Application: 19/P4032

Ward: Pollards Hill

Recommendation:Grant Permission subject to conditions.

RESOLVED that the application number 19/P4032 be GRANTED planning permission subject to conditions.

Proposal: Installation of 180 bin stores and 28 food stores with reconfiguration of parking spaces (increase of 40 spaces) across the Pollards Hill estate.

The Committee noted the reports and plans presented by the Case Officer. The Committee also noted the modifications contained in the supplementary agenda. 

An objector had registered to speak, and at the invitation of the Chair, raised a number of points including the following:

·         The Equality Act 2010 sets out that a authority must give due regard to the public sector equality duty, including, removing or minimising disadvantages suffered by people with a protected characteristics such as age or disability;

·         The proposal would have a significant impact on the elderly and people with disabilities, who would struggle to use the communal bins ];

·         The report noted that additional assistance would be provided for those who had mobility issues, however, no details was included on what support would be provided;

·         The report referred to communal bins being partly curved roof and bollards which could compromise accessibility and present further barriers to people with visual impairment. The commuter bins would increase noise disturbance and had an impact on people's mental wellbeing.

It was noted that the applicant was not present at the meeting.

In response to Members’ question, the Case Officer clarified that any residents who were unable to put out their bins (ie; elderly or residents with disabilities) would be provided with assistant with regards to their bin collections and would not be expected to use the communal bins. Furthermore, Members’ were informed that Equality Impact Assessment for this proposal had not been carried out.

A Member expressed their concerns with regards to the bin stores located in the middle of the forecourt and reiterated the concerns the objectors raised.  Furthermore, their stated that this was not fit for purpose.

The Chair moved to the vote on the officers’ recommendation and it was

RESOLVED that the application number 19/P4032 be GRANTED planning permission subject to conditions.