Agenda and minutes

Planning Committee - Wednesday 8 January 2014 6.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber. View directions

Contact: Lyndsey Parnell  Members' Services Officer

Items
No. Item

105.

Apologies for Absence.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Hope and Beeston MBE.  

106.

To approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 11 December 2013. pdf icon PDF 43 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

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

107.

Declaration of Interests

Minutes:

On behalf of all members of the Planning Committee, the Chair declared an interest in item 4 due to the Council’s ownership of part of the land and items 7, 8 and 9 due to the Council being the applicant in each case.   

108.

Application No. 2013/0546- Land Off Teal Close, Netherfield, Nottinghamshire pdf icon PDF 625 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED: To grant outline planning permission, subject to a 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, the Gedling Access Road, Junction Mitigation Measures, public transport, Travel Plan Monitoring, Educational Facilities, Primary Healthcare, Affordable Housing, Open Space, an Ecology Park and Air Quality Monitoring; and subject to the following conditions:     

 

Conditions

 

1.         Application for the approval of reserved matters shall be made to the Local planning Authority not later than five 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 Local Planning Authority 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 development shall be carried out in accordance with the Schedule of Development revision B submitted on the 10th October 2013 and the following plans; Site Location Plan DE076_016; Parameters Plan DE076_014 Rev B. The vehicular accesses to the site shall be constructed in general accordance, subject to detailed design, with drawing numbers: 90372_002, 90372_003 (Revision B), deposited on 20th May 2013; and drawing number: 90372_001 (Revision E), received on 6th August 2013.

 

3.         No phase of development shall commence until a Phasing Schedule has been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development hereby approved shall be carried out in phases in accordance with the approved Phasing Schedule unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of a particular phase.

 

4.         The development hereby approved comprises;(1) up to 830 residential dwellings; (2) up to 18,000 square metres of business use falling within use classes B1 'Business', B2 'General Industrial' and B8 'Storage and Distribution'; (3) the creation of a local centre and commercial centre of up to 2,800 square metres within use classes falling into A1 'Shop', A2 'Financial', A3 'Restaurant and café', A4 'Drinking Establishment', A5 'Hot Food Takeway', B1 'Business' and D1 'Non-residential institutions'; (4) a Hotel providing up to 150 beds; (5) up to 500 square metres of uses falling with use classes D1 ' Non- residential institutions' and D2 'Assembly and Leisure' (additional to (3) above); (6) a one form entry primary school which shall cover a minimum of 1.1ha; (7) a C2 'Residential Institution' of up to 60 beds; and (8) general opening space including landscaping, children's play areas, allotments and playing pitches as indicated on the approved parameters plan.

 

5.         The total B1 'Business' floor area within the business and/or local centre and commercial areas hereby approved shall comprise not more than 4,500 square metres . The local centre shall not comprise of more than 2,499 square metres floor area of A1  ...  view the full minutes text for item 108.

109.

Application No. 2013/1003- 231 Mapperley Plains, Arnold, Nottinghamshire pdf icon PDF 170 KB

Minutes:

A motion was put by Councillor Powell and seconded by Councillor Barnfather that the application be deferred to a future meeting in order that both the Applicant and Objector might have the opportunity to speak to the Committee.

 

RESOLVED:

 

To defer consideration of application 2013/1003 – 231 Mapperley Plains, Arnold, Nottinghamshire to a future meeting to enable both the Applicant and the Objector to address the Planning Committee.

110.

Application No. 2013/1347- 41 Hazel Grove, Mapperley, Nottinghamshire pdf icon PDF 144 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED: to grant Conditional Planning Permission subject to the following amended 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 submitted plans received on the 6th November 2013 drawing no's: NG3/2/13, NG3/1/13 and NG5/5/13 and the revised plans received on 20th November 2013 drawing no's: NG3/4/13/AM1and NG3/3/13/AM1.

 

3.         Before development is commenced there shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Borough Council precise details and samples of the materials to be used in the external elevations of the proposed dwellings. Once approved the development shall be constructed in accordance with these approved details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Borough Council.

 

4.         The proposal makes it necessary to amend the dropped vehicular footway crossing over the public highway. This will be required to be constructed in accordance with the Highway Authority specification to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

 

5.         The proposal makes it necessary for all drives, parking or turning areas to be surfaced in a hard bound material (not loose gravel). The surfaced drives and parking or turning areas shall then be maintained in such hard bound material for the life of the development.

 

 

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.         In the interests of Highway safety

 

5.         To reduce the possibility of deleterious material being deposited on the public highway (loose material etc.)

 

 

Reasons for Decision

 

In the opinion of the Borough Council the proposed development results in no significant impact on neighbouring residential properties, highway safety or to the character or appearance of the site and the wider streetscene. The proposal therefore accords with Policy H10 (Extensions) and Policy ENV1 (Development Criteria) of the Gedling Borough Council Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2008).

 

Notes to Applicant

 

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.

 

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.

 

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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 110.

111.

Application No. 2013/1387- Gedling Country Park, Lambley Lane, Gedling, Nottinghamshire pdf icon PDF 173 KB

Minutes:

 

RESOLVED:

 

To Grant the Variation of Conditions 2, 3, 23 and 24 and the Removal of Conditions 7, 10 and 12 attached to Planning Permission 2012/1456.

