Agenda and minutes

Before commencing the business of the meeting, the Chairman referred, with regret, to the recent death of Councillor John Wilks, who had been a member of the Committee for a number of years, and its Vice-Chairman. Those present stood in silent tribute.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs. Jalili and Sandall.

The following interest was noted:-

Councillor Exton – personal interest in application SU2, under the Members’ Code of Conduct, and further under the Probity in Planning Code of Guidance, to avoid the impression of pre-determination or bias towards the application, in view of his distant acquaintanceship with the applicant.

                                                                                                (Enclosure)

The minutes of the meeting held on 3^rd October 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)            Straightforward list                                                              (Enclosure)

 (b)      List for debate                                                                        (Enclosure)

Decision:-

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

SF.1

Application ref:       S06/1263/35                          

Description:           Two storey side extension to dwelling

Location:               Logan House, Lime Grove, 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:                S06/1314/54

Description:                     Two storey extension to dwelling

Location:                        13, Third 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

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:-

NU.1

Application ref:          S06/0891/06       

Description:          Construction of 24 affordable dwellings

Location:               Land South Of Leys Close, Reedings Road, Barrowby

Decision:                Refused

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

          Mr. Drummond-Hay – Agent for the applicants

together with an objection from the Parish Council, comments from the Highway Authority, Partnership and Project Officer – Housing Solutions, no objection from the Highways Agency, comments from Planning Policy and the Amenities Manager and a number of representations (including a petition) objecting from local residents together with detailed submissions in support from the applicants, and comments made by members at the meeting for the following reason:-

1. The proposed development would result in the construction of 24 affordable units on a greenfield site served off Reedings Road, Barrowby.  The proposal would result in a significant extension into the open countryside between Barrowby and Grantham.  It is considered that this additional built form would encroach into the openness between the two settlements to the detriment of visual amenity and erode the separate identities of the neighbouring settlements.

As such the proposal is considered contrary to Policy EN5 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan and Planning Policy Guidance Note 3.

The proposed development would result in the construction of 24 affordable units adjacent to the existing settlement of Barrowby.  The form and layout of the development is out of character with that of the adjacent built form and represents an inappropriate extension into the open countryside.  The proposed affordable housing scheme without a real commitment to the delivery of affordable rental units the scheme would not meet the identified tenure need.  In addition without an element of rental properties the scheme would not contribute to a mixed and balanced community in this part of the village.

As such the proposal is considered contrary to Policy H8 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan and Planning Policy Guidance Note 3.

(2:11pm – Councillor Helyar entered the meeting)

NR.1

Application ref:              S06/0487/63

Description:                    50m tall, steel meteorological mast

Location:                         Neslam Farm, Sempringham Fen

Decision:                          Deferred

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

          Mr. S. Chester – objecting

Sue Sharples – objecting

Mr. R. Callow – objecting

together with comments from Defence Estates, the Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board, an objection from Pointon and Sempringham Parish Council with regard to the original and amended plans, a number of objections from nearby residents, together with two letters of support, and detailed information in support from the applicants, and comments made by members at the meeting, deferred pending the receipt of further information from the Ministry of Defence/Royal Air Force with regard to potential danger to low-flying aircraft which might be caused by the erection of such a mast in this location.

NR.2

Application ref:              S06/0882/22, 29

Description:                     Change of use of disused railway line between Woolsthorpe & Burton Road Industrial Estate to cycle path & sculpture trail

Location:                         Former Railway Land, Colsterworth

Decision:                          Approved

Noting report of site  ...  view the full minutes text for item 744.

Report No. PLA621 by the Acting Development Control Services

Manager                                                                         (Enclosure)

The Acting Development Control Services Manager submitted his report PLA621 listing details of applications not determined within the eight week time period. Also submitted was a list of applications dealt with under delegated powers, a list of appeals outstanding, together with newly submitted appeals and decisions received during September and a summary of the DETR statistical returns for the period July to September 2006.

The Chairman reminded Members that this matter had been considered at the last meeting of the Constitution and Accounts Committee on the 16^th October 2006. Recommendations were being put before the Council meeting this coming Thursday and he advised Members that, in the event that the Council approved the recommendations of the Constitution and Accounts Committee, he would place an item on the agenda, as requested, to look at the above mentioned issue and come back to the Constitution and Accounts Committee with recommendations on a viable way forward.

The meeting closed at 4:50pm.