Decision details

The Committee received an S106 application.

The application sought the modification or discharge of Planning Obligations pursuant to Section106A of the Town and Country Planning Act1990 (Restrictions on occupation by students).

The application sought approval for the variation to the S106 Agreement to allow the occupation of the student accommodation block (Brunswick House) by a broader range of students/delegates during the summer vacation period, subject to the inclusion of the Student Management Plan.

The application was considered at Planning Committee on 2nd November 2016. The Committee resolved to defer the application in order to seek advice on whether a Management Plan could be put in place and secured through the revised S106 Agreement.

The Committee noted the contents of the amendment sheet and the verbal correction to the on-site hours of the security staff.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a resident of the Riverside Estate.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Local community had suffered disturbance, anti-social behaviour and excessive noise for the last three years.

     ii.          The paved courtyard area amplifies evening noise.

   iii.          Police had been called to disturbances.

   iv.          Elderly residents feel insecure.

    v.          Evening noise problematic on warm nights when windows were open.

   vi.          University does not deal with unruly tenants.

 vii.          Residents had tried, without success, to engage with the management company and University to address issues.

viii.          Requested that Committee reject this application.

Jamie Snary, the Applicant’s Agent, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Councillor Pippas proposed an amendment to the Officer’s recommendation that would restrict late check of residents.

This amendment was carried nem con.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 5 votes to 2) to grant the application for planning permission in accordance with the officer recommendation, for the reasons set out in the officer report, and subject to the conditions recommended by the officers and subject to a variation to s106 agreement and subject to agreement of 10pm as latest check-in time.