Agenda and minutes

The Panel noted the apologies of Councillor J Payne.

In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, and the Council’s Code of Conduct, Members to disclose any personal or pecuniary interests in any matter included on the agenda for this meeting.

Councillor Coombs declared a personal interest in agenda item 5.

The Panel noted the declaration of interest and, in accordance with Council procedure, agreed that Cllr Coombs would leave the meeting for the agenda item. 

RESOLVED that Councillor Savage would chair item 5 of the agenda.

The Chair thanked all members of the Planning and Rights of Way Committee for their hard work throughout the year.

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings held on 14 March 2023 and to deal with any matters arising.

RESOLVED: that the minutes for the Planning and Rights of Way Panel meeting on 14^th March 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.

Report of the Head of Transport and Planning recommending to grant planning permission subject to criteria listed in the report for the proposed development at the above address.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Transport and Planning in respect of an application for planning permission for the proposed development at the above address recommending that authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to criteria listed in the report.

Erection of a part 2-storey, part single storey side/rear extension to facilitate conversion into 2x semi-detached houses with associated parking and cycle/refuse storage.

The application was referred to the Panel as the applicant was a member of the Planning and Public Rights of Way Panel. However, no representations were made in regard to the application.

The presenting officer reported the following updates:

1.  Paragraph 6.4.4 relating to the amenity area for the new dwellings had been updated to read 212sqm.

2.  Paragraph 6.4.4 wording had been updated from ‘flat’ to ‘dwelling’.

3.  Condition 03. in respect of landscaping had been amended as set out in full below.

4.  An additional condition had been added in respect of archaeological finds as set out in full below.

Upon being put to the vote the Panel confirmed the Habitats Regulation Assessment.

The Panel then considered recommendation (2) that authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to criteria listed in the report (as amended) and recommendation (3).  Upon being put to the vote the recommendations (as amended) were carried unanimously.

RESOLVED

(i)  To confirm the Habitats Regulation Assessment set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

(ii)  That authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to grant planning permission subject to the planning conditions recommended at the end of the report and the completion of a S.106 Legal Agreement, or similar, to secure either a scheme of measures or a financial contribution to mitigate against the pressure on European designated nature conservation sites in accordance with Policy CS22 of the Core Strategy and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010.

(iii)  That authority be delegated to the Head of Transport and Planning to add, vary and/or delete relevant parts of the Section 106 agreement and/or conditions as necessary. In the event that 2. is not completed within a reasonable timescale delegation also given to refuse the scheme for non-compliance with the relevant policies and Regulations listed.

AMENDED CONDITION

03.Landscaping, lighting & means of enclosure detailed plan

Notwithstanding the submitted details, before the commencement of any site works a detailed landscaping scheme and implementation timetable shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing, which includes:

(i)  proposed finished ground levels or contours; means of enclosure; car parking layouts;

other vehicle pedestrian access and circulations areas, hard surfacing materials including permeable surfacing where appropriate, external lighting, structures and ancillary objects (refuse bins etc.);

(ii)  planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/planting densities where appropriate;

(iii)  The Green Space Factor Tool;

a.  An  ...  view the full minutes text for item 57.

Report of the Head of Transport and Planning recommending that conditional approval be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Transport and Planning in respect of an application for planning permission for the proposed development at the above address recommending that the application be conditionally approved subject to criteria listed in the report.

Roof alterations including hip to gable, front and rear dormer windows and installation of first floor window in side elevation (resubmission of 22/01557/FUL).

Mr Nick Jones (local resident/objecting), and Mr Graham Barker, Graham Barker Designs (agent), were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

During discussion on the item, members raised the issue and officers agreed to amend their recommendation by the inclusion of an additional condition in respect of construction work hours as set out in full below. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

RECORDED VOTE

FOR:  Councillors Coombs, Mrs Blatchford, Magee, J Payne, Prior, Windle. 

AGAINST:  Councillor Savage

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out within the report and any additional or amended conditions set out below:

ADDITIONAL CONDITION

Hours of work for Construction (Performance)

All works relating to the demolition, clearance and construction of the development hereby granted shall only take place between the hours of:

Monday to Friday  08:00 to 18:00 hours

Saturdays  09:00 to 13:00 hours

And at no time on Sundays and recognised public holidays.

Any works outside the permitted hours shall be confined to the internal preparations of the buildings without audible noise from outside the building, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To protect the amenities of the occupiers of existing nearby residential properties.