Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence and notices of substitutions from Members.

None.

Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interests and/or other interests, not already on their register of interests, in any item on the agenda and withdraw from the meeting at the appropriate time.

There were no Declarations of Interest. In relation to Item 4: NED/23/00373/FL-KILLAMARSH, Councillor T Lacey made clear that he had not been involved in the social media campaign in support of the Application and that he intended  to participate in the Committee’s consideration and determination on it.

To approve as a correct record and the Chair to sign the Minutes of Planning Committee held on 7 November 2023.     

The minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 7 November 2023 were approved as a true record, subject to clarification on Minute PLA/39/23-24: Apologies for Absence and Substitutions, that Councillor S Fawcett had been substituted by Councillor M Durrant, rather than by Councillor D Cheetham.

New development comprising of 38 new homes with integrated landscaping and SuDS, new access road (including the relocation of the existing bus stop on Main Road) and parking (Major Development) (Amended Plans) on land between Unstone Junior School and Unstone Plant Centre, Main Road, Unstone.

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee explained that an Application had been submitted for a new development comprising 38 homes, with integrated landscaping and Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS), new access road, relocation of the existing bus stop and parking on  land between Unstone Junior School and Unstone Plant Centre, Main Road, Unstone. The Application, which involved Amended Plans, was classed as a Major Development.

The Application had been referred to Committee by Local Ward Member, Councillor A Dale, who had raised concerns about it.

Planning Committee was asked to approve the Application. The report to Committee explained the reasons for this.

Members heard that the proposed development would consist solely of affordable properties. These affordable properties would be of a high quality and suitable for flexible living and home working. The development was intended to benefit local ecology and in particular, was expected to result in a net gain in terms of biodiversity on the site. The site would be close to existing public transport and future sustainable transport routes, including a cycle route.

Officers contended that the Application would accord with the Development Plan, and be in line withLocal Plan Policy LC3, which allowed for limited affordable new housing to be built within the Green Belt in order to meet local needs. Officers felt that the development would have only a limited impact on the surrounding countryside and noted that the site was adjacent to an existing sustainable settlement. The developer was prepared to make a financial contribution through a ‘Section 106’ agreement with the Council, to local healthcare, education, and off-site play provision, in order to mitigate the impact on the local area. As there were no technical matters that could not be addressed through appropriate conditions, officers had concluded that the Application should be approved.

Before the Committee considered the Application it heard from Local Ward Member, Councillor A Dale, P Scott, I Wright and J Oldroyd, who objected to the Application. Planning Committee also heard from the Agent for the Application, C Bond, who spoke in support of it.                            

Committee considered the Application. It took into account the site’s location within the Green Belt and outside of any defined Settlement Development Limits, It considered the design of the proposed dwellings and their compatibility with the local area. Committee took into account the relevant local and national planning policies. These included Policy SS9, restricting development in the Countryside, Local Plan Policy SS10 on appropriate development in the Green Belt, and Local Plan Policy LC3, on the specific criteria for when the construction of limited affordable housing within the Green Belt to meet local needs would be permissible. Committee also took into account Local Plan Policy LC4, on the type and mixture of Housing, Local Plan Policy SDC12 on High Quality Design and Place-making and the overarching aims of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Members discussed the Application. Some Members queried whether the proposed development would be appropriate for a Green Belt location.  They  ...  view the full minutes text for item PLA/51/23-24

Revised proposal for Change of Use from Retail Shop to Micro Pub, including two storey side extension (Resubmission of previously refused application 22/00055/FL) at 44 Cherry Tree Drive, Killamarsh.

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee explained that an Application had been submitted for the Change of Use from Retail Shop to Micro Pub, including a two-storey side extension, at 44 Cherry Tree Drive, Killamarsh. This was a resubmission of a previous refused application and involved revised proposals.

The Application had been referred to Committee by Local Ward Member Councillor S Clough, who had raised concerns about it.

Planning Committee was recommended to approve the Application. The report to Committee explained the reasons for this.

Officers contended that the proposed change of use to a Micro Pub and construction of a two-storey side extension would be an acceptable form of development. Although officers acknowledged that there would be potential for greater noise and disturbance as a result of this, they felt that any risk could be controlled through the imposition of appropriate planning conditions. The risk could also be controlled as part of any application for the Micro Pub to serve alcohol on the premises. Members were reminded that such licensing applications were separate to the Planning process.

Before Committee considered the Application it heard from J Groves, Agent for the Application, who spoke in support of it. No one had registered to speak against the Application.

Committee considered the Application. It took into account its location within the Settlement Development Limits for Killamarsh. It considered the relevant Local and National Planning Policies. These included Local Policy SS1 on Sustainable Development and Local Plan Policy SS2, on the Distribution of Development. In this context, Committee was reminded that the Policy seeks to support and enhance the role for Killamarsh and the District’s other ‘Level 1` towns, by supporting their ability to sustain services and facilities through new development.

