Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Barnfather, who was substituted at the meeting by Councillor Hewson.

RESOLVED:

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

On behalf of all Planning Committee members, the Chair declared a non - pecuniary interest in item 6 on the agenda, on the grounds that the applicant is a fellow Councillor.

Outline planning application for residential development of up to 220 dwellings, open space, landscaping, attenuation areas, access roads, associated works and demolition of the existing buildings. Detailed approval is sought for access arrangements from High Main Drive, with all other matters to be reserved

Mr Richard Hickman of Modwen Construction (the applicant) spoke in favour of the application.

The Service manager, Planning and Economic Development reported changes made to conditions 19 and 20 of the recommendation, details of which had been circulated at the meeting. The following rationale for the changed conditions was given:

Changes to condition 19

The Service Manager, Planning and Economic Development explained that the change alters when travel plan monitoring should commence and the period for which it should take place, clarifies that monitoring should take place for a period of 5 years and that it should commence at 50% occupation not when development complete. The change brings condition in line with County Council policy. 

Changes to condition 20

The Service Manager, Planning and Economic Development explained that the County Council have advised that reference to trip types can be removed from condition 20 as these are used in relation to retail developments and not housing developments.

Reasons for both conditions would remain the same.

RESOLVED: to GRANT OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION, subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 Agreement with the Borough Council as local planning authority and with the County Council as local highway and education authority for the provision of, or financial contributions towards Public Transport, Travel Plan Monitoring, Educational Facilities, Health Facilities, Affordable Housing, Open Space; and subject to the following conditions:   

Conditions

1.         Application for the Approval of the first phase Reserved Matters shall be made to the Borough Council not later than three years from the date of this permission. Details of Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale (hereinafter called the Reserved Matters) for each phase of development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council before any development within that phase begins and the development shall be carried out as approved. The development hereby permitted shall commence no later than two years from the date of approval of the last Reserved Matters to be approved.

2.         The vehicular access hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the Proposed Highway Works drawing (1144-01 Rev C), deposited on 4th July 2014.

3.         Unless otherwise agreed by the Borough Council, development on any phase must not commence until details for that phase relating to the following have been complied with:Site Characterisation An assessment of the nature and extent of any potential contamination has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council.  This assessment must be undertaken by a competent person, and shall assess any contamination on the site, whether or not it originates on the site.  Moreover, it must include; a survey of the extent, scale and nature of contamination and; an assessment of the potential risks to: human health, property, adjoining land,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 207.

Remove condition 5 of planning consent no. 1991/0127 (agricultural tie).

RESOLVED to Grant Consent to Remove Condition 5 of Planning Permission Number 1991/0127

Reasons for Decision

In the opinion of the Borough Council insufficient demand exists to justify the retention of the planning condition restricting the occupation of the dwelling.  The removal of the condition would be in accordance with the advice as set out in 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.

Removal of planning obligations attached to s106 agreement associated with Planning Application reference 1991/0127.

RESOLVED: that Delegated Authority be granted to the Corporate Director to authorise the Council Solicitor and Monitoring Officer to Discharge the Section 106 Planning Agreement dated 23April 1993, Planning Application reference 1991/0127.

Change of Use at Aspect Court from B1 office unit to D1 nursery/daycare unit.

Councillor Boot informed the Chair that he would not participate in the debate and determination of this item on the grounds of his personal, non - pecuniary interest, and left the meeting.

RESOLVED: to GRANT PLANNING PERMISISON: 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 undertaken in accordance with the details as set out within the application forms received on the 15th April 2014, the plans received on the 15th April 2014, the plan received on the 30th May 2014, the Planning Statement received on the 15th April 2014 and the e-mail received from the applicant's agent confirming that paragraph 5.6 of the Planning Statement should specify that there would be a maximum of 10 full time and part time staff employed at the nursery.

3.         There shall only be a maximum of 32 children accommodated at the premises at any one time.

4.         The premises shall only be used as a children's nursery falling within a Class D1 (Non-Residential Institutions) use under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment and Consequential Provisions) (England) Order 2014 and for no other 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 a satisfactory development, in accordance with the aims of policy ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2008).

4.         To ensure a satisfactory development, in accordance with the aims of policy ENV1 of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2008).

Reasons for Decision

The proposal is appropriate development within the Green Belt, results in no undue impact on the open character of the Green Belt or neighbouring properties and the proposal is acceptable from a highway safety viewpoint. The proposal therefore accords with policies contained within the Aligned Core Strategy, the National Planning Policy Framework and largely accords with policy C3 of the Gedling Borough Council Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2008).

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.

Councillor Boot re-joined the meeting.

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

None.