Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Adams, Bexon and Paling. Councillor Creamer attended as substitute.

RESOLVED:

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

Councillors Gregory and Miller declared pecuniary interests in agenda items 6-14 and 16 as Members of the Gedling Homes Board.

Councillor Barnfather declared a prejudicial interest in agenda item 15 as he was a close personal friend and neighbour of one of the objectors.

Councillors Barnfather and Powell declared personal interests in agenda item 10 as users of Balfour Conservative Club who had objected to the proposal.

The Chair declared collective non-pecuniary interests in agenda items 6, 18 and 19 as Gedling Borough Council was owner of the sites under consideration.

Erection of a 4MW PV Solar Farm and associated infrastructure.

Ed Jessamine, on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of the development.

RESOLVED:

To grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

1.         The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years from the date of this decision. Written confirmation of the date when electricity is first exported to the grid from the photovoltaic arrays hereby permitted (First Export Date) shall be submitted to the Borough Council within one month of the date of this taking place.

2.         This permission shall endure for a period of 25 years from the First Export Date (of electricity to the grid), after which the use shall cease, and the solar arrays and all ancillary structures shall be removed from the site, and the land restored in accordance with details to be approved in writing under condition 10 below. The site shall be decommissioned in accordance with the details to be approved under condition 10 within 6 months from the date of the last export of electricity.

3.         The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the following approved plans and documents except insofar as may be otherwise required by other conditions of this planning permission: Planning Statement; Alternative Site Assessment (prepared by NLP); Design and Access Statement (prepared by NLP); Extended Phase 1 Ecology Survey Report (prepared by Lockhart Garrat); Arboricultural Statement (prepared by Lockhart Garrat); Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (Applied Landscape Design); Glint and Glare Study (Pager Power); Highways Impact Statement (Bancroft Consulting); Agricultural Land Classification Report (Richard Stock); Desk Based Heritage Assessment (RPS); Site Location Plan (ref:GIS/50539/01-22); Site Layout (ref. 1053-A-01 rev -); Topographical Survey (ref 81/01); Solar Array Details (ref. 02); Control Room Details (ref. 03); Inverter Cabin Details (ref. 04); Customer Cabin Details (ref. 05); DNO Switchroom Details (ref. 06); Fence and Gates Details (ref. 07); and Camera Details (ref. 08).

4.         Prior to the commencement of development a Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The BMP shall include details of the seeding of the site with species rich wildflower grassland mix using native species to the area; the planting of a new native-species hedgerow along the western part of the northern boundary and along the whole western boundary; details of the controls of vegetation clearance; details of the proposed lighting and its direction (away from trees); precise details and locations of the proposed bird and bat boxes; and, details of the measures to be put in place to protect semi-improved grassland field margins, hedgerows and woodland edge. Once approved the BMP shall be complied with and implemented as approved and shall thereafter be maintained or retained for the lifetime of the development, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

5.         Before the development hereby approved is commenced an updated badger survey shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

Residential development on land to south-east of Kighill Lane to provide 16 No. 2 bedroom retirement bungalows.

The Planning Delivery Manager advised members that a further late letter of representation had been received from the applicant. The letter stated that the applicants would ensure that construction would be commenced within two years, that local residents would be given priority as residents and that a local labour agreement would be put in place. Members were advised that these representations did not address the concerns raised n the report and the recommendation to refuse was unchanged.

RESOLVED:

To refuse outline planning permission for the following 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).

2.         By virtue of its isolated location any residents would be naturally inclined to be heavily reliant on private motor vehicles to access services and facilities. It is the opinion of the Borough Council that the development would therefore not represent sustainable development, contrary to paragraph 55 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

3.         In the opinion of the Borough Council the high density of the proposed development would not reflect the pattern of development in the immediate surrounding area and would not add to the overall quality of the area enhancing local identity. The proposal is therefore contrary to Section 7 of the NPPF and Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (September 2014).

Erection of Visitors Centre for Country Park (sui generis) comprising Cafe and WC building; associated landscaping and external works; new paths; foul and surface water drainage provision; site lighting; external air source heat pump condenser compound; and removal of trees. Creation of 36 space car parking and 2 space coach parking and turning, retention of existing 64 space car parks.

Jayne Green, a neighbouring resident, spoke in objection to the proposed development.

