Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Barnfather and Lawrence.

Councillor Ellis attended as a substitute for Councillor Barnes, who had given apologies for his absence.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record.

On behalf of all Members, the Chair declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 2015/0636 as the site is in the ownership of the Borough Council.

Proposed demolition of 21 Ethel Avenue and erection of two dwellings.

Mr Lee Freeley, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

Mr Andrew Robinson, the resident, spoke against the application.

The Principal Planning Officer presented the report, and informed Members of an amendment to Condition 2 to add the following wording the reflect revised plans:

“and the revised house types (ETH – 1003 Rev A) and revised street scenes (ETH – 1005 Rev A), received on the 16th July 2015; and the revised site plan and site location plan (ETH – 1001 Rev L), received on 2nd September 2015”.

Councillor Powell, seconded by Councillor Bexon, proposed a motion to defer consideration of the application to a future meeting of the Committee. The motion was duly put to the vote and was not carried. 

RESOLVED to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the following Conditions:-

Conditions

1.       The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission.

2.       The development shall be built in accordance with the details as set out within the application forms received on the 17th July 2014, the Transport Statement and the Tree Survey received on the 17th July 2014 and the revised house types (ETH – 1003 Rev A) and revised street scenes (ETH – 1005 Rev A), received on the 16th July 2015; and the revised site plan and site location plan (ETH – 1001 Rev L), received on 2nd September 2015. 

3.       Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council precise details and samples of the materials to be used in the external construction of the proposed dwellings. Once these details are approved the dwellings shall be built and retained thereafter in accordance with the approved details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Borough Council as Local Planning Authority.

4.       Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council precise details of the existing levels of the site together with the finished floor levels of the dwellings. Once these details are approved the dwellings shall be built in accordance with the approved details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Borough Council as Local Planning Authority.     

5.       Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council details of the means of enclosure of the site and the individual plot boundaries. The approved means of enclosure shall be erected before the dwellings are first occupied and shall thereafter be retained unless alternative means of enclosure are agreed in writing by the Borough Council as Local Planning Authority.

6.       Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council precise details of the means of surfacing of the unbuilt on portions of the site. Once these details are approved the development shall be carried out and retained thereafter in accordance with the approved details and be completed in accordance with these  ...  view the full minutes text for item 53.

Outline planning application for new residential development of land off Bagnall Avenue, Arnold to provide a pair of semi-detached houses.

The Principal Planning Officer presented the report and informed Members of an amendment to Condition 4, to read:

“The proposed dwellings shall not be brought into use until the details approved as part of the plans and particulars to be submitted for the application for the approval of reserved matters referred to in condition 1, 2 and 3 above have been implemented, unless other timescales are prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.”

RESOLVED to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the following conditions:-

Conditions

1.       An application for approval of all the reserved matters (design, layout, scale, landscaping) shall be made to the local planning authority before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2.       The development hereby approved shall be begun within two years from the date of the approval of the last reserved matter to be approved.

3.       Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council detailed plans, sections and elevations of all buildings.

4.       The proposed dwellings shall not be brought into use until the details approved as part of the plans and particulars to be submitted for the application for the approval of reserved matters referred to in condition 1, 2 and 3 above have been implemented, unless other timescales are prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

5.       Before development (including site preparation) is commenced a Tree and Hedge Survey and a protection plan and method plan, incorporating details of a no dig methodology, to protect the existing hedging, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council as Local Planning Authority.  Once these details are approved the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and the tree and hedges protected at all times during site preparation and development.

6.       Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council details a plan of the site showing the details of any proposed planting as well as details of the existing planting to be removed or retained. The approved details shall be carried out in the first planting season following the substantial completion of the development and any planting material which becomes diseased or dies within five years of the completion of the development shall be replaced in the next planting season by the applicants or their successors in title.

7.       Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council precise details of the materials to be used in the external elevations of the development. Once approved the development shall be carried out in accordance with these details.

8.       Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council details of the means of enclosure of the site. The approved means of enclosure shall be erected before the dwellings are  ...  view the full minutes text for item 54.

Proposed Conversion of the Carlton Constitutional Hall into 10 apartments.

RESOLVED to GRANT CONDITIONAL PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the following conditions:-

Conditions

1.       The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission.

2.       The development shall be built in accordance with the details as set out within the application forms received on the 11th May 2015, the plans received on the 18th June 2015, and the Design and Access Statement received on the 18th June 2015.

3.       No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the cycle parking layout as indicated on drawing no CLB/CCKS/2015/0/003 Rev A has been provided and that area shall not thereafter be used for any purpose other than the parking of cycles.

4.       The precise method of storage of cycles within the dedicated building shall be carried out in accordance with the details submitted by email on 13th August 2015.  The cycle store shall be provided in accordance with these details for the life of the development unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

5.       No doors or windows shall open out/protrude over the adopted highway, in contravention of Section 153 of the Highways Act 1980.

6.       The materials used in any exterior work shall be of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the exterior of the existing building.

Reasons

1.       In order to comply with Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.       For the avoidance of doubt.

3.       To ensure that the cycle store is available for storage of cycles.

4.       To define the terms of this permission and in the interests of supporting sustainable transport.

5.       In the interests of pedestrian safety.

6.       To ensure the details of the development are satisfactory, in accordance with the aims of Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (September 2014).

Reasons for Decision

In the opinion of the Borough Council the proposed development is visually acceptable, results in no significant impact on neighbouring properties, the area in general and is acceptable from a highway safety sustainability viewpoint.  The proposal therefore accords with Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and ENV1, H7, H11, H16 and C4 of the Gedling Borough Council Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2014).

Notes to Applicant

Should any bat/s be found during demolition, work must stop immediately. If the bat/s does not voluntarily fly out, the aperture is to be carefully covered over to provide protection from the elements whilst leaving a small gap for the bat to escape should it so desire. The Bat Conservation Trust should be contacted immediately on (0845) 1300228 for further advice and they will provide a licensed bat worker to evaluate the situation and give advice. Failure to comply is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 which makes it an offence to kill, injure or disturb a bat  ...  view the full minutes text for item 55.

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

None.