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 King for this meeting only.

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

Councillor Woolley asked that it be noted that she was representing the Parish Councils in her ward, in respect of application S13/1869 (NB1), and that she farmed land adjacent to the application site.

                                                                                                                  (Enclosure)

The minutes of the meeting held on 8^th October 2013 were accepted as a correct record of decisions taken, subject to it being recorded that a Member had, during the discussion on the Information Report (minute 183), raised a query on when application S13/0775 – Construction of the Southern Quadrant link road, Grantham, would be considered, and had requested that the application be brought before the next bmeeting on 29^th October.

The Committee noted comments from the Head of Development Services before voting on the approval of the minutes.

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:-

NB1

Application ref:         S13/1869/FULL

Description:               Siting of 2192 ground mounted photovoltaic panels

Location:                     The Pheasantries, Casewick Lane, Uffington, Stamford

Decision:                   Deferred

(1.08pm – Councillor Morgan entered the meeting).

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

§  Councillor Woolley – local representative, on behalf of residents, Barholm and Stowe Parish Meeting and Uffington Parish Council

§  Clare Harness - agent

together with observations from Uffington Parish Council (in full), no objection from Tallington Parish Council, Planning Policy, the Highway Authority and Environment Agency, comments from Heritage Lincolnshire and representations from local residents; late information report circulated to Members before the meeting, including a note of no objection from Barholm and Stowe Parish Meeting, comments from the Conservation Officer in regard to the lack of information necessary to determine the effect on nearby heritage assets and the Conservation Area at Casewick and officer comment thereon, report of site inspection and comments made by Members at the meeting.

It was proposed and seconded that further consideration of the application be deferred, pending a visit to an existing installation of a similar size.

On being put to the vote, the proposition was agreed.

(1.15pm – Councillor Ashberry entered the meeting)

NB2

Application ref:         S13/2315/FULL

Description:               Renewal of extant permission S09/2662 (redevelopment of site to create nine dwellings & two shop units)

Location:                    40/40A, St. Pauls Street, Stamford

Decision:                   Approved, subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

·         David Shaw - agent

together with no objection from Planning Policy, the Highway Authority or Stamford Town Council, comments from Environmental Protection and Heritage Lincolnshire, an objection from Stamford Civic Society, a copy of the original committee report reproduced in full within the current report and comments made by Members at the meeting.

It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the application be approved, with authority delegated to the Head of Development Services in consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman, subject to the summary of reasons set out in the Case Officer’s report, to the signing of a legal agreement to secure a developer contribution in regard to a Traffic Regulation Order, and subject to the conditions and notes set out in the report.  Where the legal agreement has not been concluded prior to the Committee meeting a period not exceeding six weeks post the date of the Committee meeting shall be set for the completion (including signing) of the agreement.  In the event that the agreement has not been signed and where in the opinion of the Head of Development Services acting in consultation with the Chairman / Vice Chairman of the Development Control Committee, 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 unacceptable development acceptable have not  ...  view the full minutes text for item 189.

Report No. PLA1018 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 and a list of outstanding planning appeals, together with a schedule showing planning applications performance as at April/September 2013.

During discussion on the report, a Member again raised the issue of the consideration of application S13/0775 – Southern Quadrant Link Road etc., Grantham, and expressed his displeasure that the application was still not before the committee.  He was firmly of the opinion that the applicant should attend at the next meeting to answer any queries on the application.

The Head of Development Services said that the delay had been caused by a statutory requirement to consult on an Environmental Impact Assessment.  There were strict rules in regard to the process, set down in law.  The consultation period would end on the 8^th November, and the application should, therefore, be before the committee on 19^th November.  If for any reason this did not happen, there would be a report explaining why.

The meeting closed at 4.28pm