Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Barnes, Barnfather, Rachael Ellis, Ron McCrossen and Miller.  Councillors Creamer, Scroggie and Sam Smith attended as substitutes.

RESOLVED:

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

None.

Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 3 retail units at ground floor with 8 apartments over.

Emily Quilty, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application.

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the report.  He informed the committee that following the publication of the agenda a further seven letters of representation had been received relating to heritage impact, residential amenity, highway safety, visual amenity, ecology and other matters relating to no demand for the retail units and  increased flooding risk. 

He summarised a statement that the applicant’s agent had provided in which they supported the officer’s recommendation - the proposal accorded with the adopted development plan; the proposal did not require any changes to the bus stop; they agreed to the suggested conditions including the additional survey work in relation to trees and protected species and concluded that the development was in accordance with both Local and National Planning Policy thus fulfilling the allocation afforded to the site within the Local Plan making.

He added that in relation to the additional representations the majority of the comments reiterated those previously discussed within the report and provided further clarity on highway safety and heritage impact.

He concluded that the proposal would not result in unacceptable harm to the amenity of neighbouring occupiers and subject to additional survey work to adequately assess the impact on trees and protected species, the proposal was recommended for approval subject to the conditions set out in the report.

Councillor Hope declared an interest in item number 4 - Application no. 2019/1180 - 34 Main Street, Calverton by virtue of his position as a Parish Councillor for Calverton Parish Council.  Councillor Hope informed the committee that he personally had no input or discussions with Calverton Parish Council leading to their objections to the application. 

On the requisition of two members, the motion to grant planning permission was put to a named vote and the motion was not carried.

The Chair proposed a motion, which was seconded, to record the names of councillors who would be willing to appear at a hearing if the refusal of the application, contrary to officer recommendation was to be the subject of an appeal.

Councillors Adams, Creamer, David Ellis, Ellwood, Hope, Keneally, Paling, Parr, Scroggie, Sam Smith, Wheeler and Wilkinson all raised their hands to indicate that they would be prepared to appear at a hearing if required.

The Chair proposed a motion, which was seconded, to briefly adjourn the meeting to allow officers to draft the proposed reasons for refusal of the application. The motion was supported and the Chair declared it carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:16pm

The meeting resumed at 7:26pm

Councillor David Ellis re-joined the meeting.

Following debate, an alternative proposal to refuse planning permission was moved and duly seconded and it was

RESOLVED:

To refuse  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

Change of use of agricultural land to a mixed traditional, natural and woodland burial ground, erection of facilities building and associated car park, landscaping and new access arrangements onto Georges Lane.

Matthew Lymn Rose of A W Lymn, the applicant, spoke in favour of the application.

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the report.

RESOLVED:

To Grant planning permission subject to 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 completed in accordance with the following drawings and documents:

Site Location Plan (9175-L-101 rev A)

Landscape Masterplan (9175-L-104 rev E)

Cemetery shelter plan (PL-01 rev A)

Access Arrangement Plan (TA01 rev F)

Ecological Appraisal (December 2021)

Tree Survey (P2349/1121/02)

 3       No development or burials shall take place in the area identified as "Area of archaeological interest" identified on the drawing number 9175-L-104 rev E.

 4       The proposed development hereby permitted shall not be brought into use until the site access arrangement as shown on drawing number TA01 revision F has been provided. The site access shall then be maintained in accordance with the approved details for the lifetime of the development.

 5       The proposed development hereby permitted shall not be brought into use until Calverton Footpath 22 has been diverted in accordance with the details as shown on drawing number TA01 revision F.

 6       The proposed development hereby permitted shall not be brought into use until the visibility splays of 2.4m x 103m and 2.4m x 56m as shown on drawing TA01 revision F have been provided.

 7       The proposed development hereby permitted shall not be brought into use until the site access arrangement as shown on drawing TA01 revision F has been constructed with provision to prevent the discharge of surface water from the access to the public highway. The provision to prevent the discharge of surface water to the public highway shall then be retained for the lifetime of the development.

 8       The proposed development hereby permitted shall not be brought into use until the bus stop has been stopped up and relocated in accordance with the details set out on drawing number TA01 Rev F.

 9       The proposed development hereby permitted shall not be brought into use until details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority as to the position and specification within the development of one (1) Electric Vehicle Recharging Point. The Electric Vehicle Recharging Point shall be in a prominent position on the site and shall be for the exclusive use of zero emission vehicles. The Electric Vehicle Recharging Points shall be installed prior to occupation of any part of the development and shall be thereafter maintained in the location as approved for the lifetime of the development. All EV charging points shall meet relevant safety and accessibility requirements and be clearly marked with their purpose; which should be drawn to the attention of staff and visitors.

10       Prior to commencement  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

Unauthorised change of use from woodland to events venue with associated erection of 2 no. joined tipi tents, erection of a stage and siting of a WC trailer, trailer mounted cabin and seating.

The Head of Development and Place introduced the report.

RESOLVED:

That the Head of Development and Place, in conjunction with the Head of Governance and Customer Services, be authorised to take all relevant planning enforcement action including the service of any necessary enforcement notices and issue of proceedings through the courts, if required, to ensure the cessation of the unauthorised change of use of the site as an events venue and removal of all associated structures and facilities including 2 no. joined tipi tents, wooden framed stage, trailer mounted timber cabin, WC trailer, seating, tables and wooden archway.

The Head of Development and Place introduced the report.

RESOLVED:

To note Cabinet’s resolution on the suitability of implementing an Article 4 direction to introduce a requirement for planning permission to change from a C3 Dwellinghouse (family dwelling) to a C4 HMO (3-6 unrelated people who share facilities) in the Netherfield Ward.

The Head of Development and Place introduced the report.

RESOLVED:

To note the Housing Delivery Action Plan 2022 published in July 2022, attached as Appendix 1. 

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

RESOLVED:

To note the information.

None.