Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Decision Notice Summary

Planning Application Number: RB2024/0546
Site Address: Land Between Station Street & to the north of Charnwood Street Swinton 9999
Description: Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) to allow changes to the house types, hard landscaping, materials layout, and drainage strategy imposed by RB2021/0030
Officer Recommendation: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Officer Recommendation Date: 03 September 2024
Decision Date: 03 September 2024
Decision Type: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Temporary Expiry Date:
Decision Level/Committee: Delegated (Part 2A)
Conditions / Reason for Refusal: 01 The development hereby permitted shall be commenced within three years from the date of the original permission (17 November 2025). Reason In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 02 The permission hereby granted shall relate to the area shown outlined in red on the approved site plan and the development shall only take place in accordance with the submitted details and specifications and as shown on the approved plans (as set out below) (Drawing numbers Location plan SWTC-HLM-00-00-DR-A-00101 Rev P02 Proposed Site Layout SWTC-HLM-00-00-DR-A-0001 Rev P04 Proposed Site Plan SWTC-HLM-00-00-DR-L-00001 Rev P07 Proposed Site Plan Master_ Phase 02 A1 22_822 151 F Hard Standing External Material Finishes_ Phase 02 A1 22_822 153 C Landscape GA SWTC-HLM-00-00-DR-L-00101 rev 01 Soft Landscape - Planting Schedule SWTC-HLM-00-00-SH-L-45102 Rev P01 Soft Landscape Plan SWTC-HLM-00-00-DR-L-45101 Rev P01 Soft Landscape Strategy SWTC-HLM-00-00-DR-L-45001 Rev P04 Soft Landscaping Proposals Phase 2 (21218-LD-01B) Outline Specification and Maintenance Schedule (21218-LD-02A) Civic Centre elevations SWTC -HLM -01 -00 -DR - A -00301 Rev P01 New Library elevations WTC -HLM -02 -00 -DR - A -00311 Rev P01 Street scene SWTC-HLM-00-00-DR-A-00310 Rev P02 Phasing Plan SWTC-HLM-00-00-DR-A-00000 P01 House types elevations and floor plans • Drawing No. BBH-Penrose-Det-As-Issue1 - Swinton (Sales) • Drawing No. BBH-Oxford-End-As-Alt-Issue1 - Swinton (Sales) • Drawing No. BBH-Harrop-Semi-As-Issue1 - Swinton - (Sales) • Drawing No. BBH-Harrop-Semi-As-Front-Gable-Issue1 - Swinton - (Sales) • Drawing No. BBH-Farringdon-Det-As-Issue1 - Swinton - (Sales) • Drawing No. BBH-Farnley-Det-Op-Issue1 - Swinton - (Sales) • Drawing No. BBH-Edendale-Semi-As-Issue1 - Swinton - (Sales) • Drawing No. BBH-Edendale-Semi-As-Hipped-Issue1 - Swinton - (Sales) (received 07/01/2021, 09/06/2021, 25/06/2021, 30/09/2021, 15/07/2022, 11/04/2024). Reason To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt. 03 The approved scheme will come forward in two phases (a southern area known as phase 1, and a northern area known as Phase 2) as outlined on Drawing No SWTC-HLM-00-00-DR-A-00000 P01’ Reason In order to allow for the separate commencement of development for each phase of the development. 04 The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details/samples (discharge of condition application RB2023/0565, unless amended materials are further agreed under a revised discharge of condition application). Reason To ensure that appropriate materials are used in the construction of the development in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with Local Plan Policies and the NPPF. Highways 05 When the proposed site access for each phase has been brought into use, the existing access marked on the proposed site layout shall be permanently closed and the footway / kerbline reinstated in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Reason In the interests of highway safety. 06 Before phase 2 of the development is brought into use, that part of the site to be used by vehicles shall be properly constructed with either a/ a permeable surface and associated water retention/collection drainage, or b/ an impermeable surface with water collected and taken to a separately constructed water retention / discharge system within the site. Phase 1 will be completed as previously agreed under discharge of condition RB2023/0634. All to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority and shall thereafter be maintained in a working condition. Reason To ensure that surface water can adequately be drained and that mud and other extraneous material is not deposited on the public highway and that each dwelling can be reached conveniently from the footway in the interests of the adequate drainage of the site, road safety and residential amenity. 07 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the demolition, road sections, constructional and drainage details as previously agreed under discharge of condition RB2023/0342. Reason In the interests of highway safety. 08 The previously approved scheme detailing how the use of sustainable/public transport will be encouraged shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed details (Phase 1 and 2) under discharge of condition RB2023/1612. Reason In order to promote sustainable transport choices. Construction 09 The development will be built out in accordance with the agreed Construction Method Statement (phase 1 and 2) in accordance with details previously agreed under discharge of condition application RB2023/0260. The approved measures shall be implemented throughout the construction period. Reason In the interests of highway safety and residential amenity. Hours of construction 10 Except in case of emergency, operations should not take place on site other than between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday and between 09:00 - 13:00 on Saturdays. There should be no working on Sundays or Public Holidays. At times when operations are not permitted work shall be limited to maintenance and servicing of plant or other work of an essential or emergency nature. The Local Planning Authority should be notified at the earliest opportunity of the occurrence of any such emergency and a schedule of essential work shall be provided. Reason In order to minimise disruption to neighbours and the surroundings during the construction phase of the development. 11 Prior to the first occupation of phase 2 a plan indicating the positions, design, materials and type of boundary treatment to be erected shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The boundary treatment shall be completed before the dwellings are occupied. The details previously agreed within phase 1 shall be implemented in accordance with discharge of condition application RB2023/0634. Reason In the interests of the visual amenity of the area and the amenity of neighbouring residents. 