Agenda and minutes

To confirm the minutes of the last meeting.

It was proposed by Councillor MacGregor and seconded by Councillor Nuttall that the minutes be agreed, subject to 2 amendments in the ‘Comments from Councillors’ section, and a wording correction.

A vote was taken – see attached.

The minutes were agreed.

If Councillors have any questions relating to predetermination or interests in items on this Agenda, please contact the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

Councillor Clarance declared an interest in application 21/00829/FUL. He left the room for this item, and did not vote on it.

The application was presented to the Committee by the Principal Planning Officer.

Comments from Councillors included:

·       Concerns about car use

·       Biodiversity net gain needed

·       Metal gates are unattractive

·       What will the usage be of the area beyond the gate?

It was proposed by Councillor Haines and seconded by Councillor Parker that permission be granted as set out in the report.

A vote was taken – see attached.

Resolved

That permission be granted subject to the following conditions

1.     Standard three year time limit for implementation.

2.     Development to proceed only in accordance with the approved plans.

3.     There shall be no net loss of hedgerow and/or vegetation as a result of the development. Prior to the commencement of development, a hedgerow and vegetation loss and replacement plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Bat / bird boxes

4.     Any new gabion baskets installed at the site at any time must be faced with stone reclaimed from the site and the material to be used and method of filling of the baskets shall be agreed with the LPA prior to installation.

The application was presented to the Committee by the Principal Planning Officer.

Comments from Councillors included:

·       Dwelling is larger than on last application

·       Concerns over loss of garden/amenities

·       Concerns over loss of parking

·       Developments must be climate appropriate

It was proposed by Councillor J Hook and seconded by Councillor MacGregor that permission be granted as set out in the report.

A vote was taken – see attached.

Resolved

That permission be granted subject to the following conditions

1.     Standard three year time limit.

2.      Subject to development in accordance with the submitted plans.

3.     Provision for biodiversity net gain through the installation of bird and bat boxes within the new dwelling.

4.     Provision of electric vehicle charging point in accordance with Policy 2 NANDP.

5.     Boundary treatments to be submitted / levels details / refuse storage

6.     Limited PD restrictions on proposed and host property

The application was presented to the Committee by the Principal Planning Officer.

Public Speaker, Supporter – Spoke on:

·       Restoration process

·       Self sustaining

·       Modern design

·       Locally sourced

·       Land is separate from nearby wall

Comments from Councillors included

·       Large neighbouring building has no garden

·       Nearby public transport options and stores

·       No ecology or flood risk concerns

·       Land separate from walled area

·       Reasons for refusal

·       No change to driveway

·       Support from town council and ward member

·       Possible overlooking

It was proposed by Councillor Nutley and seconded by Councillor Haines that decision be deferred pending a members’ site inspection.

A vote was taken – see attached.

Resolved

That decision be deferred pending a members’ site inspection.

The application was presented to the Committee by the Principal Planning Officer.

Comments from Councillors included:

·       Concerns about overlooking and overdevelopment

·       Opposition from Parish Council

·       Private rented accommodation needed

·       Site does not constitute overdevelopment

·       Affordable

·       3 immature trees still on site

·       Boundary hedge should be preserved

·       EV charging stations needed

·       Ground floor dwellings must be accessible

In response to comments, the Principal Planning Officer clarified that

·       Small trees shouldn’t be transplanted

·       A landscaping plan is included

·       EV station can be added as a condition

·       Adding a condition regarding the hedge would be onerous

It was proposed by Councillor J Hook and seconded by Councillor Haines that permission be granted as set out in the report with an additional condition regarding electric vehicle charging stations.

A vote was taken – see attached.

Resolved

That permission be granted subject to conditions covering the following matters, the precise number and content of which to be determined by the Business Manager – Strategic Place, under delegated authority:

1.     Standard 3 year time limit for commencement of development;

2.     Development to be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and documents;

3.     Construction management plan including CEMP;

4.     The development above damp proof course level shall not take place until details of the external materials and construction details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority;

5.     If, during development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present at the site then no further development shall be carried out until the developer has submitted to, and obtained written approval from the Local Planning Authority for an investigation and risk assessment and, where necessary, a remediation strategy and verification plan detailing how this unsuspected contamination shall be dealt with;

6.     Surface water drainage from the proposed development hereby approved shall be provided in accordance with the submitted drainage details;

7.     The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Landscape Plan;

8.     The development above damp proof course level shall not take place until details of bat and bird box installation have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority;

9.     Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, bin storage details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

10.The dwellings hereby approved shall not be brought into use until the parking areas detailed on the approved plans have been completed and these areas shall thereafter be retained for the life of the development;

11.Rear rooflights on units 1 & 5 shall be fixed shut;

12.Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no development of the types described in Classes A, AA, B, C, D, E, F, G and H of Part 1 of Schedule 2 and Part 2 of Schedule 2 shall be constructed (other than those expressly authorised  ...  view the full minutes text for item 56d

The Committee noted the appeals made by the Planning Inspectorate.