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To approve the Public Spaces Protection Order for dog fouling (Gedling Borough Council) 2020.
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Environment Communities and Leisure
Decision published: 13/11/2020
Effective from: 30/10/2020
Decision:
THAT:
1) The Director for Health and Community Wellbeing approves the making of the Public Space Protection Order for dog fouling (Gedling Borough Council) 2020 in the form at Appendix 1.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Wakelin
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 21/10/2020 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 10/11/2020
Effective from: 21/10/2020
Decision:
Change of use of pavilion building and Groundsman's cottage to day nursery along with external alterations to the building, a single storey extension, erection of 2.4m palisade fencing, change of use of farmland to a car park associated with the day nursery and creation of new footpath adjacent to existing Bridleway.
A written representation from Philippa Fisher, a local resident in objection to the application, was read by Caroline McCleary, Democratic Services Officer.
Najoua O'Brien, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.
The Assistant Director – Planning and Regeneration informed Members that further to the publication of the report, it had been brought to his attention that a late submission had been circulated to members of the planning committee by the agent acting on behalf of the applicant, which set out what they considered to be the very special circumstances relevant to the proposal which were as follows:
Re- use and regeneration of a vacant semi-derelict site
Re-use of brownfield land
Reduction in the likelihood of antisocial behaviour
Provision of a new facility and business
Employment of local people and the creation of apprenticeships
Increased provision of early years provision
An opportunity to provide outdoor class rooms in a rural setting
An opportunity to create a Covid-19 resilient learning environment
Their existing facility is constrained, shared with other users and temporary – it will close without a suitable alternative
The re-use of the building itself does not require permission
A 2m high fence would not require permission, in any materials.
It was not accepted that these amounted to very special circumstances and the position set out in the report remained unchanged.
He added that the applicant’s agent had referred to factual inaccuracies within the report, namely that the proposed fencing would be a paladin fence and not a palisade fence, paragraph 7.9 is inaccurate, fencing of up to 2m in height does not need permission and the information on trip generation is incorrect.
The details in the report were checked were in accordance with the details provided by the applicant on the submitted plans and advice provided by the Highways Authority.
In terms of the erection of boundary treatments, a 2m high boundary fence could not be erected adjacent to the bridleway under permitted development – the height would be restricted to 1m.
Having regard to the NPPF and Local Planning Document Policy 12, the reuse of the former building is appropriate development in the Green Belt, as is the proposed extension, which would increase the floor-space by approximately 18%, so significantly less than 50%. The extensions would be single storey in nature and would appear subservient to the host building. I’m therefore of the opinion that the extensions would not have an undue impact upon openness.
The proposed use would not be limited to the extended building. It was proposed to extend the curtilage by approximately 730 square metres to create a carpark extension and a new footpath extending some 100m adjacent to the existing bridleway to satisfy the highways authority. In addition, it was proposed to erect a 2.4m high fence to secure the site.
Those aspects of the development were inappropriate, which was by definition, harmful. The site would become more urban and engineered in appearance, and as detailed in the report, those aspects of the development were considered to have an undue impact upon the openness of the Green Belt.
He concluded that the very special circumstances advanced by the applicant did not, in his view, outweigh the harm to the Green Belt.
RESOLVED:
That Committee delegate authority to the Assistant Director – Planning and Regeneration to refuse planning permission, subject to there being no new material planning considerations raised during the period of consultation triggered by the advertisement of this application as a departure from the development plan on 10 October 2020. Should any new material planning considerations be raised during the period of consultation triggered by the advertisement of this application as a departure from the development plan on 10 October 2020 that the matter come back before Committee for determination.
1 The proposed development would include the change of use of agricultural land and engineering works to create a car park and pedestrian footpath in association with the proposed nursery along with the erection of a palisade fence around the proposed planning unit. These forms of development are, by definition, inappropriate development within the Green Belt and therefore would be harmful to the openness of the Nottingham-Derby Green Belt. There are no very special circumstances or other material considerations that would outweigh this harm and therefore the proposal would be contrary to the aims of Section 13 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2019) and LPD12
8.2 Notes to Applicant
1 You are advised that as of 16th October 2015, the Gedling Borough Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule came into effect. Whilst the above application has been refused by the Local Planning Authority you are advised that CIL applies to all planning permissions granted on or after this date. Thus any successful appeal against this decision may therefore be subject to CIL (depending on the location and type of development proposed). Full details are available on the Council's website.
2 Planning Statement - The application is clearly contrary to the Development Plan and other material planning considerations, as detailed in the above reason for refusal. However the local planning authority has worked positively and proactively with the applicant to make some revisions to the proposal. Whilst not all problems arising can be overcome, several potential reasons for refusal have been negated.
