Agenda item

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:-

 

RV1

 

Application ref:         S12/2212/FULL

 

Description:               Erection of dwelling and garage

 

Location:                    R/O 10, West Road, Bourne

 

Decision:                   Approved

 

Noting no objection from the Highway Authority or Bourne Town Council, comments from the LCC Footpaths Officer and Property Development, together with an objection from a neighbouring resident 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 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. Before the dwelling is occupied, the access and turning space shall be completed in accordance with the approved plan, drawing number 2711/1 dated July 2012, and retained for that use thereafter.
   
   
   
3. This permission relates solely to the application as amended by applicant's agents letter and drawing ref no: 2711/1A received on 16th October 2012.
   
   
   
4. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following list of approved plans submitted as part of the application:
   
   Drawing Ref No: 2711/1A Existing and Proposed Site Plans received on the 16th October 2012.
   Drawing Ref No: 2711/2 Proposed Plans and Elevations.
   
   
   

 

Note(s) to Applicant

1. Surace water off drives and private areas shall not discharge onto the public higfhway. Drives falling towards the highway shall have channels installed at the interface and be connected to an approved system.

 

2.    This road is a private road and will not be adopted as a Highway Maintainable at Public Expense (under the Highways Act 1980) and as such the liability for maintanance rests with the frontagers.

 

3.    Prior to the submission of details for any access works within the public highway you must contact the Divisional Highways Manager on 01522 782070 for application, specification and construction information.

 

 (1.22pm – Councillor Mrs Brenda Sumner left the meeting, having disclosed an interest).

 

NB1

 

Application ref:         S12/1852/FULL

 

Description:               Erection of 3 detached dwellings, following demolition of Casterton House

 

Location:                    Casterton House Rest Home, Casterton Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2UA

 

Decision:                   Refused

 

Noting no objection from the Highway Authority, comments from the Consultant Arboriculturalist, Principal Conservation Officer, Heritage Lincolnshire and the Internal Land Drainage Officer, together with objections from Stamford Town Council and  from local residents, no objection from Environmental Health 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 development in this part of Stamford is characterised by a mix of one and two storey dwellings fronting onto the surrounding roads.  It is considered that the proposed development is at odds with the prevailing character and would represent an unacceptable form of backland development.  The application is therefore deemed contrary to the requirements of Policy EN1 of the South Kesteven District Council Core Strategy along with guidance contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

2.  The scale and location of plot 3 in relation to properties on Vence Close would result in a significant overbearing impact that would be detrimental to the amenity of the occupiers of these properties.  The application is, therefore, deemed contrary to one of the core principles set out in paragraph 17 of the National Planning Policy Framework in relation to always seeking to secure a good standard of amenity for all existing and future occupants of land and buildings.

 

 

(1.35pm – Councillor Mrs Brenda Sumner returned to the meeting).

 

NB2

 

Application ref:         S12/1487/FULL

 

Description:               Erection of replacement timber storage buildings, new access gate and piers.

 

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

 

Decision:                   Approved

 

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

 

                        Councillor Channell – local Member

 

together with comments from Heritage Lincolnshire and Natural England, comments from the Parish Council together with further emailed observations from the Parish Council circulated to Members at the meeting, no objections from the Environment Agency or Consultant Arboriculturalist and representations from local residents with regard to the original and amended plans, report of site inspection and comments made by Members at the meeting.

 

In response to queries from Members, the Development Management Service Manager advised that a condition could be imposed requiring the retention of hedges and that a limit could be placed on the number of cars that could be accommodated on the application site. 

 

Further discussion took place in relation to a limit on the height of the buildings, and it was then 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 to the 5 conditions set out on page 19 of the report, together with the following:-

 

6. That the existing hedgerow be protected and maintained to retain the character of the area, support wildlife habitat and mitigate issues of overlooking.

 

7. That in the event the hedgerow is not managed by the occupant, a hedgerow be planted alongside the existing hedgerow for the reasons given in Condition 6.