Planning Committee took into account Local Plan Policy SS7 on appropriate development Local Plan Policies ID4 and ID5 on the maintenance of Social Infrastructure and Local Plan Policy SD12, High Quality Design and Place making. Committee also took into account the overarching aims of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Members discussed the report. As part of this, they received confirmation that the site for the proposed extension was owned by the Applicant. Some Members raised concerns about the possible noise impact of the change of use. Other Members felt that these concerns could be addressed through the imposition of appropriate conditions and through the separate process for licensing premises to sell alcohol. Some Members raised concerns about the possible impact of the change of use on parking in the surrounding area. Members were informed that the Highway Authority had concluded that the proposed change of use would not result in a greater demand for parking than at the moment.

At the conclusion of the discussion Councillor D Hancock and Councillor K Rouse moved and seconded a Motion that the Application be approved, in line with officer recommendations. The Application was put to the vote and was approved.

RESOLVED -

That Application be conditionally approved, in line with officer recommendations.

That the final wording  ...  view the full minutes text for item PLA/52/23-24

Proposed single storey side extension and raising of existing roof incorporating one Velux window to accommodate bedrooms at 14 Trent Grove, Dronfield S18 2FP.

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee explained that an Application had been submitted for a single storey side extension and the raising of the existing roof, incorporating one Velux window to accommodate bedrooms, at 14 Trent Grove, Dronfield. The Application had been referred to Committee by Local Ward Member, Councillor M Foster, who had raised concerns about it.

Planning Committee was recommended to approve the Application. The report to Committee explained that the proposals would accord with the Development Plan. Officers believed there were no reasons that would outweigh this conclusion, or specific issues which could not be addressed by imposing appropriate conditions.

Before the Committee considered the Application it heard from C Stacey, who spoke against the Application and The Applicant, J Kemp, who spoke in support of it.

Committee considered the Application. As part of this, it took into account the Relevant Local and National Planning Policies. In particular, Local Plan Policy LC5, Residential Extensions, Local Plan Policy SD12, High Quality Design and Place Making Dronfield Neighbourhood Plan Policy D3, Good Design. Committee also took into account the overarching aims of the National Planning Policy Framework and the Successful Places Interim Planning Guidance, adopted in December 2013.

Members discussed the Application. They reflected on the concerns raised about the impact which the development would have on the privacy of the neighbouring single-storey property. Some Members felt that these concerns could be addressed by installing opaque glass on the second-storey windows of the proposed extension and limiting its opening. Committee received confirmation that this requirement could be included in the proposed conditions. Some Members also felt that the windows should be so configured that they could not be opened in ways that looked directly into the rooms of the neighbouring property. They asked that this requirement be included in the conditions for approving the Application.

At the conclusion of the discussion Councillor D Hancock and Councillor S Fawcett moved and seconded a Motion to approve the Application. The Motion was put to the vote and was approved.

RESOLVED -

That the Application be conditionally approved, in line officer recommendations and subject to an additional condition requiring restricted opening hinges to be used on the upper-storey extension windows. 

That the final wording of the conditions be delegated to the Planning Manager (Development Management).

1          The development hereby permitted shall be started within 3 years from the date of this permission.

 2         The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on drawing numbers 01A, 02D, 03B, 04B and 05C received 24/08/2023.

 3         The window proposed to the first floor rear elevation (the window proposed in the east elevation to bedroom 1) shall be installed as per the design shown on the approved drawing, be of a side-opening design and obscurely glazed. The obscure glazing shall be installed in order to provide a level of obscurity at least equivalent to levels 4 or 5 on the Pilkington Glass scale. Once installed the windows and glazing shall then be  ...  view the full minutes text for item PLA/53/23-24

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee explained that four appeals had been lodged and one appeal had been allowed. No appeals had been dismissed.

To consider any other matter which the Chair is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency.

None.

The Chair to Move:

“That the public be excluded from the meeting during the discussion of the following item of business to avoid the disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 3 and 5, Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972”.  (As amended by the Local Government (Access to Information)(Variation) Order 2008).

RESOLVED –

That the public be excluded from the meeting during the discussion of the following item of business to avoid the disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 3 and 5, Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972”.  (As amended by the Local Government (Access to Information)(Variation) Order 2008).

(Assistant Director of Planning)

The report to Committee explained the results of the Appeal Decision on Application NED18/01003/OL for development at land to the South West of Upperthorpe Road, Killamarsh.  Members were reminded of the Committee’s original decision on this Application and the reasons for the Planning Inspector’s Appeal Decision on it.

RESOLVED –

That Planning Committee noted the report.

To consider any other matter which the Chair is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency.

None.