RESOLVED:

To grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

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

2.         The development herby approved shall be completed strictly in accordance with the plans and application forms received on 5th July 2016, document no's: Design and Access Statement (First Issue 05/07/2016); Arboricultural Assessment (July 2016); Ecological Appraisal (July 2016); Non-residential Mining Report (51001175308001); Transport Assessment (TPLE61348); Proposed Site Plan (3100_12_rev C); Block Plan (3100_11_rev C); Site location drawing (3100_10_rev C); Proposed Views (3100_16); Proposed Elevations (3100_15_rev B); Proposed Site Sections (3100_13_rev A); Landscape Strategy (1016 001) and Proposed Plans (3100_14_rev C).

3.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council a Landscape and Ecological Management Plan which incorporates detailed landscape design proposals including details of planting and species types, tree protection measures and plans to show any changes to existing levels.  Measures to be taken for wildlife protection and habitat enhancement should also be incorporated into the Plan such as precautionary methods of working in relation to reptiles, and a pre-commencement walkover to confirm that the site remains free of badger activity.  The Landscape Scheme should include species mixes, establishment methods and maintenance regimes with the use of native species of tree and shrub as well as wildflower seed mixes and wetland planting. A Habitat Creation Strategy should detail the salvage and temporary stockpile of the top 100mm of low-nutrient, seed-bearing substrate in all areas to be affected by the development that currently support semi-improved grassland. The creation of a south-facing 'butterfly bank' using surplus soils, topped with substrate, along the northern side of the new car parking to provide replacement dingy skipper habitat.  Once approved the scheme shall be implemented strictly in accordance with the approved details.

4.         Before development is commenced precise details of any external lighting including proposed hours of use shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council. The lighting scheme should accord with the recommendations made in section 4.14 of the Ecological Appraisal and the Bat Conservation Trust's 2014 publication 'Artificial Lighting and wildlife - Interim Guidance: Recommendations to help minimise the impact of artificial lighting. Once approved the lighting scheme shall then be installed and operated in accordance with the approved details at all times.

5.         Notwithstanding the submitted details, before development is commenced a Transport Assessment showing the potential increase in vehicle generation at the junction to the Country Park shall be submitted to the Borough Council. The data should form the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 28.

Councillor Gregory and Miller left the meeting.

Demolition of existing garages and construction of 2 No 2 Bed semi-detached houses and associated external works.

The Planning Delivery Manager introduced the report and explained that the following eight applications were related but must be considered separately by the Committee. He added that further letters of objection had been received which raised no issues not already addressed in the report.

The Chair invited Deborah Higgins, on behalf of the applicants, to speak in support of the developments. He explained that the speaker would be permitted to speak about all eight sites initially and then given the opportunity to address any concerns raised by speakers on each site in turn. Peter Oliver, a neighbouring resident, spoke in objection to the proposed development.

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 approved shall be built in accordance with the the application form, Design Statement, received on 10th March 2016, Arboricultural Survey and Assessment and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Preliminary Protected Species Survey received on 15th June 2016, revised plans, drawing no's SK20.002 rev D and SK90.002 rev H, received on 21st July 2016, and e-mail received on 4th August 2016.

3.         The dwellings shall not be occupied/brought into use until the existing radius kerbs/ site access has been reinstated as footway and domestic flush dropped vehicular footway crossings are constructed and available for use in accordance with the Highway Authority specification to the satisfaction of the Borough Council.

4.         The dwellings shall not be occupied/brought into use until all drives and any parking or turning areas are surfaced in a hard bound material (not loose gravel) for a minimum of 5.5 metres behind the Highway boundary. The surfaced drives and any parking or turning areas shall then be maintained in such hard bound material for the life of the development.

5.         The dwellings shall not be occupied/brought into use until the access driveway / parking / turning area (s) is constructed with provision to prevent the unregulated discharge of surface water from the driveway/parking/turning area(s) to the public highway in accordance with details first submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council. The provision to prevent the unregulated discharge of surface water to the public highway shall then be retained for the life of the development.

6.         Notwithstanding the provisions within the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any revoking or re-enacting of that order) no walls/fences shall be erected or on adjacent to the front boundary of the site.

7.         In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development it must be reported in writing immediately to the Borough Council and once the Borough Council has identified the part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination development must be halted on  ...  view the full minutes text for item 29.

Demolition of existing garages and construction of 2 No 2 Bed houses and 1 No 3 Bed house with associated external works.

RESOLVED:

To grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

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

2.         The development hereby approved shall be built in accordance with the application form, site location plan and Design Statement, received on 11th March 2016, Arboricultural Survey and Assessment and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Preliminary Protected Species Survey received on 15th June 2016, and revised plans, drawing no's SK20.003 rev D and SK90.003 rev F, received on 21st July 2016.

