Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Higgs, Sam Jalili and Scott.

Members are asked to declare an interest in matters for consideration at the meeting

There were none declared.

   (Enclosure)

The minutes of the meeting held on 7 December 2010 were approved as a correct record of decisions taken. 

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

List for debate                                                      (Enclosure)

Decision:-

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

PWM1

Application ref:                      S10/1946/OUT      

Description:                           Partial demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and erection of four dwellings

Location:                                Land Adjacent to 47 Pond Street, Great Gonerby

Decision:                            Refused

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

                                    Robert Hutchinson - objecting

together with comments from the Community Archaeologist, no objection from the Highway Authority or Parish Council, objections from nearby residents, report of site inspection and comments made by members at the meeting.

It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the application be refused for the following reason:-

1.       It is considered that by virtue of the layout, density, and substantial alterations to the historic stone boundary wall, the proposed development would be detrimental to the open semi-rural character of this part of the village and would intrude into the setting of grade II listed Elms Farmhouse. Although not itself within the conservation area, the development would be detrimental to its setting by virtue of its close proximity and intrusion into the views both into and out of it.

Taking the above into account, it is considered that the proposal would be contrary to national planning policy given in PPS1 (Sustainable Development), PPS3 (Housing), PPS5 (Historic Environment), policies 1, 2, 3, 26 & 27 in the East Midlands Regional Plan and policies SP1, SP2, & EN1 of The South Kesteven Core Strategy.

PWM2

Application ref:                      S10/2338/FULL       

Description:                           Application under section 73 of the TCPA 1990 for variation of condition 6 of p/p S09/0488 (removal of caravans)

Location:                                Pickworth Hall, Folkingham Road, Pickworth, Sleaford, NG34 0TJ

Decision:                                Approved

Noting comments from the Community Archaeologist and representations from a neighbouring resident, report of site inspection and comments made by members at the meeting. 

It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the application be approved, 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) layout;
(b) scale;
(c) appearance;
(d) access; and
(e) landscaping.

Approval of all reserved matters shall be obtained from the Local Planning Authority in writing before any development is commenced.

3.                No development shall commence until final details of the materials to be used in the construction of external walls and roofs have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Only the agreed materials shall be used in the development.

4.                No development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority a plan indicating the positions, design, materials and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 75.

Report No. PLA860 by the Acting Development Control Services Manager                                                               (Enclosure)

The Acting Lead Professional submitted his report PLA860 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 planning appeals update.

The Chairman reminded members that the above application had been refused at the last meeting.  Members had asked that a letter be sent to the County Council expressing the Committee's concern that the speed limit through Harlaxton should be reduced to 30 mph.  A letter had been sent, and for the information of members he read the reply received from the Area Highways Manager which indicated that the County Council, having been directed by the Government to carry out a review of speed limits on all it’s A and B roads had in fact already decided to update its speed limit policy and as a result this section of the A607 had recently been assessed and the 50 mph speed limit had been found to be consistent with the requirements of the new speed limit policy.  Accordingly the speed limit would remain as it currently stood in accordance with the County Council's adopted policy.

The meeting closed at 3.56 pm.