Agenda item

Section 73 application for the variation of condition 01 (Approved Plans) of reserved matter approval 13/01068/REM for submission of details of design, access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for redevelopment of Winchester House identified as Blocks NW3.1, NW3.2, NW3.3.  Demolition of Winchester House and redevelopment to provide retail A1-A3 Class, D2 gym and 311 residential units, car parking, new public realm, landscaping and highway works. This reserved matters application is submitted pursuant to outline planning permission 12/00476/OUT.  (Note for Clarification:  this application is for internal changes to increase the number of apartments from 311 to 338).

Section 73 application for the variation of condition 01 (Approved Plans) of reserved matter approval 13/01068/REM for submission of details of design, access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for redevelopment of Winchester House identified as Blocks NW3.1, NW3.2, NW3.3.  Demolition of Winchester House and redevelopment to provide retail A1-A3 Class, D2 gym and 311 residential units, car parking, new public realm, landscaping and highway works. This reserved matters application is submitted pursuant to outline planning permission 12/00476/OUT.  (Note for Clarification:  this application is for internal changes to increase the number of apartments from 311 to 338).

The Committee noted:

·        That there were no objections from Bracknell Town Council.

·        The 2 letters of  letters of representation as detailedin the agenda papers.

Following the completion of a Deed of variation to the planning obligation(s) under

Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 attached to planning permission 12/00476/OUT relating to the following measures:

-        secure affordable housing

-     avoidance and mitigation of the impact of residential development upon the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA)

-        secure a minimum of 305 car parking spaces (an additional 25 car parking spaces) within the Skimped Hill multi storey car park.

RESOLVED that the Head of Planning be authorised to APPROVE the application subject to the following conditions amended, added to or deleted as the Head of Planning considers necessary:-

01.    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 31.10.2018:-

- PLA-001/01

- S73 submittal pack for Royal Winchester House, Bracknell

- 0501 Rev A

REASON: To ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority.

02.    The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be as approved under reference 15/00250/COND:

- Paving Stonemaster Medium Buff

- Stonemaster Natural Buff

- Stonemaster Medium Grey and

18/00057/COND :

Fairview RAL 9010 matt white finish

Fairview bespoke Timber finish

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area.

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20, Core Strategy DPD CS7]

03.    External site lighting shall be provided at the site in accordance with the scheme approved under reference 16/00014/COND.  The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme.

REASON: In the interests of the amenity of neighbouring property and the character of the area.   

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN2O and EN25, Core Strategy DPD CS7]

04.    Works in connection with the construction of an area of public realm or public space shall be carried out in accordance with the details approved under reference 16/00014/COND.

            REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area.

            [Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20, Core Strategy DPD CS7]

05.       The car parking areas to serve the development both on and off site shall be operated only as approved under reference 15/00250/COND.  The details approved under that reference shall be implemented.          

            REASON: In the interests of the accessibility and safety of the car park users.

            [Relevant Policies: BFBLP M9, Core Strategy DPD CS23]  

06.       Details of intended finished ground floor levels as approved under reference 16/00014/COND shall be fully implemented prior to the occupation of the building.

REASON: In order to ensure a satisfactory form of development relative to surrounding buildings and landscape.

[Relevant Policies:  BFBLP EN20, Core Strategy DPD CS7]

07.       The  communal door access control system incorporating audible and visual verification shall be  provided in accordance with details  approved under reference 19/00061/COND. The approved control system shall thereafter be retained.         

REASON:  In the interests of the safety and amenity of future occupiers of the development. 

            [Relevant Policies: Core Strategy DPD CS7)

08.       The building hereby permitted shall not be occupied until car parking to serve it has been provided at:-

            (a) basement level), and

(b) the Skimped Hill Lane multi-storey car park (in accordance with details which have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority).

            The parking shall thereafter be retained.

REASON: To ensure that the development is provided with adequate car parking to prevent the likelihood of on-street car parking which would be a danger to other road users.

            [Relevant Policies: BFBLP M9, Core Strategy DPD CS23]