Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs Kaberry-Brown and Powell.

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

Councillor Morgan declared a personal interest in application KJC1, as she formerly lived in the property subject to the application.

   (Enclosure)

The minutes of the meeting held on 28 June 2011 were approved as a correct record of decisions taken.         

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

                                                          (Enclosure)

Decision:-

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

PJM1

Application ref:                S10/2841/MJRF

Description:                    Erection of 18 dwellings (affordable)

Location:                         Land R/o Highfield Mews, Great Gonerby, Grantham, NG31 8XA

Decision:                        Deferred            

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

John Galvin – objecting (and on behalf of some residents of Coachmans Court)

Dave Richards – objecting (and on behalf of some residents of Green Street)

Mike Sibthorp – agent

together with no objection from the Highway Authority, Upper Witham Internal Drainage Board, Local Plans (Policy), Lincs Wildlife Trust, Area Footpaths Officer, Conservation Officer, Open Space Officer and Partnership and Projects Officer, comments from Anglian Water and the SKDC Projects Officer, an objection from the Parish Council and objections from nearby residents together with additional information submitted by the applicant and a note of proposed Section 106 Heads of Terms, report of site inspection and comments made by members at the meeting.

It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the application be deferred for determination by the Acting Lead Professional, after consultation with the Chairman or Vice Chairman, subject to the summary of reasons referred to in the Case Officer’s report and subject to the completion of a Section 106 obligation to ensure that the dwellings remain affordable in perpetuity, and to appropriate conditions as listed in the report. As the agreement has not been concluded prior to the committee, a period not exceeding 6 weeks after the date of the committee shall be set for the completion (including signing) of the agreement.  In the event that the agreement has not been concluded within the 6 week period, and where in the opinion of the Acting Lead Professional acting in consultation with the Chairman or Vice Chairman, there are no extenuating circumstances which would justify a further extension of time, the related planning application shall be refused on the basis that the necessary infrastructure or community contributions, essential to make what would otherwise be an unacceptable development acceptable, have not been forthcoming.

(The meeting adjourned from 1.50pm to 1.57pm).

JST1

Application ref:                S11/0623/FULL             

Description:                    Erection of six dwellings and associated works

Location:                         Part OS 1037, East Lane, Morton, Bourne

Decision:                        Deferred

Prior to discussion taking place on this application, the Committee Support Officer gave advice in relation to public speaking for the benefit of members (Councillors Cook and Stevens) who had not been present at the meeting on 28 June 2011.

Noting no objection from the Highway Authority or Parish Council and comments from Planning Policy, Housing Solutions, the Ramblers Association and Waste and Recycling, and a note of the Section 106 Heads of Terms; late information report circulated to Members at the meeting including a report of discussions in relation to the level of financial contribution for affordable housing, revisions to conditions and an additional condition in relation to amended plans, together with comments made by members at the meeting.

It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the application be deferred for determination by  ...  view the full minutes text for item 20.

Report  No.PLA903 from the Planning Enforcement Officer

(Enclosure)

It was proposed and seconded that:

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 100A(4) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT1972, THE PUBLIC BE EXCLUDED FROM THE MEETING BECAUSE OF THE LIKELIHOOD, IN VIEW OF THE NATURE OF THE BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED, THAT IF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WERE PRESENT, THERE WOULD BE A DISCLOSURE TO THEM OF EXEMPT INFORMATION AS DEFINED IN PARAGRAPHS 2 AND 5 OF PART 1 OF SCHEDULE 12A OF THE ACT.

This proposition was approved.

(3.26pm – the press and public left the meeting).

Decision:-

That enforcement action be not taken in regard to the front fence between 131 and 133 Princess Drive, Grantham.

Members considered report PLA903 from the Planning Enforcement Officer in relation to the fence above the permitted height of 2 metres between 131 and 133 Princess Drive, Grantham.

The report set out the history to the site, detailed the breach which had occurred and subsequent action which had been taken, set out the relevant planning policy together with legal advice which had been sought, and noted other options which had been considered.

It was proposed, seconded and agreed that no further enforcement action be taken with regard to the fence separating 131 and 133 Princess Drive, Grantham.

Report No. PLA904 by the Acting Lead Professional

                                                                                                  (Enclosure)

The Acting Lead Professional submitted his report PLA904 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 planning appeals update/summary, including copies of actual appeal decisions, as at the end of June 2011.

Briefing paper PLA902 from the Planning Enforcement Officer

(Enclosure)

The committee noted briefing paper PLA902 from the Planning Enforcement Officer summarising the level of enforcement activity for the period January to June 2011.  Also included within the report was a note of the mechanism for dealing with enforcement matters, and an update in relation to Section 106 activity and Section 106 monies received.  Members noted the report.

The meeting closed at 3.52pm.