Agenda item

Councillor Curr declared an interest in the following application and spoke as a Ward Member.

 

The Executive Director for Growth, Enterprise and Environment summarised the officer report which had been pre-circulated.

 

Members sought clarification around the following matters:

 

·       Are any of the established trees being removed and if they were was it intended to plant new trees and if so what species?

·       Where were the spill out seating areas located?

·       Why were Historic England involved?

·       The Terracing element was already in existence;

·       Have the requirements of the Flood Risk Assessment been addressed?

·       Have the comments regarding the digital display outside Sunnyfield House been addressed?

·       Have the concerns regarding the relocation of the bus stop and the number of crossings in Chaloner Street been addressed?

 

A supporter was present at the meeting and made the following comments:-

 

·       The Regeneration Group that represented a wider range of stakeholders held engagement sessions in November and February and the feedback was incorporated into the plans;

·       A consultation event was held in Guisborough Library giving people the opportunity to look at the proposals;

·       The proposals would deliver environmental improvements that would improve the safety, security and vibrancy of the Town Centre;

·       The improvements would encourage footfall into the town;

·       The materials used would be sympathetic to the existing character;

·       The cobbles were a key part of the character within the town and it was intended to retain as many as possible with many of those lifted reset in Chaloner Street;

·       This was a fantastic opportunity to utilise the funding available;

·       The proposals would enhance connectivity and access.

 

Members sought clarification around the following matters;

 

·       What groups formed the Regeneration Group and how long had it been established?

·       How many people sat on the Regeneration Group?

·       How was consultation carried out?

·       Did you think the first application was suitable?

 

Councillor Clarke representing the Ward made the following comments:-

 

·       Whilst there were some points I do not agree with I feel a duty to support the application as it will bring the area up to modern standards with the minimum of changes;

·       If the applications were not approved today then the Local Authority might not have time to resubmit an application and the money might not be retained;

·       There had been extensive consultation;

·       Times changed and there was a need to accommodate pushchairs and wheelchairs;

·       The cobbles would remain virtually unchanged and others would be used elsewhere;

·       The proposal included two digital display boards however no decision had been taken over where they would be located;

·       There may be no loss of car parking spaces;

·       The proposal included 28 benches, 18 currently were in place but these figures were flexible;

·       An independent clerk of works had been appointed to avoid the delays that had occurred in Bakehouse Square.

 

Councillor Curr representing the ward made the following comments:-

 

·       Agree with everything said in support;

·       The proposal was much amended from the original application;

·       The proposal would bring renewal and regeneration with the emphasis being on the latter;

·       There was a long list of changes from the original proposal with most of the cobbles being left alone and the scale of the terracing was nothing like it had been;

·       The Ai images had not done us any favours;

·       I could not have supported the original plans;

·       The Levelling Up Fund was the biggest investment in Guisborough for some time;

·       The scheme would complement the grant scheme with more detailed consideration of the lighting, materials etc;

·       Understand the worries of local businesses and welcome condition 13 which would ensure the impact was minimised;

·       The businesses would need to plan and am very keen that the works do not overrun;

·       Feel the application should be supported.

 

The agent was present at the meeting and made the following comments:-

 

·       The officer had given a comprehensive presentation;

·       The proposal would maximise Guisborough’s potential and improve its viability;

·       A team of experts had been working with the Council;

·       The proposal would bring significant benefits and would build on the existing character;

·       We have taken on board the feedback and made changes;

·       The cobbles were a key part of the town’s character and 90% would be retained with 10% used elsewhere;

·       The Conservation Officer had no objections;

·       Historic England welcomed the scheme;

·       The proposed terracing was one element of the scheme however it was an essential part of the scheme;

·       The proposal would have a minor effect on the Conservation Area;

·       The public would benefit from improved access and accessibility;

·       The scheme would incorporate new public art;

·       There would be significant investment which would result in the creation of jobs.

 

Members debated the application and made the following comments:-

 

·       The Authority had been lucky to get Levelling Up Funds;

·       The proposal would bring improvements by widening the pavements;

·       The improvements would be carried out sympathetically and would result in the town still looking historic;

·       Public safety was at the forefront;

·       Businesses would only suffer in the short term;

·       The proposal was within development limits and would preserve the Conservation Area and the historic street scene;

·       The changes to Westgate would not please everyone but there would be no loss of parking spaces or cobbles and the proposal would not have a negative impact.

 

Following the debate Members resolved to grant Planning Permission subject to the following conditions:-

 

1.The development shall not be begun later than the expiration of THREE YEARS from the date of this permission.

