Agenda item

The Head of Planning and Building Control submitted a report on Planning Application 2021/1660 - widening of highway including Old Mill Lane Bridge from three lanes to five lanes to include provision of bus lane and widening paths.  Alterations to bridge structure to support extension to bridge deck.  Realignment of riverside access track and repositioning of access stairs.  Relocation of gas governor, memorial, bus shelter and Asda recycling centre.  Removal of trees covered by Tree Preservation Order, Old Mill Lane including Old Mill Land Bridge to the east of the Asda Store.  Old Mill Land Bridge crossing the River Dearne.

RESOLVED that the application be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation subject to conditions and the signing of a S106 Agreement in relation to compensation for the loss of biodiversity and an additional condition in relation to the re-siting of the memorial following appropriate consultation with the family.