Agenda and minutes

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

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors C Huckerby, M Jones, T Reader and K Rouse.

The meeting was advised that Councillors J Birkin and N Barker would act as substitutes for Councillors T Reader and K Rouse.

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.

To approve as a correct record and the Chair to sign the Minutes of Planning Committee held on 11 February 2020.

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the last meeting of the Planning Committee held on 11 February 2020 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair. 

Report No PM/21/19-20/AK – Development Management Applications

The Committee considered Report No PM/21/19-20/AK of the Planning Manager – Development Management. This explained the applications, which the Committee would be asked to consider and determine.  As part of this, Members were advised of the legal and financial implications that could arise from the determination of planning applications and the authorisation of any enforcement action that might be required.

The report to Committee explained that an application had been submitted for a proposed residential development comprising 21 dwellings. The application would revise the scheme previously approved - 18/00273/FL) (Major Development) (Amended Title) at Watercress Farm, Watercress Lane, Clay Cross for Woodsett Homes Limited. The application had been referred to the Committee by Councillor P Wright, who had raised concerns about it.

No objectors spoke against the application.

The Applicant spoke in support of the application.

No supporters spoke in favour of the application.

Committee considered the application. In particular, it assessed the suitability of the proposal in the location in policy terms, its effect on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding street scene. Committee also considered the impact upon the amenity of neighbouring residents, land uses, its ecological impact, as well as land contamination, drainage and highway safety. 

Members discussed the application. They heard about the rising costs of the scheme, why it was no longer financially viable to include the original proposal for affordable homes as part of the development and the independent advice received by the Council confirming that a ‘Section 106’ contribution could not be made by the developer towards meeting the education and recreation provision in the local area.

RESOLVED – That application number NED/19/01107/FL be approved in line with officer recommendations, with the final wording of conditions delegated to the Planning Manager – Development Management.

1       The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the following drawings unless otherwise subsequently agreed through a formal submission under the Non Material Amendment procedures and unless otherwise required by any condition contained in this decision notice:

         o             17_2129_ LP (Location Plan)

         o             17/2129/(02)001 (House Type A)

         o             17/2129/(02)002 Rev A (House Type B1 & C)

         o             17/2129/(02)003 (House Type D & E)

         o             17/2129/(90)101 Rev C (Existing & Proposed Site Layout - Materials Only)

         o             17/2129/(02)101 Rev F (Existing & Proposed Site Layout)

         o             17/2129/(02)102 Rev B (Proposed Site Layout with Vehicle Tracking)

         o             17/2129/(90)103 Rev B (Contractors Compound/Phasing Plan)

         o             FT/12607/F1 (Bat, Bird and Hedgehog Gap Plan)

         o             42371/005 Rev L (Section 104 Layout)

         o             42371/006 Rev F (External Works)

         o             42371/007 Rev D (Plot Drainage)

2       Notwithstanding the submitted details, within 2 months of this decision, the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

         a) a scheme of landscaping, which shall include indications of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land,

         b) the details of any trees and hedgerows to be retained, together with measures for their protection during development,

         c) a schedule of proposed native plant species, size and density and planting locations, which takes into account the comments of DWT including new native hedgerow planting, native tree planting, wildflower seeding in green spaces, etc,

         d) an implementation programme.

3       All planting, seeding or turfing in the approved scheme of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of the buildings  ...  view the full minutes text for item 590a

The report to Committee explained that an application had been received to erect 8 semi-detached and 5 detached bungalows, associated highway works, access, car parking, landscaping and outdoor amenity space.  (Major Development) (Additional Information) at The Old Station, Station Road, Killamarsh, Sheffield for Mr T Rusling – Akroyd & Abbott.  The application had been referred to the Committee by Councillor S Clough, who had raised concerns about it.

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

The agent exercised their right to attend the meeting and spoke in support of the application.

No supporter spoke in favour of the application.

Committee considered the application. In particular, it took into account the suitability of the proposal in the location in policy terms, its effect on the character of the site, as well as the amenity of neighbouring uses.

Members discussed the application. As part of this, they noted that it was a brownfield site and planning permission had originally been granted to build 14 houses on it. They discussed the reasons why the proposed development had changed and the suitability of the proposed bungalows in the context of neighbouring nineteenth century properties. They also heard about the provision of parking spaces and the possible impact on road safety and traffic congestion.

RESOLVED – That application number NED/19/00713/FL be approved in line with officer recommendations, with the final wording of conditions delegated to the Planning Manager - Development Management.

1          The development hereby approved 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 the following plans:-

            o          2801:0111-D Site Plan Layout

            o          2801:0112 Site Boundary Sections

            o          2801:0110 Site Location Plan

            o          2801:0108 revision C Levels Site Plan

            o          2801:0107 Site Sections and 3D View

            o          2801:0104 Proposed House Type A

            o          2801:0105 Proposed House Type B

            o          2801:0107 Proposed House Type C

            o          2801:0109 Proposed House Type D

            o          Flooding and Drainage assessment

            o          Phase 1 and 2 Engineering and Environmental Report

            o          Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report

            Unless otherwise subsequently agreed through a formal submission under the Non Material Amendment procedures and unless otherwise required by any condition contained in this decision notice.

 3         Before the development hereby approved commences, a scheme to enhance and maximise employment and training opportunities during the construction stage of the project, including a timetable for implementation, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall then be implemented in full in accordance with the approved timetable.

