Agenda item

The application was for the conversion of the existing second and third floor levels and erection of a two storey roof extension to provide 116 residential apartments (comprising 12 no. studios, 48 no. 1 bed and 56 no. 2 bed) together with the retention of first floor car parking deck (100 spaces including 3 disabled bays), creation of communal amenity space (730 sq. m.) at first floor deck level, provision of associated cycle parking and refuse storage, landscaping, removal of redundant car park ramp and other associated works.(Additional Information - Rec'd 13/09/2017.)

Application 17/0670, Pembroke House, 148 Frimley Road, Camberley GU15 2QN, was considered in conjunction with this application.

Members received the following updates:

‘Amended conditions

2. The proposed development shall be built in accordance with the following approved plans:

A-4161-00-005D, 020H, 021H, 022I, 023I, 024I, 025I, 026D; A-01-005D, 020G, 021G, 022E; A-02-020F, A-02-021 (all as listed on drawings schedule AH2 V2)  

unless the prior written approval has been obtained from the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning and as advised in ID.17a of the Planning Practice Guidance.

9. Within 6 months of first occupation of the development hereby permitted a scheme comprising the Public Realm Works shall be constructed along the site frontage to and including the amended service yard access and car park exit along the entire forecourt and footway fronting Ashwood House and entire Princess Way passage between Pembroke Broadway and Princess Way. The Public Realm works shall include replacement bus shelters and associated infrastructure, including new or re-use of as maybe agreed with the Highway Authority, and real time passenger displays. Prior to first occupation full details of temporary arrangements, with details of implementation, shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason: In order that the development should not prejudice highway safety nor cause inconvenience to other highway users and accord with Policies CP11 and DM11 of the Surrey Heath Core Strategy 2012 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

10. Add the following wording to the final sentence ‘…unless an alternative has been submitted to and approved by the Planning Authority.’  

12.  The design and installation of new items of fixed plant shall be such that when operating the cumulative noise level LAeq Tr arising from the proposed plant, measured or predicted at 1m from the facade of the nearest noise sensitive premises, shall be a rating level of at least 5dB(A) below the background noise level LAF90 Tbg. The measurement and/or prediction of the noise should be carried out in accordance with the methodology contained within BS 4142: 2014.

Reason: To limit noise and disturbance in the interests of the local neighbourhood’s amenities and to comply with Policy DM9 of the Surrey Heath Core Strategy and Development Management Policies Document 2012.’

There was some concern that the application did not provide enough parking spaces for the site.  Members were reminded that the site was a highly sustainable area being located in the town centre.

Some Members were concerned that the access and egress of the residential area could be hindered at busy times in the multi storey car park. Members were advised that the use of this parking area is no different than if it were to be used for the current office use and so there is no reason why access would be hindered. Members were informed that the parking spaces for residents would be permit parking only with access controlled by a fob system or similar.

Members asked about the indicative retail shop frontages proposed for Pembroke Broadway. It was requested that any proposal for shopfronts be reported back to committee for consideration. Officers confirmed that the shopfronts did not form part of the submission.

Some Members questioned the amount of affordable housing allocated on the site and why the proposal was policy compliant. It was explained that Policy CP5 first sought a 40% on site affordable housing provision for developments of 15 or more units. However, if this could not be met, then Policy CP5 requires viability evidence. This was provided. The alternative-site provision at Pembroke House was also consistent with Policy CP5.

Resolved that application 17/0669 be approved as amended subject to the conditions as set out in the report of the Executive Head – Regulatory and subject to receipt of a legal agreement to secure 25 no. affordable housing at Pembroke House and a SAMM payment of £49,352.

Note 1

It was noted for the record that:

·        Councillor Edward Hawkins declared on behalf of the Committee that the Council owned the freehold for the site..

·        Councillor Edward Hawkins as Chairman of this Committee declared that he attended site review meetings in respect of this application.

Note 2

The recommendation to approve the application as amended was proposed by Councillor Edward Hawkins and seconded by Councillor Jonathan Lytle.  

Note 3

In accordance with Part 4, Section D, paragraph 18 of the Constitution, the voting in relation to the application was as follows:

Voting in favour of the recommendation to approve the application as amended:

Councillors Vivienne Chapman, Colin Dougan, Surinder Gandhum, Edward Hawkins, Jonathan Lytle, Katia Malcaus Cooper, Max Nelson, Adrian Page, Robin Perry, Ian Sams, Conrad Sturt, Pat Tedder and Valerie White.

Voting against the recommendation to approve the application as amended:

Councillor Victoria Wheeler.