Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Allan, Bexon, Peter Barnes and Sandra Barnes.

Councillor Doyle attended as substitute for Councillor Bexon and Councillor Ellis attended as substitute for Councillor Peter Barnes.

RESOLVED:

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

None.

Outline planning application for the residential redevelopment of land next to The Folly, Park Lane, Lambley to provide 5 no. new affordable dwellings comprising of 2 no. 2 bedroom bungalows and 3 no. 2 bedroom starter houses.

After discussion and on the requisition of two Members the motion to refuse planning permission was put to a named vote and the motion was carried.

RESOLVED to REFUSE PLANNING PERMISSION.

Conditions

Reasons

1.       In the opinion of the Borough Council, the proposed development would constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt by virtue of not serving the five purposes of land within the Green Belt. Therefore, in the absence of any very special circumstances the proposed development would, by definition, be harmful to the Green Belt contrary to the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework (2012) and the Aligned Core Strategy.

Notes to Applicant

You are advised that as of16th October 2015, the Gedling Borough Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule came into effect. Whilst the above application has been refused by the Local Planning Authority you are advised that CIL applies to all planning permissions granted on or after this date.  Thus any successful appeal against this decision may therefore be subject to CIL (depending on the location and type of development proposed). Full details are available on the Council's website.

Construction of a new medical centre and pharmacy including associated parking, cycle shelters and landscaping on land previously used as a school.

David Evans, the applicant, spoke in favour of the application.

Emily Roberts, a local resident, spoke against the application.

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 hereby permitted shall be constructed and implemented in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: Proposed Site Plan (003 Rev A); Proposed Ground Floor Plan (004); Proposed First and Second Floor Plans (005), received on 21st July 2015; Proposed Elevations (006 Rev A), received on 29th July 2015; Indicative Proposed Highway Works (03 Rev A), received on 11th September 2015; Framework Travel Plan (A2459, Rev A), received on 25th September 2015; and Flood Risk Assessment (V5), received on 1st October 2015.

3.       In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in writing immediately to the Borough Council and development must be halted immediately on that part of the site until such time that the Borough Council has given written approval for works to recommence on site.  Once contamination has been reported to the Borough Council, an assessment of contamination must be undertaken.  This assessment shall include a survey of the extent, scale and nature of contamination and an assessment of the potential risks to human health, property, adjoining land, controlled waters, ecological systems, archaeological sites and ancient monuments.  The assessment shall be undertaken by a competent person and shall assess any contamination of the site whether or not it originates on site.  Where remediation is necessary, a written remediation scheme, together with a timetable for its implementation and verification reporting, must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council.  The remediation scheme shall be implemented as approved.

4.       Before development is commenced a Traffic Regulation Order application to provide No Waiting at Any Time on Knight Street, as shown for indicative purposes on drawing number 03 Rev A, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Nottinghamshire County Council as Highway Authority.

5.       Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council details of a Dust Management Plan.  The plan shall be produced in accordance with 'The Control of Dust and Emissions from Construction and Demolition' (Best Practice Guidance).  The plan shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and shall be retained for the duration of the construction period, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

6.       Before development is commenced, there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council details of wheel washing facilities to be installed on the site.  The approved wheel washing facilities shall be maintained in working order at all times during the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 85.

Variation of Conditions- Demolition of existing car showroom (use class sui generis) and erection of convenience store (use class 1) with associated landscaping, car parking and servicing.

The Service Manager, Planning, introduced the application, providing information in relation to process and the response of the Highways Authority.

Councillor Lawrence moved a motion to grant a variation of conditions, which was duly seconded by Councillor Collis. Following debate, the motion was put to the vote and lost.

Councillor Barnfather moved a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councillor Powell, which was put to the vote and carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 6.55pm.

The meeting was resumed at 7pm.

Councillor Barnfather moved a motion, seconded by Councillor Paling, to defer consideration of the application to a future meeting of the Planning Committee to allow Officers to seek clarification from the Highways Authority as to their views on the road safety impact of the conditions set forth by the Planning Inspector.

The motion was put to the vote and it was

RESOLVED:

That consideration of the application be deferred to a future meeting of the Planning Committee.

Alterations to existing garage and rear extension.

RESOLVED to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION.

Conditions

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

2.       The development must be built in accordance with approved plans: Dwg No's SW/2015/PL/1 and SW/2015/02 received on 10 September 2015.

3.       The materials to be used in the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted shall match those used in 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.       In the interests of visual amenity, in accordance with the aims of policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy.

Reasons for Decision

In the opinion of the Borough Council the proposed development is visually acceptable and results in no significant impact on neighbouring properties, or the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The proposal therefore accords with policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Notes to Applicant

Planning Statement - The Borough Council has worked positively and proactively with the applicant in accordance with paragraphs 186 to 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework. During the processing of the application there were no problems for which the Local Planning Authority had to seek a solution in relation to this application.

The attached permission is for development which will involve building up to, or close to, the boundary of the site.  Your attention is drawn to the fact that if you should need access to neighbouring land in another ownership in order to facilitate the construction of the building and its future maintenance you are advised to obtain permission from the owner of the land for such access before beginning your development.

The proposed development lies within a coal mining area which may contain unrecorded coal mining related hazards. If any coal mining feature is encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to The Coal Authority on 0845 762   6848. Further information is also available on The Coal Authority website at www.coal.decc.gov.uk.Property specific summary information on past, current and future coal mining activity can be obtained from The Coal Authority's Property Search Service on 0845 762 6848 or at www.groundstability.com.

RESOLVED:

To note the report.

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

None.