Agenda item

The Open Spaces Officer:

a.     described the location of the site within Hartshome Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln

b.     reported that the application was brought before Planning Committee as it had been submitted by the City of Lincoln Council, the site being on Council owned land, planning permission was required as the structure was over 4m in height

c.      advised that the application for playground equipment was required as a condition of the Western Growth Corridor development:

"45) Prior to the occupation of the 1st dwelling, a Design and Specification for the provision of a new piece of play equipment for Hartsholme Park, shall be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The agreed play equipment shall be provided prior to the occupation of the 100th dwelling. Reason: In accordance with the Local Plan Supplementary Planning Document."

d.     provided details of the policy pertaining to the application, as follows:

•         National Planning Policy Framework

•         Policy S53: Design and Amenity

•         Policy S63: Green Wedges

e.     provided details of the issues to be assessed in relation to the planning application, as follows:

•         Accordance with National and Local Planning Policy

•         Design and Impact on Visual Amenity, Character, and Appearance

•         Highway Safety, Access, and Parking

f.        outlined the responses made to the consultation exercise

g.     concluded as follows:

•         The proposal was considered acceptable in this instance as it did not undermine the character or appearance of the wider area of the Green Wedge. It was considered that the proposal would not result in significant harm.

•         On this basis, the application was in accordance with Policies S53 and S63 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework and was therefore recommended for approval.

Members discussed the content of the report in further detail and commended officers on the quality of the new play equipment which would be excellent for teenagers.

The Open Spaces Officer advised that it was hopeful the equipment would be installed in time for the school summer holidays.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

Standard Conditions

01) The development must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

  Reason: As required by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02) With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the drawings listed within Table A below.

  The works shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the approved plans and in any other approved documents forming part of the application.

  Reason: To ensure the development proceeds in accordance with the approved plans.

Conditions to be discharged before commencement of works

  None.

Conditions to be discharged before use is implemented

  None.

Conditions to be adhered to at all times

  None.

Table A

The above recommendation has been made in accordance with the submitted drawings identified below: