75-home mixed-use scheme at 177 High Street West, Sunderland

“Proposal: Application for variation of conditions 2, 4, 13, 14, 16, 22, 23, 25 and 26 attached to planning permission 24/00562/FU4 to allow for amendments including relocation of previously approved buildings, provision of substation and amendments to previously approved design (including alterations to the height of previously approved buildings, amendments to the proposed landscaping and alterations to noise mitigation measures)”

“The initial planning permission will be repeated below (ref: 24/00562/FU4): "Construction of two to four storey buildings to provide a mixed-use development comprising 75 dwellings (use class C3) and up to 10 units at ground floor for commercial, business and service (Use Class E), learning and non-residential institutions (Use Class F1) and local community uses (Use Class F2) including associated open space, drainage, communal refuse and cycling storage, and energy…”

“The submitted application form describes the reason for proposed the variation as "Third party design development".”

“Environmental Health, "It is considered reasonable to accept the proposal to remove the acoustic fencing".”

“The variation further proposes the omission of a previously approved acoustic fence for the external areas to the south of the site. The submitted Reconsideration of Acoustic Fences in Communal Amenity Areas says that a "solid acoustic fence may not deliver sufficient additional noise mitigation benefits" and that an "alternate boundary treatment - whether permeable fencing or landscape edges - it is possible to upload acceptable noise levels".”

“Heritage The Heritage Statement submitted with the initial application for planning permission identified the relevant heritage assets - namely the northern area of the site forming part of a Conservation Area (Old Sunderland Riverside), a further Conservation Area to the west (Sunniside) and nearby Grade II listed buildings (145, 170/1, 173 & 176 High Street West and 24-5 Sunderland Street).”

“The vibrant traditional colours selected from the Sunniside play book for the timber shopfronts on the recently submitted amended commercial frontage drawing is encouraging, these will complement the adjacent / nearby shop fronts at 177 High Street, 170-176 High Street West and the approved new shop fronts for Register Buildings and help enliven the historic High Street of the Sunniside creative neighbourhood.”

“The representative of the Executive Director of Economy and Place presented the report advising the Committee of key issues to consider in determining the application.”

“The Chairperson thanked the Officer for their presentation and opened up the meeting for questions from Members.”

“RESOLVED that Members GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION under Regulation 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Regulations) 1992, subject to:”