Agenda item

Littledown and Iford / East Cliff & Springbourne

P/25/04900/FUL

Demolition of south stand and structures at the stadium. Phased expansion of stadium to provide additional general admission seating, hospitality and associated floorspace through replacement south stand, refurbishment and expansion of north, east and west stands and infilling of corners, erection of new perimeter fence line including turnstiles and access gates, new fan zone and ticket office, food and beverage kiosks, creation of outside broadcasting area with welfare, power and media facilities, lighting (including replacement floodlights), creation of secure away team coach parking, realignment of combined pedestrian / cycle path, amendment to groundskeepers’ compound, amendments to layout of car parking areas and circulation routes, replacement security building, cycle parking, relocation of equipment, plant and services and erection of new electricity substations, landscaping, public realm and ancillary and associated works. 

Littledown and Iford / East Cliff & Springbourne

P/25/04900/FUL

Demolition of south stand and structures at the stadium. Phased expansion of stadium to provide additional general admission seating, hospitality and associated floorspace through replacement south stand, refurbishment and expansion of north, east and west stands and infilling of corners, erection of new perimeter fence line including turnstiles and access gates, new fanzone and ticket office, food and beverage kiosks, creation of outside broadcasting area with welfare, power and media facilities, lighting(including replacement floodlights), creation of secure away team coach parking, realignment of combined pedestrian / cycle path, amendment to groundskeepers’ compound, amendments to layout of car parking areas and circulation routes, replacement security building, cycle parking, relocation of equipment, plant and services and erection of new electricity substations, landscaping, public realm and ancillary and associated works.

The meeting was preceded by a site visit which was attended by all Committee Members present.

Public Representations

Objectors

v Clare Matthews, Local resident via statement

v Nick Day, Local resident

Applicant/Supporters

v Peter Lamb, Agent, Director Central South Planning, Savills

v Jim Frevola, Director of Business, AFCB

Ward Councillors and adjoining Ward Councillors

v Cllr L Williams

v Cllr S Carr-Brown, via statement

v Cllr A Keddie

v Cllr E Connolly

Following questions on the application the meeting adjourned at 3.50pm and resumed at 3.57pm

RESOLVED to GRANT permission in accordance with the recommendation set out in the officer’s report, as updated by the Committee Addendum published and with delegation to the head of planning to agree amendments to conditions, including:

·       An additional condition be added that details of a litter strategy be submitted by the applicant and agreed.

·       Condition 21 be amended to be reflective of inclusive design within the public art displayed.

·       The Transport Working Group should be open access to surrounding ward councillors.

·       Further minor alternations and additions to conditions as required

·       Completion of a section 106 agreement

It should be noted that the recommendation to grant permission is subject to the need to refer this decision to the Secretary of State for a 21-day period to decide whether they wish to intervene in the decision and call-in the planning application before the decision notice is issued.