 

Conditions

 

2.         The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans received on the 7th December 2012, the 18th December 2012, the revised plans received on the 28th January 2013, the revised plans received on the 27th February 2013, the revised plan received on the 1st March 2013 and the plans received on the 8th November 2013, drawing numbers LR/4017514/08, LR/4017514/09, LR4017514/10, LR4017514/11, LR/4017514/12, LR/401754/05, LR4017514/03A, LR/4017514/06, LR/4017514/06, LR/4017514/02A, LR/4017514/02D, LR/4017514/03C and LR4017514/04E.

 

3.         The development as approved under application reference 2012/1456 shall be carried out in two phases. Phase 1 works will include site clearance, repairs to the drainage system, path works, fencing, cultivation and seeding which will be carried out between December 2013 and April 2014. Phase 2 of the works will include the provision of the car park and access of Spring Lane together with the footway along Spring Lane, these works being carried out in the Summer of 2014, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Borough Council as local planning authority.

 

23.       The gates to the proposed access point from Spring Lane shall open inwards.

 

24.       The vehicular access point into the site from Spring Lane shall not be used between the hours of 21.00 and 06.00 from 1st June to 30th September inclusive and shall not be used between the hours of 19.00 and 07.00 from 1st October to 31st May inclusive.

 

Reasons

 

2.         For the avoidance of doubt.

 

3.         For the avoidance of doubt.

 

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

 

24.       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 proposed variation of conditions 2, 3, 23 and 24 and the proposed removal of conditions 7, 10 and 12 attached to planning permission 2012/1456 are acceptable resulting in no significant impact on highway safety or visitors to the country park. The proposal therefore accords with policies ENV1 and ENV44 of the Gedling Borough Council Replacement Local Plan (Certain Policies Saved 2008) and the policies contained within the National Planning Policy Framework and the Gedling Borough Council Aligned Core Strategy.

 

Notes to Applicant

 

Planning Statement - The Borough Council has worked positively and proactively with the applicant/agent by liaising and discussing the proposal with the applicant/agent which is in accordance with paragraphs 186 to 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

You are advised that the remaining conditions attached to planning permission reference 2012/1456 shall be adhered to at all times.

 

112.

Application No. 2013/1482- Gedling Country Park, Lambley Lane, Gedling, Nottinghamshire pdf icon PDF 128 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

To GRANT ADVERTISMENT CONSENT subject to the following conditions:

 

Conditions

 

1.         The proposed signage hereby approved shall be erected in accordance with the signage detail plans deposited on 12th December 2013 and revised layout plan deposited on the 8th January 2014.

 

2.         Sign 7A as indicated on the revised layout plan and photomontages deposited on the 8th January 2013 shall be set back flush with the hedge line as far as possible so as  not to protrude into the highway verge and shall be so sited for a temporary period of 6 months from the date of this permission.

 

Reasons

 

1.         For the avoidance of doubt.

 

2.         In the interests of highway and pedestrian safety.

 

Reasons for Decision

 

In the opinion of the Borough Council the proposed signs will result in no undue impact on the amenity of adjacent residential properties or the area in general and are acceptable from a highway safety viewpoint.  The application is therefore in accordance with the 2007 Advertisement Regulations.

 

Notes to Applicant

 

Decision Statement - The Local Planning Authority has worked with the applicant in accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework paragraphs 186 to 187

113.

Application No. 2013/1503- Arnold Leisure Centre, High Street, Arnold, Nottinghamshire pdf icon PDF 167 KB

Minutes:

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 carried out in accordance with the approved plans deposited on the 12th December 2013 (drg no.s 3910-001 PL06 Rev A, 3910-002 GA15, 3910-002 GA73 Rev A and 3910-001 PL05 Rev A.

 

3.         The air handling/ventilation unit hereby approved under planning permission 2013/0620 shall be installed in accordance with drawing no.s PL 04, PL 06 and M/SK-01 and the Flaktwoods system details and specifications deposited on the 10th June 2013 and 27th June 2013. An air handling/ventilation system that accords with the submitted details and specifications shall thereafter be retained in working order at all times for the lifetime of the development.

 

Reasons

 

1.         In order to comply with Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.         For the avoidance of doubt.

 

3.         For the avoidance of doubt.

 

Reasons for Decision

 

In the opinion of the Borough Council, the proposed development would have no undue impact on neighbouring amenity or the locality in general. The proposal is of a scale, design and appearance in keeping with the existing building and Leisure Centre complex and its wider setting. The development therefore complies with the National Planning Policy Framework (2012) and Policy ENV1 of the Gedling Borough 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.

 

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.

 

(Councillor Boot left the meeting at 7.25pm.)

114.

Appeal Decision- Land Adj 51 Kirkby Road, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire pdf icon PDF 103 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

To note the report.

115.

Appeal Decision- 23 Knighton Road, Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire pdf icon PDF 213 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

To note the report.

116.

Planning Delegation Panel Action Sheets pdf icon PDF 33 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

To note the information.

117.

Future Planning Applications

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

To note the information.

118.

Any other items which the Chair considers urgent.

Minutes:

None.