Agenda item

Application

Decision

A hybrid planning application for part outline/part detailed planning permission for a residential-led mixed use development of up to 1,300 new homes comprising; Outline planning permission for the provision of up to 746 new homes (Use Class C3), commercial (Use Class A1-A3) and ancillary facilities within new buildings extending up to 77m AOD in height; car and cycle parking; public realm, landscaping and amenity space and all associated works (with all matters reserved); and Full planning permission for the part demolition of the existing Horlicks Factory, and demolition of factory outbuildings and structures, to facilitate the erection of five new buildings ranging from one storey to 10 storeys including change of use, two storey rooftop extension,ground floor extensions and alterations to the remaining parts of the Factory, to provide 554 new homes (Use Class C3), upto 239sqm commercial floorspace (Use Classes A1-A3) and a nursery (Use Class D1), and ancillary facilities; relocation of the war memorial; car and cycle parking; public realm, landscaping and amenity space; access from Ploughlees Lane, Stoke Poges Lane and Stokes Gardens; and all associated works.

Delegated to the Planning Manager for:

A. Approval subject to:

(i)  the satisfactory completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure affordable housing, financial contributions towards education improvements, sustainable transport and air quality improvements, biodiversity enhancements, recreation/open space enhancements, Travel Plans, employment and training initiatives, Control Parking Zone (CPZ) review and implementation of measures, CPZ restrictions, off-site highways works, cycle hire docking station provision and an Electrical Vehicle (EV) Car Club with review mechanism;

(ii)  resolution on the form of mitigation necessary (if any) following consideration of the Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA); in respect of the objection raised by Natural England on the potential impact on Burnham Beeches Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

(iii)finalising  conditions and any other minor changes; or

B.  Refuse the application if the completion of the Section 106 Agreement was not finalised by 6th April 2020 unless a longer period was agreed by the Planning Manager, in consultation with the Chair of the Planning Committee.