Public stag sculpture at Six Hills Way, Stevenage

“Proposal : Installation of public sculpture…”

“Drawing Nos.: Proposed stag sculpture; Site Location Plan; Block Plan;”

“SITE DESCRIPTION 1.1 The application site, which falls within designated Principle Open Space and Green Link, comprises a 2.6m² area towards the south of Fairlands Valley Park, located to the southeast towards Six Hills Way and to the southeast of St Nicholas Church of England Primary and Nursery School.”

“RELEVANT PLANNING HISORY 2.1 There is no relevant planning history on file for this application site directly.”

“CONCLUSIONS 8.1. To conclude, the principle of the proposed development is acceptable as it would support the operation and maintenance of the Fairlands Valley Park. Furthermore, it would preserve the character and appearance of the wider site and would not detract from the visual amenities of area. The proposal would not cause harm to the amenities of the nearest residential properties, nor would it have any impact on the safety and usability of the highway network.”

“RECOMMENDATIONS 9.1 That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions set out below and delegated authority be given to the Director of Planning and Regulation in consultation with the Chair of the Planning and Development Committee.”

“Members raised questions on safety measures, potential fencing, costs, and funding and officers advised that funding derived from a separate public art fund and that any protective features could be considered outside the planning process. The cultural relevance of the stag to Stevenage and Hertfordshire was recognised.”

“To allow proceedings to move to a debate a proposer and seconder was required. Councillor Chowdhury moved, and Councillor Ashley-Wren seconded the report, and the motion was declared CARRIED.”

“It was RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions set out below and delegated authority be given to the Director of Planning and Regulation in consultation with the Chair of the Planning and Development Committee.”

“3 The external materials used in the development to which this permission relates shall be those detailed on the approved plans and in the accompanying planning submission documents unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.”