3.         In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development it must be reported in writing immediately to the Borough Council and once the Borough Council has identified the part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination development must be halted on that part of the site. An assessment must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Borough Council, and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme, together with a timetable for its implementation and verification reporting, must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council.

4.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council a landscape plan of the site showing the position, type and planting size of all trees and shrubs proposed to be planted. The landscape scheme shall include only native species of local provenance and ornamental species that attract wildlife as recommended in section 6.3.2 of the Ecology Survey. The recommended bird boxes presented in section 6.4.1 of the Ecology Survey shall be integrated in the landscape scheme. Once approved, the landscape scheme 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.

5.         The window to the first floor bathroom on the side elevation of the proposed dwelling on Plot 1, as shown on drawing no. SK 20.003 rev D, shall be obscure glazed to a minimum of Pilkington Level 4 and top opening only at all times following first occupation of the dwelling.

6.         Before development is commenced a Tree Protection Plan, as set out within BS5837:2012 including any special measures appropriate with safe tree retention for the proposed works, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council.

7.         The development hereby permitted shall not commence until drainage plans for the disposal of surface water and foul sewage have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council. Once approved the scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is first brought into use.

Reasons

1.         In order to comply with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 30.

Demolition of existing garages and construction of 2 No 2 Bed semi-detached houses and associated external works.

The Planning delivery Manager advised members of an error in the report that started 14 garages were currently vacant. This figure was in fact six.

Michael Evans, a neighbouring resident, spoke in objection to the development.

RESOLVED:

To grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

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

2.         The development hereby approved shall be built in accordance with the application form received on 10th March 2016, Arboricultural Survey and Assessment and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Preliminary Protected Species Survey received on 15th June 2016, revised plans, drawing no's SK20.006 rev D and SK90.006 rev L, received on 21st July 2016, and revised Design Statement received on 8th August 2016.

3.         The development hereby permitted shall not commence until drainage plans for the disposal of surface water and foul sewage have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council. Once approved the scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is first brought into use.

4.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council a landscape plan of the site showing the position, type and planting size of all trees and shrubs proposed to be planted. The landscape scheme shall include only native species of local provenance and ornamental species that attract wildlife as recommended in section 6.3.2 of the Ecology Survey. The recommended bird boxes presented in section 6.4.1 of the Ecology Survey shall be integrated in the landscape scheme. Once approved, the landscape scheme 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.

5.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the parking and turning areas are surfaced in a bound material with the parking bays clearly delineated in accordance with drawing number SK90.006. The parking and turning areas shall be maintained in the bound material for the life of the development and shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking and turning of vehicles.

6.         In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development it must be reported in writing immediately to the Borough Council and once the Borough Council has identified the part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination development must be halted on that part of the site. An assessment must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Borough Council, and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme, together with a timetable for its implementation and verification reporting, must be submitted to and approved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 31.

Demolition of existing garages and construction of 4 No 1 Bed apartments and associated external works.

John Marshall, a neighbouring resident, spoke in objection to the development.

RESOLVED:

To grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

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

2.         The development hereby approved shall be built in accordance with the the application form and Design Statement, received on 10th March 2016, Arboricultural Survey and Assessment and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Preliminary Protected Species Survey received on 15th June 2016, and revised plans, drawing no's SK20.007 rev F received on 14th July 2016 and SK90.007 rev K received on 21st July 2016.

3.         In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development it must be reported in writing immediately to the Borough Council and once the Borough Council has identified the part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination development must be halted on that part of the site. An assessment must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Borough Council, and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme, together with a timetable for its implementation and verification reporting, must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council.

4.         The development hereby permitted shall not commence until drainage plans for the disposal of surface water and foul sewage have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council. Once approved the scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is first brought into use.

5.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council a landscape plan of the site showing the position, type and planting size of all trees and shrubs proposed to be planted. The landscape scheme shall include only native species of local provenance and ornamental species that attract wildlife as recommended in section 6.3.2 of the Ecology Survey. The recommended bird boxes presented in section 6.4.1 of the Ecology Survey shall be integrated in the landscape scheme. Once approved, the landscape scheme 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.

6.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the visibility splays of 2.4 x 43m are provided from the proposed access. The area within the visibility splays referred to in this condition shall thereafter be kept free of all obstructions, structures or erections exceeding 0.6metres in height for the life of the development.

