Agenda item
24/00058/FPM - LAND AT REDCAR DRIVE, STEVENAGE
To consider the demolition of existing property known as Cartref and erection of 38 no. dwellings with associated road, parking, green spaces and ancillary works.
Decision:
It was RESOLVED that application 24/00058/FPM be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report.
Minutes:
The Committee considered an application for the erection of 38 dwellings with associated infrastructure including new access points off Clovelly Way and Symonds Green Lane, cycleway and footpath connections and parking provision in line with local policy. The existing buildings had already been cleared following a prior approval.
The Committee were informed that the site was located near industrial estates and offices to the South, residential areas to the North and the Symonds Green Lane Conservation Area which was adjacent to the site boundary. The site comprised of previously developed land and an undesignated green space which would be developed into 32 houses and 12 flats.
The Committee were shown proposed site plans, elevations and bin and cycle enclosure plans.
Addressing affordable housing, the Team Leader (RE) advised the Committee that the provision of 12 affordable units met the 30% requirement for undeveloped land. However, the First Homes element of national policy was not included as part of proposal and was deemed a conflict with national policy, butStevenage’s housing needs prioritised other forms of affordable housing.
The Committee heard that the loss of green space complied with policy, as it was offset by existing facilities nearby such as Meadway playing fields and Symonds Green Village Green. Additional tree planting was proposed to compensate for removals associated with the land west of Stevenage development, which necessitated safeguarding a road corridor within the site.
The Committee were informed that parking, and bin and cycle storage was policy compliant.
The Team Leader (RE) advised the Committee that they were awaiting comments from the Lead Local Flood Authority due to backlog issues. Approval would be subject to their conditions being met.
The Committee heard that part of the site overlapped with safeguarded land for the land West of Stevenage development, ensuring no conflict with strategic road infrastructure plans.
Members commented on the loss of green space in the proposed development area, particularly it’s impact on Meadway Playing Fields. Queries were made about whether future road developments, particularly access roads connecting to the A1(M), would further affect this space.
The Team Leader (RE) clarified that the Land West of Stevenage development would not have direct access from the A1(M) but would instead utilise existing infrastructure, including Redcar Drive and Meadway with a new road via a tunnel to also serve the development. Upgrades to those roads were planned to accommodate increased traffic. It was confirmed that the Meadway Playing Fields would largely be preserved, with improvements such as a new pavilion proposed as part of a separate planning application. Officers acknowledged the loss of open space in the proposed development but justified this decision based on the need to meet housing supply requirements.
Further comments were made by Members regarding increased traffic congestion near the A1(M) junctions, particularly given the existing pressure caused by Costco traffic. The Team Leader (RE) confirmed there would be no new junctions from the A1(M), and traffic from the Land West of Stevenage development would be routed through the current road network. Measures to mitigate traffic impact, such as improvements to footpaths, cycleways, and a travel plan monitored by Hertfordshire County Council, were outlined.
Members made comments regarding pedestrian and wheelchair access, particularly the inadequacy of a proposed footpath near Eastbourne Avenue. It was noted that the current design forced pedestrians to take a circuitous route, which was potentially unsuitable for wheelchair users. The Team Leader (RE) acknowledged those issues and agreed to explore adjustments, such as extending the footpath to directly connect with a bus stop. However, they noted potential challenges, including relocating utilities and trees, as well as obtaining agreement from Hertfordshire County Council.
Further discussion touched on the accessibility of paths and cycleways to local schools, including Woolenwick School. Residents had raised concerns about the lack of safe pedestrian routes to the school from the proposed estate. The Team Leader (RE) clarified that connectivity improvements had been incorporated into the revised plans, including a new cycle and footway track. Those changes aimed to address residents' concerns, and further improvements were expected as the Land West of Stevenage project progresses. The Team Leader (RE) emphasised that the development’s scale limited the scope of additional highways upgrades and that the current proposal represented the best achievable outcome under the circumstances.
