Agenda and minutes

The Chief Executive to notify the Committee of any substitute members

The Committee was notified that  a notice under Regulation 13 of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990 had been received, appointing Councillor Woolley for Councillor Mrs Judy Smith, for this meeting only

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Mrs Kaberry-Brown.

Members are asked to disclose any interests in matters for consideration at the meeting

Councillor Morgan advised that she had been appointed as a Governor on the West Grantham Academy, the applicants in S13/1205 (PJM1).

                                                                                                                  (Enclosure)

The minutes of the meeting held on 25^th June 2013 were accepted as a correct record of decisions taken.

To consider applications received for the grant of planning permission – reports prepared by the Case Officer.                                                                                                       (Enclosure)

The anticipated order of consideration is as shown on the agenda, but this may be subject to change, at the discretion of the Chairman of the Committee.

Decision:-

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

PWM1

Application ref:         S13/1034/OUT

Description:               Residential development (4 dwellings)

Location:                    Land to the rear of, 13, Church Street, Long Bennington

 Decision:                  Approved

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

                        Rick Jones – objecting

                        Sarah Hewerdine-Miller – objecting

                        Michael Manley – objecting

                        Mike Sibthorp – agent

together with no objection from the Community Archaeologist, Highway Authority, Anglian Water and the SKDC Arboriculturalist, comments from the SKDC Projects Officer (Drainage), Upper Witham Internal Drainage Board and the Parish Council, and a number of representations from nearby residents; late information report circulated to Members before the meeting, including a further letter of objection from a member of the public and a representation from the Ward Councillor, report of site inspection and comments made by Members at the meeting.

It was proposed that the application be approved, subject to a small amendment to proposed condition 4, and the reason, to include a requirement for details of both surface and foul water to be submitted.  The proposition was seconded.

The proposition was put to the vote and agreed, subject to the summary of reasons set out by the Case Officer in the circulated report, and subject also to the following conditions:-

1. The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission or two years from the approval of the last of the reserved matters, whichever is the later.

2. Details of the reserved matters set out below shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval within three years from the date of this permission:
   
   (a) appearance;
   (b) landscaping.
   
   Approval of all reserved matters shall be obtained from the Local Planning Authority in writing before any development is commenced.
   
   
3. When application is made for approval of the 'reserved matters', that application shall show details of arrangements to enable a motor vehicle to turn within the site so that it can enter and leave the highway in forward gear.
   
   
4. When application is made for approval of the 'reserved matters', that application shall show details of   a surface and foul water drainage scheme (based on sustainable drainage principles). The approved drainage works shall be completed in accordance with the details and timetable agreed to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

5. When application is made for approval of the 'reserved matters', that application shall include a tree protection plan and method statement showing how the trees and hedges would be protected during construction.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the agreed details

6. A no dig construction method shall be used for any parts of the proposed buildings and private drive which fall within the root protection areas of any trees on or adjacent to the site (as identified in the details required by condition 5), details of which shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any development is commenced.  The development shall  proceed in accordance  ...  view the full minutes text for item 144.

Report No. PLA999 by the Development Management Service Manager.   (Enclosure)

The Development Management Service Manager submitted his report 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 planning appeals update/summary as at 2^nd July 2013 was also submitted, together with a schedule showing planning applications performance as at April/May 2013.

The Chairman advised Members that, contrary to an email he had sent, there would not be any site visits on the Wednesday before the next meeting.  The training session previously notified for that day would, however, continue although the timing would be put back to 4.30pm rather than 4pm, to allow Members undertaking Licensing Committee training on that day to attend.  A confirming email would be sent to Members.

The meeting closed at 4.41pm