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 Bob Sandall in place of Councillor Howard for this meeting only.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Mrs Kaberry-Brown.

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

Councillor Mrs Brenda Sumner declared a personal interest in application NB1, as former secretary of the outdoor bowls club in Stamford.

Councillor Mrs Brenda Sumner declared a personal and prejudicial interest in application AH2, as she knew one of the objectors to the application.

Councillor Vic Kerr declared a personal interest in application PL1, as a neighbouring farmer and contractor.

   (Enclosure)

The minutes of the meeting held on 15 November 2011 were approved as a correct record of decisions taken, subject to a further small amendment to minute 48 to indicate that Councillor Ashberry declared a personal interest as a member of the Co-operative party.

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:-

PWM1

Application ref:                S11/2030/MJRO   

Description:                    Residential development - 28 dwellinghouses

Location:                         The Quarry site, Grantham Road, Ropsley, Grantham

Decision:                        Refused

Noting comments made during thepublic speaking session from:-

                             Roman Hoffman – objecting

                             Mr G Machin – agent

together with comments from the Community Archaeologist, Highway Authority, SKDC Projects Officer (Drainage), SKDC Environmental Protection, SKDC Housing Solutions Officer (Affordable Housing), Ramblers Association, LCC (Footpaths), Environment Agency, Lincs Police Crime Prevention Design Advisor, Lincs Wildlife Trust, Natural England, SKDC Community Leisure Officer, LCC (Education), together with comments from the Parish Council and a number of representations from nearby residents and submissions in support from the applicants; late information report circulated to members present at the meeting including further comments from the Highway Authority, no objections from SKDC Arboriculturalist, a further letter of objection from a nearby resident, further correspondence from the applicant’s agent and officer comments thereon, together with additional and amended reasons for refusal, 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 reasons:-

1.     The application site is greenfield land in the countryside, on the edge of a small village with limited local services or amenities.  Ropsley is not designated as a Local Service Centre in the South Kesteven Core Strategy and is therefore not considered a sustainable location for most new developoment.  It is considered a sustainable location for most new development.  It is considered that the proposed development of 20 market dwellings and 8 affordable dwellings does not fall within any of the categories of development allowed in such a location, and that there are no other overriding material considerations relevant to the specific site or the district as a whole which justify development of an additional greenfield site for housing.  Taking the above into account, it is considered to be an unsustainable site, the development of which would be contrary to national planning policy given in PPS1 (Sustainable Development), PPS3 (Housing), policies 1 & 3 of The East Midlands Regional Plan and policies SP1 and H1 of The South Kesteven Core Strategy.

2.     It is considered that the development would extend the built up area of the village disproportionately to the northwest.  The proposal would create an unacceptable pattern of development which would not be well integrated with the majority of the village which has a historically nucleated settlement pattern.  Furthermore, it would be an encroachment onto greenfield land which although not cultivated for agricultural purposes, has effectively become part of the surrounding countryside and which contributes positively to the established character and appearance of this part of the village.  Taking the above into account, it is considered that the proposal would be detrimental to the form and character of the village contrary to PPS1 (Sustainable Development), PPS3 (Housing), policies 1 & 3 of The East Midlands Regional Plan and Policy EN1 of the South Kesteven Core Strategy.

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Report No. PLA919 by the Development Management Service Manager

                                                                  (Enclosure)

The Development Management Service Manager submitted his report PLA919 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 appeal decisions, as at the end of November 2011.

The meeting closed at 5.09pm.