Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Helyar, Selby and Waterhouse.

There were none declared.

(Enclosure)

The minutes of the meeting held on 13^th September 2005 were confirmed as a correct record of decisions taken.

(a) Access, rear of 28A Station Road, Morton

(b) Hairdressing salon, 53 Frognall

Report No. PLA528 by the Development Control Services Manager

             (Enclosure)

1.            Access rear of 28a Station Road, Morton

Decision:-

That, as it is considered that there has not been a breach of planning control and the situation does not raise highway safety concerns, it is not expedient to initiate any enforcement action regarding the access at the rear of 28a Station Road, Morton

In his detailed report PLA528, the Development Controls Services Manager set out the background to a complaint which had been received concerning the construction of an access to the rear of 28a Station Road, Morton.  A gate had been erected to the rear of the property and access was gained onto the private track/road which served properties to the rear.

The original outline planning approval was given over 40 years ago but the owner of one of the properties at the rear had taken issue with a recently constructed access which had been formed to the rear of 28a Station Road.  Lengthy investigations had been undertaken into the terms of the original approval and into an allegation that there had been enforcement action undertaken in the past.  No record existed of any enforcement notice and the situation regarding access being gained over the private road was a private matter for both parties to resolve.  It was not considered that there was any planning or highway safety concern and it was therefore recommended that enforcement action be not taken.  It was proposed, seconded and agreed accordingly, as noted above.

2.            Hairdressing Salon 53 Frognall

Decision:-

That authority be given for the appropriate enforcement action to be taken with regard to the unauthorised use of 53 Frognall as a hairdressing salon. 

In his report the Development Control Services Manager told members that the site was a residential property located on the north side of the narrow village road which ran from east to west through the village.  A complaint had been received in October 2004 concerning the movement and parking of vehicles in and around 53 Frognall, where a hairdressing salon business was being conducted.  In 1996 the occupants of the property had enquired whether planning permission was required for use of their garage as a hairdressing saloon on a very restricted basis.  Advice was given that no planning permission was required on the basis of the information given at the time, but the applicant was advised that should circumstances change and the business expand, it was expected that the authority would be advised.

This had not happened but an investigation had been undertaken and it had been established that 10 to 12 clients visit per working day; staff were employed at the premises; the hours of working were not adhered to as per the letter of October 1996 and the days of operation were being exceeded and also did not accord with the letter of October 1996.

It was evident from the information gathered that there had been an intensification of the hairdressing salon use, and it was considered that the number of clients, additional days and hours  ...  view the full minutes text for item 601.

To consider applications received for the grant of planning permission – reports prepared by the Area Planning Officers.

(a)   Straightforward list                                                                     (Enclosure)

(b)   List for Debate                                                                            (Enclosure)

Decision:-

To determine applications, or make observations, as listed below:-

SF.1

Application ref:                   S05/1151/35

Description:                           1.8 metre fence to side and rear (Retrospective)

Location:                                13 Tamar Court, Grantham

Decision:                                Approved

Subject to the following condition:

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five yeas from the date of this permission

Note(s) to Applicant:

You are advised that the application site falls within an area which requires protection from Radon. You are advised to contact the District Council's Building Control Services to ascertain the level of protection required, and whether geological assessment is necessary.

Decision:-

To determine applications, or make observations, as listed below:-

NR.1

Application ref:                   S05/0869/71

Description:                           Change of use for training of off-road driving techniques

Location:                                Gorse Lodge, Stubton

Decision:                                Approved

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

Mr Curtis – Agent for the applicant

together with report of site inspection, no objection from the Highway Authority or Community Archaeologist, comments from Environmental Health Services, Lincolnshire Fieldpaths Association, Lincolnshire County Council – Footpaths, The Ramblers Association, North Kesteven District Council, Caythorpe Parish Council, Brant Broughton and Stragglethorpe Parish Council and Hough on the Hill Parish Council, together with representations from some local residents and additional information provided by the applicant in support and further representations from local residents, Fenton Parish Meeting and Environmental Health Services, subject to the following conditions:-

1.   The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission.

2.   This permission shall ensure for the benefit of the present applicant  Mr R A Curtis only.

3.   The use shall not operation outside the hours of 0900 to 1800 without the prior consent in writing of the local planning authority.

4.   The number of vehicles operating on the site shall be limited to:

i)          A maximum of 3 4by4 vehicles restricted to a maximum speed of 10 mph, using on road tyres, on the course and operating at any one time.

ii)        A maximum of 2 off road buggies with four stroke engines with a maximum engine size of 150cc with automatic gearboxes restricted to a top speed of 20 mph on the course operating at any one time.

iii)      A maximum of 4 quad bikes with a maximum engine size of 90cc mechanically restricted to a maximum speed of 11 mph on the course and operating at any one time.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

NR.2

Application ref:                   S05/0955/55           

Description:                           Four dwellings

Location:                            Crosburn House, Main Street, Long Bennington

Decision:                               Minded to refuse

Noting report of site inspection, comments from the Highway Authority, no objection from the Community Archaeologist, comments from the Parish Council, representations from nearby residents and submissions in support from the applicants, together with comments from the local member.

The Committee Support Officer reminded members of the amendment to the Constitution with regard to the procedure to be adopted in respect of decisions taken against clear advice from the Development Control Services Manager.  He advised members of the procedures and reminded them that the Constitution now provided for a recorded vote on the first and subsequent hearings of an application in this category.

Following a formal proposal, that the committee were minded to refuse the application, those voting for or against the proposal are recorded below:- 

The motion was therefore carried.

The Committee Support  ...  view the full minutes text for item 603.

Report No. PLA530 by the Development Control Services Manager

            (Enclosure)

The Development Control Services Manager submitted his report PLA530 listing details of applications not determined within the 8 week time period.   Also submitted was a list of applications dealt with under delegated powers and a list of appeals and newly submitted appeals and decisions received during September.

The Chairman reminded members that a further planning training day was being held 6^th October.  He urged members who had not so far replied to do so as soon as possible.

The Chairman drew the attention of members to the site plans which had been included in the agenda for each application for consideration, and hoped that they would help in consideration of the applications.

The Chairman reminded members that the Planning Panel which would meet tomorrow was on the changed rota.  For information he read the names of the relevant members.

The meeting at closed at 4.37 pm.