Agenda and minutes

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

There were no apologies for absence. 

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.   

To approve as a correct record and the Chair to sign the Minutes of Planning Committee held on Tuesday 31 May 2022    

The minutes of the meeting held on 31 May 2022 were approved a true record.   

Section 73 application to revise condition 2 (Approved drawings) pursuant of 20/00079/FL on land at Croftonvale, Alton Lane, Littlemoor, Ashover

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee explained that a retrospective Section 73 Application had been submitted to revise Condition 2 (Approved Drawings), pursuant to NED 20/00079/FL at Crofton Vale, Alton Lane, Littlemoor, Ashover. The application had been referred to Committee by Councillor W Armitage, who had raised concerns about it.

Planning Committee was recommended to approve the Application, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

The report to Committee explained why Members were asked to approve the recommendations. Officers believed that the changes to the height of the building, the first floor windows and to the front and rear elevations, had not significantly impacted on the character of the area or on the neighbouring properties. Consequently, they felt that retrospective planning permission for the changes, subject to the conditions set out in the report, should be approved.

Members were informed that no one had registered to speak on the Application.

Planning Committee considered the Application. It took into account the Principle of Development and in particular, the site’s location within the Settlement Development Limits (SDL) for Littlemoor. It considered Policy SS8 of the Local Plan that supports development which respects the form and character of the existing settlement and surrounding landscape, through careful siting, design and use of materials. Committee took into account Policy SDC12, which requires that all new developments be of high quality design and make a positive contribution to the quality of the local environment. It also considered the relevant Ashover Neighbourhood Plan Policies.

Members discussed the Application. They heard how the amended plans and what had been constructed only involved minimal alteration from the previously approved plans. They heard about the 200 millimetre (20 centimetre) increase in the ridge height and the other variations. Members were also informed how the previously approved materials were used in its construction. They reflected on whether the minimal alterations to the scale and design of the building which had now been constructed had had a detrimental impact on the character of the area.

At the conclusion of the discussion Councillor P Elliot and Councillor A Cooper moved and seconded a motion to approve the Application, in line with officer recommendations. The motion was put to the vote and agreed by the Committee

RESOLVED -

(1)  That the Application be conditionally approved, in line with officer recommendations.

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

Conditions

1.     The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted plans:

Existing Site Plan – Ref: 026 18 A001

Proposed Site Plan - Ref: 026 18 A002 Rev A

Site Section - Ref: 004-22 A005

Proposed Plans - Ref: 004-22 A101

Proposed Elevations - Ref: 004-22 A103

Landscaping and tree protection - Ref: 026 18 A007

Stone Head, Cils, Quoins – Ref: 026 18 A104

unless otherwise specifically agreed through a formal submission under the Non-Material Amendment procedures and unless otherwise required by any other condition in this decision notice.

2.  ...  view the full minutes text for item PLA/12/22-23

Proposed conversion of existing stable block into a 3 bedroom dwelling, re,submission of application NED/20/00364/FL (Amended Plans), at stables west of Walnut Drive, off Field Lane, Killamarsh

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee explained that an application had been submitted for the conversion of an existing stable block into a three-bedroom dwelling at stables to the west of Walnut Drive, off Field Lane, Killamarsh. The Application had been referred to Committee by local ward councillors M Potts and S Clough, who had raised concerns about it.

Planning Committee was recommended to approve the Application, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

The report to Committee explained why Members were asked to approve the recommendations.

Members heard how the converted stable block would be used by the applicants, who wished to live there so that they could provide ongoing surveillance of the site.  Only limited external alterations would be required to carry out the conversion, primarily the raising of the roof. Officers had concluded that the development would comply with Planning Policy. The Council’s Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) both supported the appropriate re-use of existing agricultural buildings, which, they contended, this would be. As such, the development would not be inappropriate and there were no technical reasons why permission ought not to be granted.

Planning Committee then considered the Application. No one had registered to speak on it. Committee took into account the Principle of Development and in particular, the site’s location within the Green Belt. Committee took into account Local Plan Policy SS10. This allows for the conversion of existing buildings within the Green Belt which preserve openness and do not conflict with Green Belt purposes.  Committee considered Policies SS9 and SDC3, on the need for developments outside of defined settlement limits to be in keeping with their countryside locations and other relevant planning policies.

