Issue - meetings

Description of application – Section 106A application to amend the terms of the legal agreement attached to planning permission ref. 17/04478/FULL1.

Oral representations in support of the application were received from the applicant’s agent. In response to a Member question relating to the “Ready for Use” Clause referred to in paragraph 2.5 of the report, the agent advised that the football league was keen to assist where it could so as to ensure the stadium was constructed to an operational standard.

Committee Member and Ward Member Councillor Boughey reported that she and Ward Member Councillor Terry had met with the applicant who had explained the financial commitment to them. The applicant proposed to build the stadium to waterproof shell (the whole structure apart from internal fixtures) to get the football pitch up to league standard. This also included access roads, footpaths and the installation of utility services. The costings involved a financial commitment by the applicant and club of nearly £3m before a brick was laid for housing. This demonstrated that the stadium was the first priority in the development. The applicant had provided the accommodation schedule as requested of the 42 units (five of which were affordable units and two wheelchair adaptable units), 37 shared ownership (six of which would be wheelchair adaptable). Councillor Boughey moved that the Deed of Variation be granted and requested that this be dealt with as a matter of urgency. The development would not only provide an up-to-date sports facility but also 42 much needed affordable properties which would contribute significantly towards Bromley’s housing target.

Councillor Fawthrop seconded the motion for the Deed of Variation to be granted.

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that the DEED OF VARIATION BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO LEGAL AGREEMENT as recommended in the report of the Assistant Director, Planning.