The Head of Planning and Enforcement advised that West Stevenage development was looking to deliver new and upgraded cycle and pedestrian connections which would then connect into the existing network on Clovelly Way. Once this has been delivered as part of the West Stevenage development, the development proposal at Redcar Drive could then connect into this upgraded and new network. It was advised that from there, residents can then make their way to Woolenwick School.
Members asked questions regarding funding requested by Hertfordshire County Council related to a feasibility study related to bus routes. The Team Leader (RE) responded that the Council, as a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) authority, determined this request was not specific enough to the development to meet the regulatory requirements. The Committee were informed that CIL funds must directly mitigate the development's impact and deliver physical infrastructure, not viability studies with uncertain outcomes.
Members asked questions regarding affordable housing and commented on the clustering of affordable units in flat blocks. In response, the Team Leader (RE) advised the Committee that, of the 38 proposed dwellings, 12 flats were designated as affordable rent and would be council owned. While meeting the numeric policy requirement, this did not fully comply with the national "First Homes" policy. The Committee heard that the current priority was for one- and two-bedroom homes to address local housing needs, especially for downsizing and younger residents.
A recorded vote* was taken on the application and it was RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the applicant having first entered into a S106 legal agreement to secure/provide contributions towards:-
· Securing the provision of affordable housing;
· Section 278 Highway Improvement works;
· Secure the provision of a Management Company;
· Apprenticeships and construction jobs;
· Monitoring of Travel Plans;
· Biodiversity Net Gain provision or financial contribution;
· Secondary education financial contribution;
· NHS financial contribution;
· Securing the enhancement of play equipment at Meadway Playing Fields;
· Securing replacement trees at a 3 to 1 ratio;
· SBC Section 106 monitoring fee – 2.5% of total financial obligations (capped at £25,000); and
· HCC Monitoring Fee of £340 per trigger relating to HCC obligations.
The detail of which would be delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulation in liaison with the Council’s appointed solicitor, along with delegated powers to the Assistant Director in liaison with the Council’s appointed solicitor to enforce the obligations set out in the S106 Legal Agreement on behalf of Stevenage Borough Council and / or appoint another Planning Authority to enforce planning obligations on behalf of Stevenage Borough Council as and where legally required to do so. In addition, the imposition of suitable safeguarding conditions, with authority given to the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulation in consultation with the Chair of Planning Committee, to amend or add to the suggested draft conditions set out in this report, prior to the decision notice being issued, where such amendments or additions would be legally sound and most effectively deliver the development that the Planning Committee has resolved to approve. These suggested conditions are as follows:-
1 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:
14122_P200S, 14122_P201J, 14122_P202P, 14122_P203D, 14122_P204G, 14122_P210D, 14122_P211D, 14122_P212E, 14122_P213G, 14122_P214B;
2 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
3 Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, no demolition or construction activities audible at the site boundary shall be carried out except between the hours of 07:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays. For the avoidance of doubt, no such work shall be carried out on Sundays or Bank Holidays.
4 Any external lighting installed at the site shall be angled so as to avoid any spillage beyond the site boundaries unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
5 The development to which this permission relates shall be carried out in accordance with the mitigation measures as specified in the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Preliminary Roost Assessment by Arbtech dated 31 January 2024 unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
6 All areas of hedges, scrub or similar vegetation where birds may nest which are to be removed as part of the development, are to be cleared outside the bird-nesting season (March - August inclusive) or if clearance during the bird nesting season cannot reasonably be avoided, a suitably qualified ecologist will check the areas to be removed immediately prior to clearance and advise whether nesting birds are present. If active nests are recorded, no vegetation clearance or other works that may disturb active nests shall proceed until all young have fledged the nest.
7 All planting, seeding and turfing shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the first use of the site or the completion of the development whichever is the sooner.
