68-home apartment development at B&M, 1-5 Broad Road, Sale

“Outline planning application for the demolition of the existing building and erection of residential development of up to 68 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access, layout and scale…”

“The application relates to the existing B&M retail site within Sale town centre with the proposal seeking demolition of the existing building and redevelopment for up to 68 dwellings (a combination of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments). This is an outline application considering access, layout and scale only with all other matters reserved (appearance and landscaping).”

“The application relates to a parcel of land located on the northern side of Broad Road, Sale. The site comprises a large detached two storey building currently occupied by retailer B&M with associated car parking and servicing areas accessed from both Broad Road and Wharf Road.”

“The site is located within the boundary of Sale Town Centre which also includes Sale Leisure Centre sitting on the opposite side of Broad Road and the Q Park multi storey car park and apartments to the northwest of the application site. Immediately to the rear of the application site is a children’s day nursery. There is also an educational institution (Keane Futures Ltd) on the opposite side of Broad Road.”

“Identified harms relate to the failure to provide a policy compliant mix of housing types and sizes and the proposed parking shortfall. Nevertheless, these have been addressed within the above report and are not considered to be harms that would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the scheme.”

“Substantial weight is given to the contribution the scheme would make to the Borough’s housing land supply and delivery. The exercise under the tilted balance has been carried out, and the harms arising from the proposal are considered to be outweighed by the benefits when tested against NPPF Paragraph 11(d)(ii).”

“Principle - Supports the principle of residential development in this sustainable location; - Premature given that plans to redevelop Sale Leisure Centre have not been shared or made public; - The loss of a retail store in this location will be a loss to Sale; - No general objection to the introduction of apartments in this highly-sustainable location.”

“Highways and Parking - Increase in traffic volume; - Increased congestion; - Reduced visibility; - Increased risk of accidents; - Concerns regarding children, parents and staff at Keane Futures Ltd, an educational institution on the opposite side of Broad Road; - Serious and unacceptable traffic safety risks; - Insufficient access and infrastructure – emergency vehicles, school transport and local services may face increased difficulty navigating the area, which raises wider…”

“RESOLVED: That Members are minded to grant planning permission for the development and that the determination of the application hereafter be deferred and delegated to the Head of Planning and Development as follows:-”

“(iv) That upon the satisfactory completion of the above Legal Agreement that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions now determined (unless amended by (ii) above).”

“(i) To complete a suitable Legal Agreement / Unilateral Undertaking to secure:”

“Public Open Space contribution of £37,107.07 broken down as follows: o Open Space contribution £16,643.77 o Children/young people (play contribution) £20,463.30”