7.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until a dropped vehicular footway crossing is available for the new access point and is constructed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.

Demolition of existing garages and construction of 2 No 2 Bed houses and 2 No 3 bed houses with associated external works.

The Planning Delivery Manager referred to an error in the section of the report describing the proposed development. He confirmed that the proposal was for four dwellings and not two as stated in the report.

Wendy Wheat, a neighbouring resident, spoke in objection to the application.

RESOLVED:

To grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

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

2.         The development hereby approved shall be built in accordance with the application form, site location plan and Design Statement, received on 11th March 2016, Arboricultural Survey and Assessment and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Preliminary Protected Species Survey received on 15th June 2016, and revised plans, drawing no's SK20.008-01 rev D received on 14th July 2016, SK20.008-02 rev A received on 21st July 2016, SK90.008 rev K received on 4th August 2016, and SK20.008 rev F received on 10th August 2016.

3.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the parking and turning areas are surfaced in a bound material, together with all parking available for use in accordance with drawing number SK090.008 rev K. The parking and turning areas shall be maintained in the bound material for the life of the development and shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking, turning and loading and unloading of vehicles.

4.         In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development it must be reported in writing immediately to the Borough Council and once the Borough Council has identified the part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination development must be halted on that part of the site. An assessment must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Borough Council, and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme, together with a timetable for its implementation and verification reporting, must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council.

5.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council a landscape plan of the site showing the position, type and planting size of all trees and shrubs proposed to be planted. The landscape scheme shall include only native species of local provenance and ornamental species that attract wildlife as recommended in section 6.3.2 of the Ecology Survey. The recommended bird boxes presented in section 6.4.1 of the Ecology Survey shall be integrated in the landscape scheme. Once approved, the landscape scheme 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.

6.         Before development is commenced a Tree  ...  view the full minutes text for item 33.

Demolition of existing garages and construction of 2 No 2 Bed apartments and associated external works.

Helen Saunders, a neighbouring resident, spoke in objection to the development.

RESOLVED:

To grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

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

2.         The development hereby approved shall be built in accordance with the the application form, site location plan and Design Statement, received on 11th March 2016, Arboricultural Survey and Assessment and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Preliminary Protected Species Survey received on 15th June 2016, and revised plans, drawing no's SK20.009 rev F received on 11th August 2016, and SK90.009 rev K received on 22nd July 2016.

3.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the parking and turning areas are surfaced in a bound material with the parking bays clearly delineated in accordance with drawing number SK090.009 rev K. The parking and turning areas shall be maintained in the bound material for the life of the development and shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking, turning and loading and unloading of vehicles.

4.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council a landscape plan of the site showing the position, type and planting size of all trees and shrubs proposed to be planted. The landscape scheme shall include only native species of local provenance and ornamental species that attract wildlife as recommended in section 6.3.2 of the Ecology Survey. The recommended bird boxes presented in section 6.4.1 of the Ecology Survey shall be integrated in the landscape scheme. Once approved, the landscape scheme 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.

5.         The development hereby permitted shall not commence until drainage plans for the disposal of surface water and foul sewage have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council. Once approved the scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is first brought into use.

6.         In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development it must be reported in writing immediately to the Borough Council and once the Borough Council has identified the part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination development must be halted on that part of the site. An assessment must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Borough Council, and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme, together with a timetable for its implementation and verification reporting, must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council.

7.         Before development is commenced a Tree Protection Plan, as set  ...  view the full minutes text for item 34.

Demolition of existing garages and construction of 2 No 2 Bed houses and 2 No 3 Bed houses and associated external works.

RESOLVED:

To grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

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

2.         The development hereby approved shall be built in accordance with the application form, site location plan and Design Statement, received on 11th March 2016, Arboricultural Survey and Assessment and Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Preliminary Protected Species Survey received on 15th June 2016, and revised plans, drawing no's SK20.010 rev C received on 17th June 2016, SK20.010-01 rev C received on 14th July 2016, and SK90.010 rev H, received on 21st July 2016.

3.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the parking and turning areas are surfaced in a bound material with the parking bays clearly delineated in accordance with drawing number SK.90.010 Rev H. The parking and turning areas shall be maintained in the bound material for the life of the development and shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking, turning and loading and unloading of vehicles.

4.         In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development it must be reported in writing immediately to the Borough Council and once the Borough Council has identified the part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination development must be halted on that part of the site. An assessment must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Borough Council, and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme, together with a timetable for its implementation and verification reporting, must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council.