8 Any trees or plants comprised within the approved plans which within a period of five years from the completion of the development, die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
9 On completion, the design of windows and ventilators to each dwelling shall achieve an acoustic performance which shall ensure that, when windows are closed and ventilators are open, noise levels do not exceed:
· 35 decibels (dB) (LAeq,16h) during the daytime (07:00 – 23:00) within bedrooms and living rooms;
· 30dB (LAeq,16h) during the night (23:00 – 07:00) within bedrooms;
· 45 dB (LAFmax) on more than ten occasions during any typical night (23:00 – 07:00) within bedrooms
The ventilation system for each dwelling shall incorporate continuous mechanical supply and extract with heat recovery shall be designed so as to ensure the ventilation system itself does not produceunacceptable levelsof noise within each dwelling. Allschemesforventilationshallcomplywith the current edition of ApprovedDocumentF to the BuildingRegulations.
10 At least 50% of the residential units shall be Category 2: Accessible and Adaptable dwellings.
11 The trees works to Group 3 as identified in the Arboricultural Method Statement by Arbtech dated 29 January 2024 shall include a 50% overall reduction in accordance with the Council’s Arboricultural Manager’s consultation response. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the principles stated in the Method Statement.
12 No development shall take place (including demolition and site clearance) until additional plans have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, in consultation with the Highway Authority, which show the detailed engineering designs and construction of the following offsite highway works as indicated on the outline site plan (Ref-14122-P202-P):
a) New 3m wide footways along Clovelly Way to connect the existing footways on Eastbourne Ave, and Bude Crescent
b) Tractile Paving Crossing points onto Eastbourne Avenue and Clovelly Way and
c) New footway/cycleway connection to exiting ped/cycle link on the Symonds Green Lane and to the existing footway on Redcar Drive
These works shall be constructed (via s278) to the specification of the Highway Authority and Local Planning Authority's satisfaction and completed before first occupation.
13 No development shall take place (including demolition and site clearance) until a Construction Traffic Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, in consultation with the Highway Authority. Thereafter the construction of the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved Plan. The Construction Traffic Management Plan shall include details of:
a) Construction vehicle numbers, type, routing.
b) Access arrangements to the site.
c) Measure to minimise dust, noise machinery and traffic noise impacts during construction.
d) Screening and hoarding details to protect neighbouring residents.
e) Traffic management requirements, including the location of routes and from the site, details of their signing monitoring and enforcement measures.
f) Construction and storage compounds (including areas designated for car parking, loading /unloading and turning areas);
g) Siting and details of wheel washing facilities.
h) Cleaning of site entrances, site tracks and the adjacent public highway including end of day tidying procedures to ensure protection of the site out the hours of construction. The construction activities shall be designed and undertake in accordance with the code of best practice set out in BS 5228 1997 and the agreed details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the LPA and Highways.
i) Timing of construction activities (including delivery times and removal of waste) and to avoid school pick up/drop off times.
j) Provision of sufficient on-site parking prior to commencement of construction activities.
k) Post construction restoration/reinstatement of the working areas and temporary access to the public highway.
l) Where works cannot be contained wholly within the site, a plan should be submitted showing the site layout on the highway including extent of hoarding, pedestrian routes, and remaining road width for vehicle movements.
14 No development shall take place until a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) for the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the Waste Planning Authority. The SWMP should aim to reduce the amount of waste produced on site and should contain information including estimated types and quantities of waste to arise from construction and waste management actions for each waste type. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved SWMP.
15 No development shall take place (including demolition and site clearance) until the tree protection measures identified in the Arboricultural Method Statement by Arbtech and dated 29 January 2024 have been implemented. These measures shall remain in place for the duration of the development as necessary, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
16 No development shall take place (including demolition and site clearance) until an updated Arboricultural Survey has been carried out and submitted to the Local Planning Authority, identifying the exact number of trees to be removed further to the Summary of Tree Works (Table 8) contained in the Arboricultural Method Statement by Arbtech dated 29 January 2024.