Councillor Barnes and Councillor Wheeler left the meeting.
Wards affected: Bestwood St Albans;
Lead officer: Christopher Russell
To grant a Licence to a developer (Developer)
which will assist with the development of a mixed use scheme
adjacent to Ranmore Road Car Park.
Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision published: 10/11/2020
Effective from: 10/11/2020
Decision:
To approve a 12 month licence for the use of
land, comprising 4 car parking spaces and associated circulation
space, at Ranmore Road Car Park.
Lead officer: Alison Nicholson
To grant a Licence of Druid’s Tavern Car
Park to the Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local
Government for use as a medical testing and/or vaccination centre
with associated car parking for a minimum period of 3 months to
assist with NHS Covid-19 initiatives.
Decision Maker: Acting Chief Executive
Decision published: 10/11/2020
Effective from: 06/11/2020
Decision:
To approve a minimum 3 month licence for the
use specified in paragraph 2.
Lead officer: Alison Nicholson
To gain portfolio holder endorsement of
Gedling Borough Council’s proposed response attached as
Appendix A to the Government consultation on the White Paper
‘Planning For The Future’ on changes to the planning
system.
Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Growth and Economy
Decision published: 06/11/2020
Effective from: 29/10/2020
Decision:
It is recommended that the Portfolio Holder
endorses the proposed response to the consultation attached as
Appendix A.
Lead officer: Jo Gray
To update the Leader as to the changes
necessary to Council services as a result of the Health Protection
(Coronavirus, Restriction) (England) (No4) Regulations 2020, which
are expected to come into force at 12:01 5th November 2020 (the
Regulations).
To seek authorisation from the Leader to close various facilities
as required by the Regulations and as detailed in this
report.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council
Decision published: 05/11/2020
Effective from: 05/11/2020
Decision:
THAT the Leader of the Council:
1) Authorises the temporary closure, of the Bonington Theatre from 5th November 2020.
2) Authorises the temporary closure, of the Council’s Leisure Centres from 5th November 2020, save for the use of any centres for school activities as detailed in the report.
3) Authorises the temporary closure of all outdoor gyms in Council parks and open spaces from 5th November 2020.
4) Authorises, the temporary closure of tennis courts at Conway Road and Oakdale Road from 5th November 2020.
5) Delegates authority to the Director responsible for Arnold Market to agree any necessary restrictions on the operation of Arnold Market to ensure compliance with the Regulations, as detailed in this report.
6) Delegates authority to the relevant Director in consultation with the Leader of the Council to reopen the facilities closed as a result of the Regulations, once permitted by further regulation.
7) Delegates authority to the Director responsible for Leisure Services to take all necessary operational decisions and measures to facilitate the closure of Leisure facilities.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Chief Executive
To update the Leader as to the changes
necessary to Council services as a result of Gedling
Borough’s move to Tier 3 – Very High Risk status from
30th October 2020.
To seek authorisation from the Leader to close the Bonington
Theatre bar, and the bar at the Richard Herrod Centre from 30
October 2020 in accordance with the Health Protection (Coronavirus,
Local Covid-19 Alert Level)(Very High)(England) Regulations
2020/1105 (“the Regulations”).
To seek approval of the reduction in service in Community Centres
and Leisure Centres in accordance with the Regulations and
additional local restrictions agreed by local leaders and
government for Nottinghamshire (“additional local
restrictions”).
To seek approval to close the indoor Café area at
Café 1899 and move to a takeaway service from the premises,
from 30th October 2020 in line with additional local restrictions
and guidance.
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council
Decision published: 30/10/2020
Effective from: 30/10/2020
Decision:
THAT the Leader of the Council:
1) Authorises the temporary closure, until further notice of the Richard Herrod Centre Bar and the Bonington Theatre Bar from 30 October 2020.
2) Authorises the temporary closure, until further notice of the indoor café area at Café 1899 from 30th October 2020, with takeaway services continuing to be provided from the hatch at the premises.
3) Delegates authority to the Director responsible for Leisure Services and Parks and Street Care to authorise any operational measures or decisions necessary to facilitate the temporary closure of the facilities at the Richard Herrod Centre, the Bonington Theatre Bar and Café 1899.
4) Authorises, from 30th October 2020, the cessation, until further notice, of indoor group exercise classes at Council Leisure Centres, in line with additional local restrictions and government guidance.
5) Delegates authority to the Director responsible for Leisure Services to authorise any operational measure necessary to facilitate the cancelling of group exercise classes at Council Leisure Centres, in line with additional local restrictions and government guidance; and
6) Delegates authority to the Director responsible for Community Relations to make any operational decisions necessary to ensure the use of Community Centres is in accordance with the Regulations, additional local restrictions and government guidance, as detailed in this report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Chief Executive