Agenda and minutes

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

Apologies were received from Councillor W Armitage, who was substituted by Councillor P Antcliff. Apologies were also received from Councillor J Ridgway.

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.

Councillor Hall indicated that he had appraised himself of the Committee’s previous consideration of Application NED/21/00627/FL – Clay Lane. He intended to participate in the Committee’s determination of the Application at the meeting.   

To approve as a correct record and the Chair to sign the Minutes of Planning Committee held on 14 December 2021.  

The minutes of the meeting, held on Tuesday 14 December 2021, were approved as a true record.

Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of NED/20/00221/FL to allow for changes to the road alignment and plot positions (Major Development) at Land opposite 24-44 Clay Lane, Clay Cross

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee explained that an Application had been submitted to vary Condition 2 (approved plans) of the existing planning permission granted for a development on the site at land opposite to 22 to 44 Clay Lane in Clay Cross (NED/20/00221/FL). The variation would change the road alignment and configuration of the housing plot positions on the development.

The Chair of Committee, Councillor D Ruff, reminded Members that the Application had been deferred at the last meeting, so that an appropriate clarification of the information about flood risks on the site could be reported to the Committee when deciding on the Application.

The Chair explained that following discussions, the Applicant and their Agent had confirmed that they would not provide additional information, as this would not be required in order to determine the application. Councillor D Ruff reminded Members that this had also been the view of the Council’s officers in preparing the report on the Application, which they felt contained sufficient information for the Committee to reach its decision.

Following an explanation of the procedural arrangements for now determining the Application, Councillor D Ruff moved and seconded a motion to suspend Council Procedure Rule 13.2, which prevented a motion or an amendment that had been moved within the previous six-months from being moved again.

The motion was put to the vote and was agreed.

The Chair then opened the meeting for motions to determine the Application  

Councillors D Ruff and P Antcliff moved and seconded a motion to approve the Application, in line with officer recommendations and subject to the conditions set out in report.

The motion was put to the vote and was agreed.

RESOLVED -

(1)  That planning permission is conditionally approved in accordance with officer recommendations and the carry-over of the extant section 106 agreement.

(2)  That the final wording and content 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 details shown on the following plans:-

·         19-03-P01 Rev H – Site Plan

·         600183-HEX-00-00-DR-C-9522 P02 S38 Vehicle Swept Paths

·         19-03-P02 PLOT 1 BEAL

·         19-03-P03 PLOT 3 BEAL

·         19-03-P04-A  PLOT 7 and 31 BEAL (A1) 

·         19-03-P05-A   PLOT 20 BEAL (A1)

·         19-03-P06   PLOTS 2 AND 29 PETWORTH (A1) 

·         19-03-P07- A PLOT 4 LINDISFARNE

·         19-03-P08- A   PLOT 18 LINDISFARNE (A1)  

·         19-03-P11- B   PLOT 19 LINDISFARNE (A1) 

·         19-03-P13- A   PLOT 8 SUDBURY (A1)  

·         19-03-P14- A   PLOT 9 SUDBURY (A1)  

·         19-03-P15- B   PLOT 12 CLAYDON (A1) 

·         19-03-P16- A  PLOT 10 CLAYDON (A1)  

·         19-03-P17- A   PLOT 14 CLAYDON (A1) 

·         19-03-P18 REV B   PLOT 11 DANBURY (A1)  

·         19-03-P19- A PLOTS 21-22, 23-24, 25-26 2 BED AFFORDABLES

·         19-03-P20 PLOT 28 ROSEDENE

·         19-03-P21 PLOT 34 ROSEDENE

·         19-03-P22-A  PLOT 15 BUCKINGHAM (A1)

·         19-03-P23- A  PLOTS 5-6 HARDWICK (A1)  

·         19-03-P24 PL

·         OTS 17, 18, 32, 33 HARDWICK

·         19-03-P25   GARAGES (A1)  

·         19-03-P26 REV D   SITE SECTIONS (A1) 

·         19-03-P27- A  PLOT MATERIALS SCHEDULE

·         19-03-P29 REV B   BOUNDARY DETAILS (A1)  

·         Otter Mitigation Strategy 

·         600183-HEX-00-00-DR-C-9511 P02 S38 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT

·         600183-HEX-00-00-DR-C-9512 P03 S38 CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT

·         600183-HEX-00-00-DR-C-9515  ...  view the full minutes text for item PLA/60/21-22

Demolition of existing building and erection of a new house at Hockley House, Hockley Lane, Wingerworth

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee explained that an Application had been submitted to demolish an existing building, known as Hockley House, and erect a new building on its site, at Hockley Lane, Wingerworth.

The Application had been submitted to Committee by local Ward Member, Councillor D Ruff, who had raised concerns about it.

Committee was asked 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 felt that the new building would be an appropriate development for the location, which would not impact on the privacy or amenity of the neighbouring residential properties. The new development would make good use of an existing brownfield site and be in line with the Council’s Development Plan.

Before Members discussed the Application, those registered to speak were asked to address the Committee.  The Applicant, S Jones spoke in support of the Application. There were no other speakers.

Committee considered the Application. It took into account the relevant Planning Issues. These included the Principle of Development and planning policies. Committee considered the site’s location outside of the Settlement Development Limits for Wingerworth. It took into account Local Plan Policy SS1 (Sustainable Development), which seeks to promote the re-use of previously developed land in sustainable locations. It considered’ the site’s countryside setting and the provisions of Local Plan Policy SS9, which allows for the development of previously developed land, when this would not have a greater impact on the countryside than the existing development.

Members discussed the application. They discussed the impact of the proposed development on the character of the area. They considered the heritage implications of demolishing the existing building and replacing it with the new home. Members heard that the original intention had been to retain the house, but that structural issues had subsequently emerged, which made it impractical to convert it for alternative use. Some Members regretted the loss of the building. They suggested that the role of Hockley House and its heritage contribution ought to be recorded locally, so that its contribution to the local area would not be forgotten.

At the conclusion of the discussion, Councillors P Elliot and D Ruff moved and seconded a motion to approve the Application, subject to an additional condition that the location and role of the former building be recorded.

The motion was put to the vote and was approved.

RESOLVED -

(1)  That planning permission is conditionally approved in accordance with officer recommendations and an additional provision requiring the heritage of the site to be recorded.

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

Conditions

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee informed Members that four appeals had been lodged. No appeals had been allowed and none had been dismissed.

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

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 since Committee had last received an update, in October 2021. They asked that this information be provided at the Committee’s meeting in February 2022.

At the conclusion of the discussion Committee agreed by acclamation the recommendations.

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.

(3)       That information on Section 106 Agreements continues to be reported to Planning Committee quarterly. 

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 Paragraph 3, 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 Paragraph 3 , Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, (as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006). 

Report of Councillor C Cupit, Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services

                                                                                              (Paragraph 3)

The report to Committee sought approval to not pursue a specific Section 106 Agreement debt. Members discussed briefly the report, but felt it appropriate that the Cabinet Portfolio for Environment be asked to consider it first. They asked that further consideration be deferred until the next meeting.  Committee also discussed possible new ways in which Members could receive up to date information about Section 106 Agreements and in particular what progress had been made to secure the agreed funding. The Chair indicated that she would discuss this with relevant Members outside of the meeting, in order to bring forward specific proposals for Committee to consider.

By acclamation:

RESOLVED -

That consideration of the report be deferred until the next meeting of the Committee.

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

None.