17 No development shall take place above slab level (excluding demolition, site levelling and remediation works) until a schedule and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
18 No development shall take place above slab level (excluding demolition, site levelling and remediation works) until there has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority a scheme of soft and hard landscaping and details of the treatment of all hard surfaces. The scheme shall include details of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land and details showing all trees to be removed, or retained, together with details of all new planting to take place including species, size and method of planting. The approved landscaping scheme shall be completed in accordance with the approved details prior to first occupation of any of the units within the development.
19 No development shall take place above slab level (excluding demolition, site levelling and remediation works) until details of measures to address adaptation to climate change and energy efficiency in line with Policy FP1 of the Stevenage Local Plan (2019) and which should exceed the relevant Building Control Regulations have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These measures shall then be implemented and permanently maintained in accordance with the approved details prior to first occupation of any of the units within the development.
20 No development shall take place above slab level (excluding demolition, site levelling and remediation works) until details of the location of the integrated swift boxes and bat boxes have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Prior to the first occupation of the first unit hereby permitted, the bird boxes and bat bricks or boxes as specified in the Ecology Report by Turnstone Ecology Ltd dated 31 January 2024 and their location as approved in writing shall be erected accordingly and thereafter permanently retained and maintained.
21 No development shall take place above slab level (excluding demolition, site levelling and remediation works) until a scheme for the provision of adequate water supplies and fire hydrants, necessary for firefighting purposes at the site, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be occupied until the scheme has been implemented in accordance with the approved details.
22 Notwithstanding any details shown in this application the treatment of all boundaries including details of any walls, fences, gates or other means of enclosure shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development above slab level (excluding demolition, site levelling and remediation works). The approved boundary treatments shall be completed before the use hereby permitted is commenced or before any building is occupied.
23 Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, all vehicular access points shall be provided and thereafter retained at the position shown on the approved plan drawing number (Ref-24102-MX-XX-DR-C-0130 -P04) via S278 agreement with the highway. Arrangement shall be made for surface water drainage to be intercepted and disposed of separately so that it does not discharge from or onto the highway carriageway.
24 Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, a visibility splay measuring 2.4m x 43m shall be provided to each side of the new access off Clovelly Way where it meets the highway, and such splays shall always thereafter be maintained free from any obstruction between 600mm and 2m above the level of the adjacent highway carriageway.
25 Prior to the first occupation of the first unit hereby permitted, all proposed onsite car & cycle parking, and turning area as shown on the outline site plan (Ref-14122-P202-P) shall be laid out, demarcated, levelled, surfaced, and drained in accordance with the approved plan and retained thereafter available for that specific use.
26 Prior to the first occupation of the first unit hereby permitted, the general waste and recycling stores and plant areas associated with the development shall be implemented in accordance with the details shown on approved plan 2023/P0221-001-G and retained and maintained accordingly for the lifetime of the development.
27 Prior to the first occupation of the first unit hereby approved, the Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) associated with the development shall be installed and readily available in accordance with the details and siting shown on approved plans 14122-P214B and 14122-P240G respectively. They shall be retained and maintained accordingly for the lifetime of the development.
28 Prior to the first occupation of the first unit hereby permitted, full details of the proposed Community Garden shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include how the community garden will be managed and maintained. The works shall thereafter be implemented in accordance with the approved details.
30 In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified, a detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to human health, buildings and other property and the natural and historic environment must be prepared, and is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. The scheme must include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, timetable of works and site management procedures. The scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as contaminated land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation.
31 In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified, as required under condition 28, the approved remediation scheme must be carried out in accordance with its terms prior to the commencement of development other than that required to carry out remediation, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Local Planning Authority must be given two weeks written notification of commencement of the remediation scheme works. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme, a verification report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be produced and is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.