 4         Before any above ground works commence, the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

            o          a scheme of landscaping, which shall include indications of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land,

            o          the details of any trees and hedgerows to be retained, together with measures for their protection during development,

            o          details of the removal of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 590b

The report to Committee explained that an application had been submitted to demolish a range of existing buildings (formerly used in association with the livery business and riding school); conversion of existing buildings (formerly used in association with the livery business and riding school) to form a single dwelling; restoration and retention of ancillary buildings; and erection of four new dwellings with associated landscaping, parking and access (conservation area/affecting a public right of way) at Cartledge Hall Farm, Cartledge Lane, Holmesfield, Dronfield for Mr Matthew Jacques c/o Crowley Associates Ltd.   The application had been referred to Committee by Councillor C Huckerby, who had raised concerns about it.

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

One supporter (the architect for the scheme) exercised their right to attend the meeting and spoke in favour of the application.

The agent exercised their right to attend the meeting and spoke in support of the application.

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

Committee considered the application. It had regard to the suitability of the proposal in the location in policy terms, its effect on the character of the site and the surrounding area, impact on the Green Belt, impact on heritage assets, the privacy and amenity of neighbours, and highway safety issues. 

Members discussed the application. They heard about the contribution which it could make to restoring historic buildings, dating from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. They also heard about the comparatively modern buildings that would be removed and the new buildings that would be constructed.

During their discussion Members discussed the building materials that would be used and whether these would be suitable. They also discussed the dimensions and whether they would be appropriate. Some Members felt that if further consideration  of the application could be delayed, then the applicant could reflect on the comments of the Committee and decided if they wish to amend the application prior to the Committee’s determination on it.

RESOLVED – That application number NED/19/00786/FL be deferred at this time.

The report to Committee explained that an application had been submitted for the regularisation of Engineering Works consisting of the re-levelling of an agricultural field (Retrospective Application) at Field to the North of Grange Barn, Milken Lane, Far Hill, Ashover for Mr Hollingworth c/o the Agent. The application had been referred to Committee by Councillor W Armitage, who had raised concerns about it.

Two objectors exercised their right to attend the meeting and spoke against the application. With the agreement of the Chair a statement was read out on behalf of another objector, who was unable to attend the meeting on medical grounds.

The agent exercised their right to attend the meeting and spoke in support of the application.

No supporters spoke in favour of the application.

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

Committee considered the application. As part of this it took into account the visual account the visual impacts of the application on the surrounding countryside. They also considered the ecological impact and residential amenity.  

Members, discussed the application. They noted concerns that had been raised that the works might be the precursor to possible future developments, as well as concerns about the transfer of soil with high levels of lead pollution.

Members heard that the movement of soil in this way would not normally be subject to planning permission, if prior notification had been given to the Local Planning Authority.  Members also heard that the Council’s Environmental Health Officer had been consulted on the application and confirmed that there was no specific evidence to indicate that the concentrations of lead in the soil which had been moved differed from that already on the site.

RESOLVED – That application number NED/19/01179/FL be approved without conditions.

Report No PM/22/19-20/AK – Planning Appeals – Lodged and Determined

The Committee considered Report No PM/22/19-20/AK of the Planning Manager – Development Management. 

The following appeals had been lodged:-

Mr A Rowland - Erection of single detached dwelling on infill plot. (Conservation area) at Land North Of Main Road, Main Road, Troway (19/00525/FL)

Land Allocation Ltd - Outline planning application for residential development including means of access with all other matters reserved for subsequent approval (Major Development/Departure from Development Plan) at Land At Rear Of 263, Nethermoor Road, Wingerworth (19/00376/OL)

Mr David Booth - Outline application with some matters reserved for proposed construction of two three bed one and a half storey detached dwellings (Affecting the Setting of a Listed Building) at Land North West Of Henmoor Cottage, Mill Lane, Holmgate, Clay Cross (19/00827/OL)

Mr and Mrs Cain - Retention of single/two-storey front extension, two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension with rendering to the external facades of the property (Amended Plans) (Conservation Area) (Revised scheme of 18/00567/FLH) at 6 Wellfield Close, Ridgeway (19/00680/FLH)

Mrs Denise Greenhough – Application for the construction of a new dwelling (revised scheme of 18/00848/FL) at 24 Caldey Road, Dronfield (19/00764/FL)

The following appeal had been allowed:-

Mr Cooper – Application for the erection of one dwelling and replacement double garage (Amended Title/Amended Plans) at Rear Of 91 And 91A, Chesterfield Road, North Wingfield (19/00430/FL)

The following appeals had been dismissed:-

Mr Bayliss – Demolition of existing garage and erection of detached dwellinghouse (Listed Building) (Revised scheme of 17/00448/FL) (Amended Plan) (Further Amended Plans) at 26 Hallowes Lane, Dronfield (17/00914/FL)

Mr Bayliss – Listed building consent application for the retention of partially demolished and relocated 2m high boundary wall at 26 Hallowes Lane, Dronfield (18/00637/LB)

Mr Howarth – Conversion of two existing stable buildings to form one, four bedroom dwelling, with associated access lane, parking area and garden. (Affecting a public right of way at Holly House, Matlock Road, Spitewinter (18/01265/FL)

No appeals have 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.

None.