12 Prior to the occupation of phase 2, a detailed landscape scheme shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The landscape scheme shall be prepared to a minimum scale of 1:200 and shall clearly identify through supplementary drawings where necessary: - A planting plan and schedule detailing the proposed species, siting, quality and size specification, and planting distances. - A written specification for ground preparation and soft landscape works. - The programme for implementation. - Written details of the responsibility for maintenance and a schedule of operations for the lifetime of the development, including replacement planting, that will be carried out for a period of 5 years after completion of the planting scheme. The scheme shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the approved landscape scheme and in accordance with the appropriate standards and codes of practice within a timescale agreed, in writing, by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details for phase 1 shall be implemented in accordance with discharge of condition RB2023/1612. Reason To ensure that there is a well laid out scheme of healthy trees and shrubs in the interests of amenity and in accordance with the Local Plan. 13 Any plants or trees which within a period of 5 years from completion of planting die, are removed or damaged, or that fail to thrive shall be replaced within the next planting season. Assessment of requirements for replacement planting shall be carried out on an annual basis in September of each year and any defective work or materials discovered shall be rectified before 31st December of that year. Reason To ensure that there is a well laid out scheme of healthy trees and shrubs in the interests of amenity and in accordance with the Local Plan. Drainage 14 The previously approved drainage works shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details (Phase 1 under discharge of condition RB2023/0234) and (Phase 2 as amended) under discharge of condition RB2024/0782. Reason To ensure that the development can be properly drained in accordance with the Local plan and the NPPF. 15 The previously approved drainage works shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details (Phase 1 under discharge of condition RB2023/0234) and (Phase 2 as amended) under discharge of condition RB2024/0782. Reason To ensure that the development can be properly drained in accordance with the Local plan and the NPPF. Yorkshire Water 16 The site shall be developed with separate systems of drainage for foul and surface water on and off site. Reason In the interest of satisfactory and sustainable drainage 17 The piped discharge of surface water shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details (Phase 1 under discharge of condition RB2023/0234) and (Phase 2 as amended) under discharge of condition RB2024/0782. Reason To ensure that no surface water discharges take place until proper provision has been made for its disposal and in the interest of sustainable drainage. 18 Measures to protect the public water supply infrastructure shall be implemented in accordance with the agreed details by Yorkshire Water under discharge of condition application RB2023/0277. Reason In the interest of public health and maintaining the public water supply. 19 Both phases of the development shall implement the previously agreed Local Labour Agreement during the construction phase of the development as approved under discharge of condition RB2023/0340. Reason To improve skills in all of Rotherham’s communities through the promotion of access to training, education and local employment opportunities, in accordance with Policy CS10 ‘Improving Skills and Employment Opportunities’ Electric Vehicle Charging Points 20 Before the electrical system is installed to phase 2 a scheme detailing the dedicated facilities that will be provided for charging electric vehicles and other ultra-low emission vehicles shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall meet at least the following minimum standard for numbers and power output: • One Standard Electric Vehicle Charging Point providing a continuous supply of at least 16A (3.5kW) for each dwelling. Buildings and parking spaces that are to be provided with charging points shall not be brought into use until the charging points are installed and operational. Charging points installed shall be retained thereafter. The approved details for phase 1 shall be implemented in accordance with discharge of condition RB2023/0634. Reason In the interest of supporting and encouraging low emission vehicles, in the interest of air quality enhancement, to comply with the aims and objectives Chapters 2, 9 and 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework. Pollution Control 21 In the event that contamination is discovered, all groundworks in the affected area (except for site investigation works) shall cease immediately and the Local Planning Authority shall be notified in writing within 2 working days. Groundworks in the affected area shall not recommence until either: (a) a Remediation Strategy by a suitably competent person has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority or (b) the Local Planning Authority has confirmed in writing that remediation measures are not required. The Remediation Strategy shall include a timetable for the implementation and completion of the approved remediation measures. Reason To ensure the safe occupation of the site in accordance with Policy SP54 of the Rotherham Local Plan and paragraph nos. 178 and 179 of the National Planning Policy Framework. 22 Following completion of any measures identified in the approved Remediation Strategy a Validation Report for phase 2 shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. No part of the site shall be brought into use until such time as that part of the site has been remediated in accordance with the approved Remediation Strategy and a Validation Report in respect of those works has been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details for phase 1 shall be implemented in accordance with discharge of condition RB2023/1669. Reason To ensure the safe occupation of the site in accordance with Policy SP54 of the Rotherham Local Plan and paragraph nos. 178 and 179 of the National Planning Policy Framework. 23 Prior to the occupation of the first residential unit in phase 2, details of any external lighting to the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, The details shall show how the lighting meets the guidance provided by the Institute of Lighting Engineers in their document ‘Guidance Notes for the Reduction of Light Pollution’. The approved lighting details shall be implemented unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Authority. The approved details for phase 1 shall be implemented in accordance with discharge of condition RB2023/0634. Reason To protect the amenity of the local residents from any unwanted light. Demolition Statement 24 All demolition works shall be carried out in accordance with the previously approved details under discharge of condition RB2022/1739. Reason To protect the local amenity from any activities associated with the removal of asbestos containing materials (ACM). Communication 25 The full fibre broadband for phase 2 of the development hereby approved, including a timescale for implementation, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The details for Phase 1 shall be implemented in accordance with the previously approved details under discharge of condition RB2023/1612 Reason In accordance with Local Plan Policy SP61 ‘Telecommunications’ and Chapter 10 of the NPPF. POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE STATEMENT The applicant and the Local Planning Authority engaged in pre application discussions to consider the development before the submission of the planning application. The application was submitted on the basis of these discussions, or was amended to accord with them. It was considered to be in accordance with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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