Agenda and minutes

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

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors P Elliott and A Powell.

The meeting was advised that Councillor M Foster would act as substitute for Councillor A Powell.

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.

Members were 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.

No interests were declared at the meeting.

To approve as a correct record and the Chair to sign the Minutes of Planning Committee held on 7 January 2020.

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the last meeting of the Planning Committee held on 7 January 2020 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair. 

Report No PM/19/19-20/AK – of the Planning Manager - Development Management

The Committee considered Report No PM/19/19-20/AK of the Planning Manager – Development Management together with visual presentations for each of the following applications.

NED/19/01147/FL

The report to Committee explained that an application had been submitted to vary condition 5 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) and 7 (timetable to Green Lane access) pursuant of 14/00901/FL at land to the rear of 14 to 22 Green Lane and 4 to 16 Park Avenue, Dronfield for Neil Twigg. The application had been referred to the Committee by Councillor P Parkin, who had raised concerns about it.

Two objectors exercised their right to attend the meeting and spoke against the application.

The applicant and their agent exercised their right to attend the meeting. Both spoke in favour of the application.

No supporters spoke in favour of the application.

The Committee was directed to the recent late comments report which had been issued the afternoon prior to the meeting.

Committee considered the application. It recognised that the main planning consideration to be taken into account would be the impact of any changes on highways safety. Committee noted that it had considered and rejected the application to vary these conditions in November 2019. This decision, it was explained, had been appealed to the Planning Inspectorate.

Members discussed the report. In this context, they explored the potential impact of a change in conditions on local people. The timescales for the proposed delivery work and the possible implications for road safety were also discussed. As part of their discussion, Members heard about other works which had taken place, which had required the closure of the adjacent path as well as traffic congestion allegedly linked to local businesses.

RESOLVED – That application number NED/19/01147/FL be refused, contrary to Officer Recommendations, for the following reasons:-

(a) The application is unacceptable as the benefits set out in the project do not outweigh the adverse impact that would be caused to highway safety, contrary to policy T2 of the North East Derbyshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework when read as a whole and paragraph 109 and 110 in particular.

NED/19/00673/FL

Councillor C Huckerby attended the Committee for this item

The report to Committee explained that an application had been received for the development of seven dwellings with associated access and landscaping (Amended Title/Amended Plans) at 94B Main Road, Morton for Wibb Builders Limited. The application had been referred to the Committee by Councillor A Cooper, who had raised concerns about it.

One objector exercised their right to attend the meeting and spoke against the application.

Neither the agent nor the applicant attended the meeting.

No supporters spoke in favour of the application.

The Committee was directed to the recent late comments report, which had been issued the afternoon prior to the meeting.

Committee considered the application. As part of this, it assessed the suitability of the proposal in the location in policy terms, its effect on character and appearance of the site and the surrounding street scene, as well  ...  view the full minutes text for item 506.

Report No PM/20/19-20/AK of the Planning Manager – Development Management

The Committee considered Report No PM/20/19-20/AK of the Planning Manager – Development Management. 

The following appeals had been lodged:-

Mr And Mrs Linell - Application to convert triple garage together with single storey side extension to form dwelling at Highbrook, Far Lane, Barlow (19/00540/FL)

Mr & Mrs Temperton - Proposed two storey detached dwelling with detached garage/ancillary accommodation (revised scheme of previously withdrawn 18/01277/FL) (Amended Title/Amended Plans) at Carbery Wood, Kelstedge Lane, Brockhurst,  (19/00453/FL)

Mr A Cox - Green 4 Developments Ltd - Outline application (all matters other than access reserved for further approval) for the erection of 24 dwellings, new access and provision of open space (Revised scheme of NED/17/01243/OL)(Major Development)(Departure from Development Plan)(Affecting the setting of a Listed Building/Conservation Area) (Amended Plan) (Amended Title)  at Land North Of 92 Chesterfield Road, Shirland (19/00056/OL)

C/O Neil Twigg- Application to vary conditions 5 (Method statement) and 7 (Implementation Plan and Timetable) pursuant of 14/00901/FL (Amended title/Amended plans) at Land To The Rear Of 14 To 22 Green Lane And 4 To 16 Park Avenue, Dronfield (19/00809/FL)

The following appeal had been allowed:-

Keepmoat Homes Ltd – Outline planning permission for the development of up to 84 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with access for determination and all other matters reserved for future determination (Major Development/Departure from Development Plan) (Amended Title/Plans) at Land North Of Pilsley Road And West Of Coney Green Road, Clay Cross (16/01260/OL)

A claim for costs was dismissed

The following appeal had been dismissed:-

Ms M Brown – Application for replacement of 6no Windows (Conservation Area) at Ashover Post Office, Moor Road, Ashover (19/00403/FL)

No appeals had been withdrawn.

RESOLVED – That the report setting out the appeals lodged and determined within the previous month be noted.

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

There was no urgent business for the Committee to consider.