Members discussed the Application.  Some Members raised concern about the Green Belt location of the site and whether the development would be in line with Local Plan policy SDC 1, on the appropriate re-use of a building in the Green Belt and countryside. Some Members queried what utility services would be provided to the converted building and asked that these be specified as a condition if the Application was to be approved.  They also sought and received clarification about what future stabling arrangements would be put in place. Committee heard how the Applicant had currently designated another building on the site for this purpose.

At the conclusion of the discussion Councillor D Hancock and Councillor W Armitage moved and seconded a motion to approve the application subject to an additional condition requiring the provision of utility services to the converted property.

RESOLVED -

(1)  That the Application be conditionally approved, in line with officer recommendations and subject to an additional condition requiring utility services to be provided to the converted property.

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

Conditions

 1         The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 2         The development hereby approved shall be carried out  ...  view the full minutes text for item PLA/13/22-23

Proposed 2 bedroom / 1 office gatekeeper cottage (revised scheme of application NED/20/00524/FL) at Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Darley Moor, Matlock 

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee explained that an Application had been submitted for a proposed two bedroom cottage at Matlock Farm Park, Jaggers Lane, Darley Moor, Matlock. The application had been referred to Committee by Councillor C Renwick, who had raised issues about it.

Planning Committee was recommended to reject the Application.

The report to Committee explained why Members were recommended to do this. In particular, officers were concerned about the position and design of the proposed dwelling.  They felt that as the site forms part of the Dark Peak National Character Area and Landscape Character Type Enclosed Moorland, and had been identified as a Secondary Area of Multiple Environmental Sensitivity (AMES), it should be considered as most sensitive to development. Officers had concluded, therefore that the justification for the dwelling would not outweigh the landscape harm it would cause.

Before Members discussed the Application those registered to speak were asked to address the Committee. Cllr C Renwick and D Moulton, on behalf of the Applicant, both spoke in support of the Application. No one had registered to speak against it.

Committee considered the Application. It took into account the Principle of Development and whether it would be in line with Local Plan Policy SS1 on sustainable development and the contribution to the local economy by business expansion and growth. It also took into account Local Plan Policy SS9 on the circumstances in which development in the countryside would be appropriate and Local Plan Policy SDC3, which requires new developments not to cause significant harm to the landscape or important views. Committee also took into account other Parish, District and National Planning Policies.

Members discussed the Application. They reflected on the economic contribution the Farm makes to the District as a tourist attraction.  They considered the role of the proposed dwelling and the additional site security that it was intended to enable. They discussed what might use may then be made of the caravan that is currently used for this purpose. Some Members suggested that the new building would comply with Planning Policy LC6, which seeks to ensure that new developments in the countryside are based on the essential needs of local businesses. To this end, they also felt it important that the property should be tied to the business and not sold on.

Members considered how its landscape impact might be softened through the use of appropriate screening. They also discussed what materials might be used. Some Members felt that the building would not cause unacceptable harm to this sensitive site and that the Application should be approved.

At the conclusion of the discussion Councillor P Elliot and M Foster agreed and seconded a motion to approve the Application. The motion was put the vote and was agreed.

RESOLVED -

(1)  That the Application be approved conditionally, contrary to officer recommendations.

(2)  That the final wording of the conditions be determined by the Planning Manager (Development Management).

Reasons

That the benefits to the local business and the District’s Visitor Economy  ...  view the full minutes text for item PLA/14/22-23

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee informed Members that two appeals had been lodged. No appeals had been allowed. Two 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 2 and 5 of 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 2, 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 2006).

Planning Manager (Development Manager)

                                                                     Paragraphs 2 and 5

Committee received an update on the current ‘Section 106’ Agreements, or agreements, reached between the Council as Planning Authority with developers to carry out specific work to help offset the impact of new developments on local people.

The report set out details of those agreements where the funding had now been secured. It also included information about Section 106 agreements where the funding had not yet been received or written-off.

Committee discussed specific Section 106 agreements. Members sought clarity about what further action which had been made on these agreements and payments that had been made since Committee had last received an update, which in some instances was not apparent from the information provided.

RESOLVED -

(1)         That the information contained within Appendices A, B and C of the report is noted.

(2)       That the contents of paragraphs 1.1 to 1.6 of the report is noted and endorsed.

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

None.