Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Helyar, Mrs Hurst and Mrs Percival.

The following interests were noted:-

Councillor Parkin – personal interest in application NR4, under the Members’ Code of Conduct, and further under the Probity in Planning Code of Guidance, to avoid the impression of predetermination or bias towards the application in view of the fact that he knew the site owner’s mother.

Councillor Wilks – personal interest in application NR2, under the Members’ Code of Conduct, and further under the Probity in Planning Code of Guidance, to avoid the impression of predetermination or bias towards the application in view of his position as Clerk to Stoke Rochford and Easton Parish Council.

Councillor N Radley – personal and prejudicial interest in application NR1, under the Members’ Code of Conduct, and further under the Probity in Planning Code of Guidance, to avoid the impression of predetermination or bias towards the application, in view of his acquaintanceship with the applicant.

                                                                                                            (Enclosure)

The minutes of the meeting held on 12^th September 2006 were confirmed as a correct record of decisions taken.

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

(a)            Straight forward list                                                            (Enclosure)

(b)       List for Debate                                                                       (Enclosure)

Decision:-

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

SF.1

Application ref:              S06/1124/35

Description:                    Single storey side and rear extension

Location:                         44, Stephenson Avenue, Grantham

Decision:                          Approved

Subject to the following conditions:-

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

2.     The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building.

Note(s) to Applicant

1.          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.

SF.2

Application ref:              S06/LB/6657/65 

Description:                     Amendments to application SK94/LB/4380 for conversion of stable to dwelling

Location:                         The Manor House, Chapel Hill, Ropsley

Decision:                          Approved

Subject to the following condition:-

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

Note(s) to Applicant

1.      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:-

SR.1

Application ref:              S06/0779/17

Description:                     Demolition of existing bridge and formation of new embankments and re-profiling of carriageway

Location:                        Redundant Railway Bridge (EBO/3), Carlby Road, Carlby

Decision:                          Approved

Noting comments from the Highway Authority, representations from nearby residents, Greatford Parish Council and the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, submissions in support from the applicants and further representations from Braceborough and Wilsthorpe Parish Council together with additional information in relation to the structural condition of the bridge and its life expectancy, submitted by the agents, together with comments from the Conservation Officer on the historic interest of the bridge.

In an addendum to the main report it was noted that the Members who had voted for a refusal at the last meeting had submitted their suggested reasons for refusal.  The Officers’ comments were that the proposal was sensitive to the existing landscape and the bridge did not constitute an important feature in that landscape.  It was considered that the proposal was not, therefore, contrary to policies EN1 and EN3 of the Local Plan as had been suggested by the Members voting for refusal.  The recommendation therefore remained that the development be approved subject to the conditions previously stated.

It was proposed and seconded that the application be refused on the same grounds as at the previous meeting.  Following a general discussion, and on a suggestion from the Legal Executive, it was proposed and seconded that:-

IN ACCORDANCE WITH 100A OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972, IT IS PROPOSED THAT THE PUBLIC BE EXCLUDED BECAUSE OF THE LIKELIHOOD, IN VIEW OF THE NATURE OF BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED, THAT IF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WERE PRESENT THERE WOULD BE DISCLOSURE TO THEM OF EXEMPT INFORMATION AS DEFINED IN PARAGRAPH 5 OF PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 12A OF THE ACT.

(2.29pm – the public left the meeting)

With the public excluded the Legal Executive gave certain legal advice in relation to the considerations which the Committee must have in mind before reaching a decision, the Committee Administrator also gave advice.

(2.39pm – the public were readmitted to the meeting)

The mover of the motion to refuse then stated that he withdrew his proposal in the light of the legal advice which had been given.  It was then proposed and seconded that the application be approved, as it was in accordance with national and local policies as set out in Planning Policy Guidance Note PPG13 (transport) and policies EN1 and EN3 of the South Kesteven Local Plan, and as there are no material considerations that indicate against the proposal, subject to the following conditions:-

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

2     Prior to the commencement of the approved development the works to the public highway in conjunction with the re-profiling of the carriageway shall be agreed and certified by the local planning authority.

Note(s) to Applicant

Works shall commence on site until  ...  view the full minutes text for item 736.

Report No PLA616 by the Acting Development Control Services Manager

(Enclosure)

The Acting Development Control Services Manager submitted his report PLA616 listing details of applications not determined within the eight-week time period.  Also submitted was a list of applications dealt with under delegated powers and a list of appeals outstanding together with newly submitted appeals and decisions received during August.

(4.51pm – Councillors Stokes, Selby and Turner left the meeting.)

Members briefly discussed altering the start time of meetings of the Committee, and it was agreed that the Chairman would arrange the start time, following discussion with the Officers, when the number of items on the committee was known.

The meeting closed at 4.52pm