenance of the pitch, the materials used to build the pitch and the environmental impact.
Debate progressed on to the relocation of Stapleford Cricket Club, which was a condition relating to the progression of the development. There was a discussion about whether the proposed site for the Cricket Club was in Stapleford and whether it was suitable for sport. It was noted that Stapleford Cricket Club were satisfied with the proposed site.
Consideration was given to the lack of all – weather facilities in the Borough, the impact of the floodlights on neighbours and the potential for noise from both the stands and the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).
RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:
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The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.
Reason: To comply with S91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by S51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
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The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following plans: • Site Location Plan 02 00 • Proposed Site Plan 03 01 • Proposed AGP Drainage Layout 06 00 • Proposed AGP Drainage Strategy 07 00 • Topographical Survey 01 00 • Appendix E - Proposed Materials and Appearance
(Received by the Local Planning Authority 19/03/24) • Tree Protection Plan A • Tree Work Plan A
(Received by the Local Planning Authority 15/04/24) • Proposed Elevation 05 01 • Proposed Perimeter Elevation - Page 1 08 01 • Proposed Perimeter Elevation - Page 2 09 01
(Received by the Local Planning Authority 29/04/24) Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.
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No above ground works shall take place until a landscaping scheme has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. This scheme shall include the following details: (a) numbers, types, sizes and positions of proposed trees and shrubs (b) proposed boundary treatments (c) proposed hard surfacing treatment (d) proposed lighting details (e) planting, seeding/turfing of other soft landscape areas (f) proposed bund gradient.
The approved scheme shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the agreed details.
Reason: Limited details were submitted and to ensure that the details are satisfactory in the interests of the appearance of the area and in accordance with Policy 10 - Design and Enhancing Local Identity of the of the Aligned Core Strategy Part 1 Local Plan 2014 and Policy 17 - Place-making, Design and Amenity of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan 2019.
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Prior to the commencement of the development, a detailed Landscape and Ecological Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Landscape and Ecological Management Plan shall include enhancement measures including mixed native species scrub, grassland enhancement and hibernacula and precautionary working measures. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved Landscape and Ecological Management Plan unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of securing an environmental net gain and habitat protection in accordance with Policy 17 - Biodiversity of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy Part 1 Local Plan 2014 and Policy 31 - Biodiversity Assets of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan 2019. |
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No development within the full planning permission phase hereby approved shall take place until a Construction / Demolition Method Statement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council. The statement shall include: a) The means of access for construction traffic; b) parking provision for site operatives and visitors; c) the loading and unloading of plant and materials; d) the storage of plant and materials used in construction / demolition the development; e) a scheme for the recycling/disposal of waste resulting from construction / demolition works; and f) details of dust and noise suppression to be used during the construction phase. g) a scheme for the identification and safe removal of asbestos containing material.
The approved statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period.
Reason: To protect the amenity of neighbouring residents in accordance with Policy 10 – Design and Enhancing Local Identity of the Aligned Core Strategy Part 1 Local Plan 2014 and Policy 17 - Place-making, Design and Amenity of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan 2019.
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No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until a community use agreement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and a copy of the completed approved agreement has been provided to the Local Planning Authority. The agreement shall apply to use of the 3G artificial grass pitch and include details of pricing policy, hours of use, access by persons other than football team members, management responsibilities and a mechanism for review. The development shall not be used otherwise than in strict compliance with the approved agreement.
Reason: To secure well managed safe community access to the sports facility/facilities, to ensure sufficient benefit to the development of sport and to accord with Policy 13 - Culture, Tourism and Sport of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy Part 1 Local Plan 2014 and Policy 25 - Culture, Tourism and Sport of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan 2019.
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No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until a football pitch railing removal plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall demonstrate the location of the existing football club perimeter railings located within the south-west area of Hickings Lane Recreation Ground to have been removed. Reason: To improve access to open space within the park in accordance with Policy 16: Green Infrastructure, Parks and Open Space of the Aligned Core Strategy Part 1 Local Plan 2014 and Policy 28: Green Infrastructure Assets of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan 2019. |
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No part of the development shall be brought into use until a scheme detailing the developments’ adherence to Secured by Design principles has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All measures detailed in the scheme shall thereafter be implemented and within an agreed timeframe which shall be set out in the submitted details.
Reason: To reduce the potential for crime in accordance with Policy 10 – Design and Enhancing Local Identity of the Aligned Core Strategy Part 1 Local Plan 2014 and Policy 17 - Place-making, Design and Amenity of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan 2019.
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The floodlit artificial pitch shall only be used between the following times: Monday to Sunday 08:00-22:00 Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 20:00 Saturday and 09:00 to 18:00 Sunday only.
Reason: To protect nearby residents and road users from excessive operational noise and light pollution in accordance with Policy 17 - Place-making, Design and Amenity and Policy 19 – Pollution, Hazardous Substances and Ground Conditions of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan 2019.
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No construction or site preparation work in association with this permission shall be undertaken outside of the hours of 08:00-18.00 Monday to Friday, 08:00-13:00 Saturdays and at no time on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
Reason: To protect nearby occupiers from excessive construction noise in accordance with Policy 17 - Place-making, Design and Amenity and Policy 19 – Pollution, Hazardous Substances and Ground Conditions of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan 2019.
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The hereby permitted development shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations contained within the submitted Drainage Strategy McA014 (22nd April 2024).
Reason: In the interests of flood risk in accordance with Policy 1 - Climate Change of the Aligned Core Strategy Part 1 Local Plan 2014 and Part 14 - Meeting the challenge of climate change, flooding and coastal change of the NPPF 2021.
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The hereby permitted development shall be carried out in accordance with the noise mitigation measures contained within the submitted Noise Impact Assessment Revision B (dated 22/04/24) and Noise Management Plan (received 22/04/24).
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The hereby permitted development shall be carried out in accordance with the floodlighting control measures contained within submitted Appendix D - Lighting Design Statement (compiled by Christy Lighting Masts Ltd dated 02/02/24) and Appendix A – Floodlighting Performance Report (compiled by Christy Lighting Masts Ltd).
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The approved landscaping shall be carried out not later than the first planting season following the substantial completion of the development or occupation of the building, whichever is the sooner and any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years, die, are removed or have become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with ones of similar size and species to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority, unless written consent has been obtained from the Local Planning Authority for a variation.
Reason: To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the development in accordance with Policy 10 - Design and Enhancing Local Identity of the Aligned Core Strategy Part 1 Local Plan 2014 and Policy 17 - Place-making, Design and Amenity of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan 2019.
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NOTES TO APPLICANT
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The Council has acted positively and proactively in the determination of this application by working to determine it within the agreed determination timescale.
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Burning of commercial waste is a prosecutable offence. It also causes unnecessary nuisance to those in the locality. All waste should be removed by an appropriately licensed carrier.
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Having declared a non pecuniary, registrable interest, Councillor R E Bofinger left the meeting for the duration of the item and did not vote thereon.
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