Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Hewson.

RESOLVED:

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

None.

Erection of 1 medium sized wind turbine with a generating capacity of 330kw. The turbine has a hub height of 50.09m and a blade length of 16.7m. Ancillary development comprises a permanent access track and crane pad.

The Service Manager, Planning, introduced the report providing a brief history of the application and informing Members of additional correspondence received. The Service Manager informed Members that additional letters had been received from the applicant’s solicitor, in relation to ownership of the wind turbine, Burton Joyce Parish Council and Woodborough and Calverton Against Turbines (WACAT), raising 1 additional area of objection questioning the carbon report, however the Service Manager informed Members that the carbon report was produced using recognised methodology and was, therefore, valid.

The Service Manager also informed Members that a number of signatures found on the original petition against the wind turbine had been fabricated, however that the issues considered by the petition had been raised in a number of legitimate objections and as such were still relevant.

The Service Manager also commented on the recent ministerial statement setting out new and transitional requirements relating to wind turbine development. The Service Manager informed Members that the transitional arrangements applied to the application and had been considered when deciding the recommendation. 

At the discretion of the Chair, the Planning Committee protocol in regards to speakers was waived and a period of 5 minutes was allowed for the argument for, to be shared by two speakers, and a period of 5 minutes was allowed for the argument against, to be shared by two speakers,

Mr Charles-Jones, the applicant, spoke in favour of the application.

Ms. Rose, aresident supporter, spoke in favour of the application.

Mr Chapman, on behalf of WACAT, spoke against the application.

Mr Quilty, a resident objector, spoke against the application.

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

RESOLVEDto GRANT CONDITIONAL PLANNING PERMISSION:

Conditions

 1         This permission relates to the approved plans, application forms and supporting information dated 11th February 2015 ref: C.0514.

 2         This permission shall endure for a period of 25 years from 1st April 2014 [First Export Date (of electricity to grid)], after which the use shall cease, and the turbine, ancillary structures, crane erection and lay down areas shall be removed from site, and the land restored to its original condition in line with the details submitted under Condition 4, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

 3         The wind turbine hereby approved shall be dismantled and removed from site, in the event of being non-operational for a continuous period in excess of 6  ...  view the full minutes text for item 112.

Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a physical disabilities dwelling.

The Chair informed Members that the application had been referred to Planning Committee by the Planning Committee Delegation Panel due to the high level of public interest.

At the Chair’s discretion, Mr Nocker spoke on behalf of the applicant who was unable to address the Committee.

Mr Nocker, on behalf of the applicant, spoke in favour of the application.

Mr Hill, 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 shall be built in accordance with the details as set out within the application forms received on the 2nd October 2015 and the plans received on the 2nd October 2015.

3.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council precise details and samples of all materials to be used in the external construction of the proposed dwelling. Once these details are approved the dwelling shall be built in accordance with these 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 means of enclosure of the site. Once these details are approved the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The proposed means of enclosure shall be erected before the dwelling is first occupied, and shall thereafter be retained unless alternative means of enclosure are agreed in writing by the Borough Council as Local Planning Authority.

5.         The rendered sections of the dwelling shall be completed before the development is first brought into use.

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 materials to be used in the construction of the dwelling are appropriate, in accordance with the aims of Policy ENV1 of the Borough Council Replacement Local Plan. (Certain Saved Policies 2014).

4.         To ensure that the means of enclosure of the site are appropriate in terms of appearance and protect the privacy of the proposed and neighbouring dwellings, in accordance with the aims of Policy ENV1 of the Borough Council Replacement Local Plan. (Certain Saved Policies 2014).

5.         To ensure that the dwelling is visually acceptable in accordance with the aims of Policy ENV1 of the Borough Council Replacement Local Plan. (Certain Saved Policies 2014).

Reasons for Decision

The proposed development of the site would result in no undue impact on neighbouring properties, the area in general and there are no highway safety implications arising from the proposal. The proposal therefore accords with policies ENV1, H7 and H16 of the Gedling Borough Council Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2014), the National Planning Policy Framework March 2012 and the Aligned Core  ...  view the full minutes text for item 113.

Erection of bungalow on land to rear- appeal dismissed.

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

None.