5.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council a landscape plan of the site showing the position, type and planting size of all trees and shrubs proposed to be planted. The landscape scheme shall include only native species of local provenance and ornamental species that attract wildlife as recommended in section 6.3.2 of the Ecology Survey. The recommended bird boxes presented in section 6.4.1 of the Ecology Survey shall be integrated in the landscape scheme. Once approved, the landscape scheme 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.

6.         The window to the first floor bathroom on the side elevation of the hereby approved dwelling on Plot 3, as shown on drawing no. SK 20.010 rev C, shall be obscure glazed to a minimum level of Pilkington Level 4 at all times following the first occupation of the dwelling. Any opening unit should only be to hung.

7.         Before development  ...  view the full minutes text for item 35.

Demolition of existing garages and construction of 4 no.1 bed flats of 2 storeys in two blocks.

RESOLVED:

To grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

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

2.         The development hereby approved shall be built in accordance with the the application form, Design Statement and Site 24 existing site and location plan (drawing no. Job 3680 00.024) received on 18th March 2016 and the Site 24 proposed site and location plan (drawing no. Job 3680 100.024) received on 20th July 2016.

3.         In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development it must be reported in writing immediately to the Borough Council and once the Borough Council has identified the part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination development must be halted on that part of the site. An assessment must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Borough Council, and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme, together with a timetable for its implementation and verification reporting, must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council.

4.         The apartments shall not be occupied until the car parking spaces have been lined out, as identified on the submitted plan - drawing no Job 3680 100.024, received on 20th July 2016. These car parking spaces shall be retained for this purpose for the life of the development.

5.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council a landscape plan of the site showing the position, type and planting size of all trees and shrubs proposed to be planted. The approved landscape scheme 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.

6.         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 prior to the first occupation of any of the flats hereby approved and shall thereafter be retained unless alternative means of enclosure are agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

7.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council precise details of any proposed external lighting which shall include siting of the proposed lighting columns or bollards. The proposed lighting shall then be installed in accordance with these details for the life of the development.

8.         The development hereby permitted shall not commence until drainage plans for the disposal of surface water and foul sewage have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council. Once approved the scheme shall be implemented in accordance with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36.

Demolition of the former sheltered accommodation named 'Ernehale Court' for 6 New Build 2B4P 2 Storey Houses and 12 New Build 1B2P Apartments over 3 Storeys.

The Principal Planning Officer advised members that revised plans had recently been received from the applicant which featured slight changes to the design of the building, such as reducing the height by 1 metre, and revised access arrangements. This would result in a new plan reference number being included within condition two. A late representation from the County Council regarding landscaping had also been received, the content of which had been addressed by conditions already proposed.

RESOLVED:

To grant planning permission subject to the following 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 Apartment Plans (Sk 20.005 Rev A) and Drainage Strategy (MA10346), received on 13th May, 2016; Proposed House Plans and Elevations, Plots 1 and 2 (Sk 20.009) and Proposed House Plans and Elevations, Plots 3 - 6 (Sk 20.010), received on 26th July, 2016; Proposed Site Plan (Sk 90.003 Rev F), received on 12th August, 2016; and Proposed Apartment Elevations (Sk 20.006 Rev D) and Proposed Site External Material Palette (Sk 40.001 Rev A), received on 16th August, 2016

3.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council details of a Local Employment Agreement to cover the construction of the development hereby permitted.  The Local Employment Agreement shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

4.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council details of the type of bricks to be used in the external elevations of the proposed flats.  Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with approved materials, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

5.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council details of cycle stands to serve the proposed flats.  The cycle stands shall be provided in accordance with the approved details before the development is first brought into use, unless otherwise prior agreed in writing by the Borough Council, and shall be retained for the lifetime of the development.

6.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council a landscape plan of the site showing the position, type and planting size of all trees and shrubs proposed to be planted.  The landscape plan shall incorporate the recommendations made in section 6.2 of the LSC Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey and Preliminary Protected Species Assessment.  The approved landscape plan shall be carried out in the first planting season following the substantial completion of the development.  If within a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 37.

Councillors Gregory and Miller re-joined the meeting. Councillor Barnfather left the meeting. 

New build dwelling.

Charles Bullough, a neighbouring resident spoke in objection to the development.