INFORMATIVE
1 Public Information on Planning Applications
Warning: all information provided on your planning application is now publicly available. Individuals and organisations offering their services may contact you. The Council does not endorse or approve any builders, surveyors, trades persons or other supplier, and advises householders to obtain quotes/references, and check the legitimacy of any contractor who contacts them before making payment.
2 Community Infrastructure Levy
Stevenage Borough Council adopted a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule at Full Council on 27 January 2020 and started implementing CIL on 01 April 2020.
This application may be liable for CIL payments and you are advised to contact the CIL Team for clarification with regard to this. If your development is CIL liable, even if you are granted an exemption from the levy, please be advised that it is a requirement under Regulation 67 of The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) that CIL Form 6 (Commencement Notice) must be completed, returned and acknowledged by Stevenage Borough Council before building works start. Failure to do so will mean you risk losing the right to payment by instalments and a surcharge will be imposed. NB, please note that a Commencement Notice is not required for residential extensions if relief has been granted.
Stevenage's adopted CIL Charging Schedule and further details of CIL can be found on the Council's webpages at www.stevenage.gov.uk/CIL or by contacting the Council's CIL Team at CIL@Stevenage.gov.uk.
3 Building Regulations
To obtain advice regarding current Building Regulations please contact Hertfordshire Building Control Ltd. by emailing us at building.control@hertfordshirebc.co.uk or phoning us on 01438 879990.
To make a building regulations application please apply through our website portal at https://www.hertfordshirebc.co.uk/contact-us/ payment can be made online or by phoning the above number after the application has been uploaded. Please phone Hertfordshire Building Control for fees guidance on 01438 879990.
Hertfordshire Building Control can also be contacted by post at Hertfordshire Building Control Ltd, Campus East, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6AE.
Once a building regulations application has been deposited with relevant drawings and fee building work may commence. You will be advised in their acknowledgement letter of the work stages we need to inspect but in most instances, these are usually:
Excavation for foundations;
Damp proof course;
Concrete oversite;
Insulation;
Drains (when laid or tested);
Floor and Roof construction
Work relating to fire safety;
Work affecting access and facilities for disabled people;
Completion.
Please phone Hertfordshire Building Control on 01438 879990 before 10.00am to ensure a same day inspection (Mon - Fri).
4 Party Wall etc. Act 1996
Any work that affects a party wall, including foundations dug within 3.0m of a neighbouring building, may be controllable under the Act and may require approval from the adjoining owner(s). Party Wall Act matters are always civil matters and it is neither Stevenage Borough Council's nor Hertfordshire Building Control Ltd's remit to control or enforce Party Wall act matters. Please refer to the Government's explanatory booklet The Party Wall etc. Act 1996, a copy of which is available online at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-party-wall-etc-act-1996-revised-explanatory-booklet
5 Hertfordshire County Council as Highways Authority
Parking and Storage of materials: The applicant is advised that all areas for parking, storage, and delivery of materials associated with the construction of this development should be provided within the site on land which is not public highway, and the use of such areas must not interfere with the public highway. If this is not possible, authorisation should be sought from the Highway Authority before construction works commence. Further information is available via the website: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/business-and-developer-information/development-management/highways-development-management.aspx or by telephoning 0300 1234047.
6 Hertfordshire County Council as Highways Authority
Obstruction of public highway land: It is an offence under section 137 of the Highways Act 1980 for any person, without lawful authority or excuse, in any way to wilfully obstruct the free passage along a highway or public right of way. If this development is likely to result in the public highway or public right of way network becoming routinely blocked (fully or partly) the applicant must contact the Highway Authority to obtain their permission and requirements before construction works commence. Further information is available via the website:
http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/transtreets/highways/ or by telephoning 0300 1234047.