         

REASON: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

2.The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

          Site Location Plan GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-0101-S2-P1 received by   the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Existing Site Plan GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-0100-S2-P1 received by   the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Proposed Landscape Masterplan GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-2000-S2-        P12 received by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Indicative Levels GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-2210-S2-P3 received by   the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Site Sections Key Plan GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-2700-S2-P3           received by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Site Sections Chaloner Street GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-2701-S2-P3

          received by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Site Sections Westgate 01 GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-2702-S2-P2 received by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Site Sections Westgate 02 GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-2703-S2-P2 received by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Planting Strategy Plan GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-7000-S0-P5           received by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Drainage GA - Overall GHST-BGP-00-ZZ-D-C-0130 P03 received by   the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Drainage GA – Sheet 1 GHST-BGP-00-ZZ-D-C-0131 P03 received           by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Drainage GA – Sheet 2 GHST-BGP-00-ZZ-D-C-0132 P03 received           by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Drainage GA – Sheet 3 GHST-BGP-00-ZZ-D-C-0133 P03received by       the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Drainage GA – Sheet 4 GHST-BGP-00-ZZ-D-C-0134 P03 received           by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

                              

REASON: To accord with the terms of the planning application.

         

3.Prior to the commencement of development a plan showing each phase of development shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall include details of the sequence of development . The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.

                    

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt.

 

4.Prior to the commencement of each phase of the development details shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, of proposals to provide contractors car parking and material storage . The details approved shall be implemented and retained for use until completion of that phase of development unless first agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

                              

REASON: To ensure that any parking and storage is provided within the site in the interest of highways safety and in accordance with policy SD4 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan.

         

5.Prior to commencement of construction of each phase, fully detailed drawings illustrating the design, materials and final surface treatment of roads, footpaths and other adoptable open spaces for that phase 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.

         

REASON; To ensure a satisfactory form of development and in the interests of highway safety having regard for Local Plan Policy and sections 9 and 12 of the NPPF and to ensure no adverse impact on the conservation area in accordance with policy HE1.

         

 

6.Prior to their installation, full details and/or samples of all railings within each phase of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.

         

REASON: To safeguard the special character of the conservation area and the settings of adjacent listed buildings, as required by policies HE1 and HE2 of the adopted Local Plan.

         

7.Prior to their installation, full details and/or samples of all external materials to be used for construction of the planters within each phase of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.

                    

REASON: To safeguard the special character of the conservation area and the settings of adjacent listed buildings, as required by policies HE1 and HE2 of the adopted Local Plan.

         

8.A full 4 stage road safety audit carried out in accordance with guidance set out in the DMRB GG119 and guidance issued by the council, will be required for the highway layout works requiring alteration as specified in such plans which are subsequently submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Stage 2 of said audit must be submitted to and confirmed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to works commencing on site.

         

Any remedial works required within the audit shall be implemented within 6 months following the remedial works being identified and agreed unless an alternative timescale is first agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.  

         

REASON: To minimise the road safety risks associated with the changes imposed by the development having regard for Local Plan Policy and sections 9 and 12 of the NPPF.

         

9 In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken, and where

remediation is necessary a remediation scheme must be prepared which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

         

Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification report must be prepared, which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority

         

Following completion of the development a report must be submitted confirming that unexpected contamination was not encountered during the development

         

REASON: To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors

 

10.Prior to their installation, full details of any CCTV, within each phase of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.

                    

REASON: To safeguard the special character of the conservation area and the settings of adjacent listed buildings, as required by policies HE1 and HE2 of the adopted Local Plan.

         

11.Prior to their installation, full details of any additional lighting schemes, within each phase of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.

                    

REASON: To safeguard the special character of the conservation area and the settings of adjacent listed buildings, as required by policies HE1 and HE2 of the adopted Local Plan.

 

12.Prior to their installation, full details of any public art, within each phase of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.

                    

REASON: To safeguard the special character of the conservation area and the settings of adjacent listed buildings, as required by policies HE1 and HE2 of the adopted Local Plan.

 

13.Prior to the commencement of each phase of development a method of works statement, detailing the works and construction in that particular phase, shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

         

REASON: To ensure a satisfactory form of development and to ensure there is no adverse impact on the character and appearance of the street scene or wider conservation area in accordance with policies SD4 and HE1 of the Local Plan.

 

14.Prior to their installation, full details and/or samples of all seating within each phase of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.

         

REASON: To safeguard the special character of the conservation area and the settings of adjacent listed

buildings, as required by policies HE1 and HE2 of the adopted Local Plan.