RESOLVED:

To grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

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

2.         The development shall be carried out in accordance with the application form and site location plan received on 26th April 2016, revised plans, RC/RM/02/06/16/02 and RC/RM/02/06/16/01, received on 5th July 2016, and e-mail received on 11th August 2016.

3.         The dwelling shall not be brought into use until all drives and any parking or turning areas are surfaced in a hard bound material (not loose gravel) for a minimum of 5.5 metres behind the Highway boundary. The surfaced drives and any parking or turning areas shall then be maintained in such hard bound material for the life of the development.

4.         The dwelling shall not be brought into use until the access driveway / parking / turning area (s) is constructed with provision to prevent the unregulated discharge of surface water from the driveway/parking/turning area(s) to the public highway in accordance with details first submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council. The provision to prevent the unregulated discharge of surface water to the public highway shall then be retained for the life of the development.

5.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council details of the means of surfacing of the unbuilt on portions of the site. Once approved the development shall be constructed in accordance with these approved details.

6.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved by the Borough Council a landscape plan of the site showing the position, type and planting size of all trees and shrubs proposed to be planted and including where appropriate details of existing trees to be felled and retained. Once approved, the landscape scheme 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 a Method Statement, an RPA plan and a Tree Protection Plan, as set out within BS5837:2012, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council. Once approved the means of protection shall be retained until the completion of all building operations unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

8.         The window to the first floor bathroom on the north side elevation, as shown on drawing no. RC/RM/02/06/16/01, shall be obscure glazed to a minimum level of Pilkington Level 4 and prior to the first occupation of the hereby approved dwelling. Any opening units shall only be top hung.

Reasons

1.         In order to comply  ...  view the full minutes text for item 38.

Councillor Barnfather re-joined the meeting.

Proposed New Dwelling on Land Adjoining 1 Cheadle Close.

Evelyn Casimiro, the applicant, spoke in support of the development.

RESOLVED:

To grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

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

2.         The development shall be undertaken in accordance with the details as set out within the application forms, the Design and Access Statement and the plans including drawing numbers 001, 002 revision C,  003 and 004, received on the 17th May 2016.

3.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council precise details 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 in writing 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.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing 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 in accordance with the approved details and be completed in accordance with the approved details before the dwelling is first occupied.

6.         No works permitted under Class A, B, C, D and E of Part 1 Schedule 2 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any Statutory Instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order) shall be undertaken without the prior written permission of the Borough Council as Local Planning Authority.

7.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until a dropped vehicular footway crossing is available for use and constructed in accordance with the Highway Authority specification to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

8.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the driveway is surfaced in a hard bound material (not loose gravel) for a minimum of 5.5 metres behind the Highway boundary. The surfaced driveway shall then be maintained in such hard bound material for the life of the development.

9.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the driveway is constructed with provision to prevent the unregulated discharge of surface water from the driveway, parking and turning area to the public highway in accordance  ...  view the full minutes text for item 39.

To install 1 hanging illuminated box sign, 1 illuminated notice board and 2 boards.

RESOLVED:

To grant advertisement consent subject to the following conditions:

1.         The development herby approved shall only be carried out in accordance with the application form and drawing  received on the 17th June 2016, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

2.         The illumination shall be as shown on the approved drawing, listed in Condition 1 above, and the means of illumination must not be intermittent, pulsing or flashing kind.

3.         The consent to display advertisements is for a period of 5 years commencing on the date of this decision.

4.         All advertisements displayed, and any site used for the display of advertisements shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition to the reasonable satisfaction of the Borough Council.

5.         Any hoardings or similar structure, sign, placard, board or device erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a safe condition.          

6.         Where any advertisement is required under the Regulations to be removed, the removal, thereof, shall be carried out to the reasonable satisfaction of the Borough Council.

Reasons

1.         To define the permission, for the avoidance of doubt.

2.         In the interest of highway safety.

3.         To comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning [Control of Advertisements] Regulations.

4.         To comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning [Control of Advertisements] Regulations

5.         To comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning [Control of Advertisements] Regulations.

6.         To comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning [Control of Advertisements] Regulations.

Reasons for Decision

In the opinion of the Borough Council the signage will result in no undue impact on the amenity of adjacent properties or the area in general and is acceptable from a highway safety viewpoint. The proposal is therefore in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (March2012) and the 2007 Advertisement Regulations.

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.

Change of use of land from open space to residential curtilage.

RESOLVED:

To defer consideration of the item pending clarification of the arrangements for transfer of the land and any associated future planning permissions.

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

None.