7 Hertfordshire County Council as Highways Authority
New or amended vehicle crossover access (section 184): Where works are required within the public highway to facilitate a new or amended vehicular access, the Highway Authority require the construction of such works to be undertaken to their satisfaction and specification, and by a contractor who is authorised to work in the public highway. If any of the works associated with the construction of the access affects or requires the removal and/or the relocation of any equipment, apparatus or structures (e.g. street name plates, bus stop signs or shelters, statutory authority equipment etc.) the applicant will be required to bear the cost of such removal or alteration. Before works commence the applicant will need to apply to the Highway Authority to obtain their permission, requirements and for the work to be carried out on the applicant’s behalf. Further information is available via the County Council website at: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/changes-to-your-road/dropped-kerbs/dropped-kerbs.aspx or by telephoning 0300 1234047.
8 Hertfordshire County Council as Highways Authority
Works within the highway (section 278): The applicant is advised that in order to comply with this permission it will be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Hertfordshire County Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access and associated road improvements. The construction of such works must be undertaken to the satisfaction and specification of the Highway Authority, and by a contractor who is authorised to work in the public highway. Before works commence the applicant will need to apply to the Highway Authority to obtain their permission and requirements. Further information is available via the County Council website at: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/business-and-developer-information/development-management/highways-development-management.aspx or by telephoning 0300 1234047.
9 Hertfordshire County Council as Highways Authority
Construction Management Plan (CMP): The purpose of the CMP is to help developers minimise construction impacts and relates to all construction activity both on and off site that impacts on the wider environment. It is intended to be a live document whereby different stages will be completed and submitted for application as the development progresses. A completed and signed CMP must address the way in which any impacts associated with the proposed works, and any cumulative impacts of other nearby construction sites will be mitigated and managed. The level of detail required in a CMP will depend on the scale and nature of development. The CMP would need to include elements of the Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) standards as set out in our Construction Management template, a copy of which is available on the County Council’s website at: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/business-and-developer-i nformation/development-management/highways-development-management.aspx
10 Hertfordshire County Council as Highways Authority
Travel Plan (TP): A TP, in accordance with the provisions as laid out in Hertfordshire County Council’s Travel Plan Guidance, would be required to be in place from the first occupation/use until 5 years post occupation/use. A £1,200 per annum (overall sum of £6000 and index-linked RPI March 2014) Evaluation and Support Fee would need to be secured via a Section 106 agreement towards supporting the implementation, processing and monitoring of the full travel plan including any engagement that may be needed. Further information is available via the County Council’s website at: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/business-and-developer-information/development-management/highways-development-management.aspx OR by emailing travelplans@hertfordshire.gov.uk
11 Thames Water
A Groundwater Risk Management Permit from Thames Water will be required for discharging groundwater into a public sewer. Any discharge made without a permit is deemed illegal and may result in prosecution under the provisions of the Water Industry Act 1991. We would expect the developer to demonstrate what measures he will undertake to minimise groundwater discharges into the public sewer. Permit enquiries should be directed to Thames Water's Risk Management Team by telephoning 020 3577 9483 or by emailing trade.effluent@thameswater.co.uk. Application forms should be completed online via www.thameswater.co.uk. Please refer to the Wholesale; Business customers; Groundwater discharges section.
12 Affinity Water
The construction works and operation of the proposed development should be done in accordance with the relevant British Standards and Best management Practices, thereby significantly reducing the groundwater pollution risk. The construction works may exacerbate any existing pollution. If any pollution is found at the site, then the appropriate monitoring and remediation methods will need to be undertaken.
For any works involving excavations below the chalk groundwater table (for example, piling or the implementation of a geothermal open/closed loop system), a ground investigation should first be carried out to identify appropriate techniques and to avoid displacing any shallow contamination to a greater depth, which could impact the chalk aquifer.
* Recorded Vote
For – Councillors Julie Ashley-Wren, Rob Broom, Forhad Chowdhury, Nazmin Chowdhury, Peter Clark, Akin Elekolusi, Coleen Houlihan, Claire Parris, Graham Snell, Carolina Veres and Anne Wells.
Against – 0
Abstentions – 0
Absent – Councillors Kamal Choudhury, Lynda Guy and Ellie Plater.
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