Issue - meetings

The Head of Planning and Regeneration Services reported on the outcomes of Redditch Borough Council’s decision, at its meeting held on 18th July 2012, in relation to the Outline Planning Application submitted in respect of the section of the application site located within the Borough’s boundary. 

The comments of Worcestershire Highways, received subsequent to publication of the Agenda, were also reported.

An additional FAQ information sheet, submitted by the Applicant’s Agent, was also reported.

RESOLVED that authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Regeneration Services to determine Outline Planning Permission, subject to:

1)         receipt of a suitable and satisfactory legal mechanism in relation to:

            i)          the provision and subsequent maintenance in perpetuity of the informal open space; and

            ii)         transfer of the SuDs facilities (including the balancing pond) and a contribution towards their future maintenance and the provision of a right of access if deemed appropriate; and

2)         the Conditions, as set out or referred to on pages 54 and 55 of the report.

Informative

An informative was also imposed requesting the Applicant to investigate the possibility of an alternative location for the proposed surface water drainage outfall that would go under Birmingham Road and into the River Arrow to the east of the Application site.