Agenda item

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

 

                                                          (Enclosure)

Decision:-

 

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

 

JST1

 

Application ref:                S09/2806/LB

 

Description:                    External canopy to front

                                      

Location:                         Cafe Black, 21, High Street, Stamford, PE9 2AL

 

Decision:                        Refused

                         

Noting objections from Stamford Town Council, Historic Buildings Advisor, Highway Authority, Stamford Civic Society and English Heritage, representations from nearby residents, one in support and one objecting, and comments made by Members at the meeting.

It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the application be refused for the following reason, and that appropriate enforcement action be authorised to remove the canopy:-

1.          In the opinion of the local planning authority the canopy for which retrospective consent is sought is visually intrusive and architecturally out of place, and thereby detrimental to the character and appearance of the listed building, this part of the Stamford Conservation Area and the streetscene in general.

Furthermore, the large box that houses the retracted canopy also appears incongruous within its setting and unsympathetic to the existing attractive shopfront.

The application is therefore considered to be contrary to Planning Policy Statement 5 (PPS5), Policy 27 of the East Midlands Regional Plan (2009) and Policy EN1 of the South Kesteven Core Strategy.

 

PG1

 

Application ref:                S10/1876/HSH     

 

Description:                    Erection of classic car storage unit for domestic use

 

Location:                         The Old Rectory, Carlby Road, Greatford, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 4PR

 

Decision:                        Deferred

 

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

 

                   Martin Brebner - Greatford Parish Council

                   Mr G Rose - Objecting

                   Mr G Campbell - Objecting

 

together with comments from Heritage Lincolnshire (Archaeology), no objection from the Highway Authority, Environment Agency or Ramblers’ Association, comments from Greatford Parish Council and objections from nearby residents, report of site inspection and comments made by Members at the meeting.

 

(1.19pm - Councillor Helyar entered the meeting).

(1.31pm - Councillor Turner entered the meeting).

 

It was proposed and seconded that the application be approved subject to, in addition to the conditions in the report, a condition in regard to the removal of permitted development rights.  Following further discussion, this proposition was withdrawn and it was proposed and seconded that further consideration be deferred to enable discussions with the applicant in relation to amended plans showing a smaller development with more appropriate materials.

 

PG2

 

Application ref:                         S10/2088/FULL

 

Description:                    Retention of 8 floodlights and install 2 portable buildings

                                      

Location:                         Sports Fields, Manor Close, Langtoft, Peterborough, PE6 9NB

 

Decision:                            Deferred

 

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

 

                   Mrs Taylor - Objecting

 

together with comments from Environmental Protection and a letter from a local resident, together with comments made by members at the meeting.

 

It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the application be deferred for one month to enable the floodlights to be re-angled to ensure that the impact on neighbouring residents is lessened, and if this is not done then the application be refused.

 

PWM1

 

Application ref:                S10/2416/ADV

 

Description:                    Replacement signage

 

Location:                         McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Bridge End Road, Grantham, NG31 7ES

 

Decision:                        Approved

                                      

Noting comments from the Community Archaeologist 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 advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall not be installed or erected until the existing signs shown on drawing 4432_1233_05 rev B have been removed and any damage incurred by removal repaired.

2.        This permission relates solely to the application as amended by the drawings 4432_1233_07 Rev A, 4432_1233_09 Rev A & 4432_1233_05 Rev B  received on 29 Nov 2010.

PWM2

 

Application ref:                S10/2429/ADV

 

Description:                    Ten freestanding signs (various sizes) within curtilage of drive through restaurant

 

Location:                         McDonalds Restaurants Ltd, Bridge End Road, Grantham, NG31 7ES

 

Decision:                        Approved/Refused

                                      

Noting comments from the Community Archaeologist and comments made by members at the meeting.

 

It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the 8 illuminated freestanding signs be approved, subject to the summary of reasons set out by the case officer in the circulated report, and subject also to the following condition:-

 

1.      The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall not be installed or erected until the existing signs shown on drawing 4432_1233_03 have been removed and any damage incurred by removal repaired.

 

and that the two non illuminated banner signs be refused for the following reason:-

 

1.      It is considered that the two proposed non illuminated banner signs would be unduly prominent and visually intrusive features which would give a cluttered appearance to this prominent street frontage, detrimental to the site and the wider streetscene. This part of the proposal would therefore be contrary to national planning policy given in PPG19 (Outdoor Advertisement Control).

 

PWM3

 

Application ref:                 S10/2297/OUT

 

Description:                    Erection of three dwellings

                                      

Location:                         2, Bourne Road, Colsterworth, Grantham, NG33 5JE

 

Decision:                        Deferred

                                      

Pending the receipt of further information from the applicant and Highway Authority.

 

 

NB1

 

Application ref:               S10/2477/FULL

 

Description:                    Retention of workshop

                                      

Location:                         Sunnyside Cottage, Edenham Road, Lound, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LJ

 

Decision:                       

                                      

Application withdrawn.

 

(2.40pm - Councillor Mrs Jalili left the meeting).

 

FF1

 

Application ref:                 S10/2127/FULL

 

Description:                    Change of use of part of farm yard to storage of caravans

                                      

Location:                         Mill Farm, West Street, Barkston, Grantham, NG32 2NZ

 

Decision:                        Approved

                                      

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

 

                   Councillor John Jackson - Barkston & Syston Parish Council

                   Stephen Elnor - applicant

 

together with no objection from the Parish Council, Highway Authority, SKDC Policy Team, SKDC Consultant Arboriculturist, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, Natural England and the Ramblers Association, an objection from a nearby 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.

2.        Prior to commencement of any works on site relating to the storage of caravans, the works to improve the public highway (by means of passing bays to a full approved specification along with all associated ancillary works) have been completed to the satisfaction of the Area Highways Manager.

3.        All movements will be by appointment.
End users wishing to collect their caravans on site must do so in the morning before 1200 hours
End users wishing to return their caravans on site must do so in the afternoon after 1300 hours
(All traffic movement must be adhered to as set out in the JHG Planning Consultancy Ltd's Planning Report dated September 2010)

4.        During the landscaping phase appropriate working methods will be carried out in accordance with the submitted application set out in Drawing No F2129-01 dated August 2010.

The works approved to be carried out within 2 years from the date of consent.

Note(s) to Applicant

1.          You are advised to inform any contractors involved in the (development/demolition/works) of all relevant protected species legislation and in particular the protected status of bats and their roost sites.  Work should proceed carefully and care should be taken to ensure that bats are not killed or injured.  Should any bats be found, work should cease and the advice of Natural England sought.

2.          There should not be any negative impacts on protected species as a result of this development. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust has recommended that consideration is given to include bat and bird boxes on suitable buildings or mature trees around the site.

3.          Note to the applicant: No works shall commence on site until a Section 278 Agreement Highways Act 1980 has been entered into with the local highway authority, Lincolnshire County Council to provide passing bays to full approved specification with all ancillary works.

4.          Works with the highway shall be arranged in liaison with Lincolnshire County Council Development Directorate.

5.          You are advised that the application site falls within an area affected by Radon. You are asked to contact the Council’s Building Control section (telephone number 01476 406187) to ascertain the level of protection required and whether a geological assessment is necessary.

 

CM1

 

Application ref:                 S10/2811/HSH

 

Description:                    Extensions and alterations to dwelling

                                      

Location:                         The Poplars, 19, Village Street, Gelston, Grantham, NG32 2AE

 

Decision:                        Deferred

                                      

Pending confirmation of the correct display of the site notices.