Agenda item

Application to vary condition 2 of planning application 18/00177/FL to allow for increased footprint, alter height of roof, verge detailing, amended doorway positions, fenestration and changes to internal layout (resubmission of application 20/00795/FL) (Amended Title). At land to the South East of Siberia Cottages, Sydnope Hill, Darley Moor

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee explained that an Application had been submitted to vary Condition 2 of Planning Application 18/00177/FL, to allow for an increased footprint, alter the height of the roof, verge detailing, amended doorway positions, proposed fenestration and changes to the internal layout. This was a re-submission of Application 20/00795/FL) (Amended Title) at land to the south east of Siberia Cottages, Sydnope Hill, Darley Moor.

The Application had been submitted by local Ward Member, Councillor W Armitage, 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 contended that the proposal met the requirements of the Local Plan, the Ashover Neighbourhood Plan and the overarching aims of the National Planning Policy Framework. They had concluded that the changes to the scale, character and appearance of the original building would not have an unacceptable impact on the character of the countryside, or on nearby residential properties and land uses.

Before Members considered the Application those registered to speak were asked to address the Committee. The Applicant, P Kelly, the Agent, J Church and the Ecology Consultant to the Agent, S Brain all spoke in support of the Application.

Committee considered the application. It took into account the relevant Planning Issues, It considered the Principle of Development and noted that the Application only related to the scale and detailing of the building. It considered the impact on the neighbouring countryside and view of the landscape. It took account implications of the development for the privacy and amenity of neighbouring properties, highways safety and biodiversity.

Members discussed the application. They heard how the building was of a high quality design which would have a limited visual impact on the surrounding landscape. Members were reminded of the extensive tree planting which had taken place and discussed its compatibility with the surrounding landscape. They heard how the building would continue to be used for storage and leisure purposes. They discussed the location of the nearest neighbouring properties and considered whether the development would have an impact on them.

At the conclusion of the discussion Councillor P Elliot and Councillor D Ruff moved and seconded a motion to agree the Application, in line with officer recommendations. The motion was put to the vote and was approved.

RESOLVED -

(1)  That planning permission is conditionally approved in accordance with officer recommendations.

(2)  That the final wording of the delegations be granted to the Planning Manager (Development Management)

Conditions

1.     The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the following submitted plans, unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority or otherwise required by any other condition in this decision notice:

·       Drwg.no PK/MH/10, Plans and Elevations (date stamped 16/08/2021)

·       Drwg.no PK01, Block Plan (date stamped 16/08/2021)

·       Drwg.no JC/K63/701/B, Revised Block Plan (date stamped 16/08/2021)

2.     All planting, seeding or turfing in the approved scheme of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeing season following the occupation of the buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.

3.     No external lighting shall be installed on the building hereby approved and the building shall not in any way be artificially illuminated.

4.     Within 6 months of this decision, the approved biodiversity enhancement strategy shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and retained as such for the lifetime of the development.