 

8. The height of the buildings will be restricted to 3.8m to retain the character of the area.

 

9. That a maximum of 4 vehicles will be stored on the application site at any given time.

 

NB3

 

Application ref:         S12/1811/FULL

 

Description:               Replacement dwelling

Location:                    Manor House Farm and Manor Lodge, Lound, Bourne, PE10 0LJ

 

Decision:                   Approved

 

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

 

                        Councillor Channell – local Member

                        Andrew Russell – Toft, Lound and Manthorpe Parish Council

                        Huw Milson – in support

                        Nigel Parcell – in support

                        Mike Sibthorp – agent

 

together with comments from Heritage Lincolnshire, no objection from the Highway Authority or Planning Policy, support from the Parish Council, observations from the Principal Conservation Officer and a petition of support from 20 local residents, together with a letter in support from the applicant’s agent accompanied by a letter from a letting agent, circulated to Members at the meeting, report of site inspect ion and comments made by Members at the meeting.

 

It was proposed and seconded that the application be approved.

 

The Development Management Service Manager gave advice to Members in relation to planning policy issues and in relation to the potential for development on nearby land if this application was approved.  In this case no precedent would be set, and any further applications would be considered on their own merits. 

 

The Solicitor also gave advice to Members that there was no power to approve against officer advice until consideration had been given to any conditions that might need to be imposed, and the Committee should be minded to approve subject to the officers considering conditions which could then either be reported back or signed off by the Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

 

Following further consideration during which several Members suggested that the building should be constructed in stone, the proposition was put to the vote and approved, subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions, to be drafted by the Development Management Service Manager and approved by the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, and to specifically include a condition in relation to the use of stone in the construction.

 

(The meeting adjourned from 3pm to 3.20pm).

 

On the resumption of the meeting, the Chairman reminded Members that the next meeting was on the 4^th December.  It was suggested and agreed that the site visit group originally listed for the 11^th December meeting meet instead for any site visits prior to the 4^th December meeting on Wednesday, 28^th November.

 

An additional meeting had been scheduled for the 18^th December, site visits for which, if any, would take place on 12^th December.  The Chairman asked for volunteers for this additional day, and Councillors Ashberry, Howard, Morgan, Powell, Jacky Smith and Mrs Brenda Sumner agreed to form the group.

 

PL1

 

Application ref:         S12/2469/FULL

 

Description:               Variation of Condition 5 (delivery hours) of p/p S09/2256 to 0600 to 2300 hours Monday to Saturday and 0700 t0 2000 hours on Sundays

 

Location:                    Tesco Stores Ltd, Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8UD

 

Decision:                   Deferred

 

Noting comments made during the public speaking session from:-

 

                        Mr K O’Neill – objecting

                        Jessica Sparkes – agent

 

together with comments from Environmental Protection and representations from nearby residents; late information report circulated to Members present at the meeting, including comments from Market Deeping Town Council, no objection from the Highway Authority, additional responses from local residents and a letter from then local Member of Parliament, and officer comment thereon, report of site inspection and comments made by Members at the meeting.

 

It was proposed and seconded that the application be refused, owing to the impact on residents from noise.

 

Following discussion the Development Management Service Manager confirmed that on the basis of the evidence put forward there was insufficient to refuse the application, and in particular Environmental Protection had not objected.  He suggested that if this was to be considered as a reason then additional information should be gathered in regard to noise and disturbance.

 

A Member suggested that if the Committee were minded to refuse, then this would give an opportunity to assemble the evidence required.  The Solicitor advised that this could be done.  Either the proposer of the motion to refuse could amend the proposition to one of deferral to enable the information to be assembled, or the usual procedure could be followed where the Committee wished to take a decision against the officer recommendation.  He then gave the usual advice in relation to the procedure to be followed.

 

The proposer and seconder of the original motion to refuse then withdrew the proposition and instead proposed and seconded that the application be deferred to enable more information on noise and disturbance to be assembled and reported to a future meeting.

 

(As the meeting has lasted for three hours, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 9, the Committee voted for the meeting to continue).

 

Further discussion took place on the proposition, and it was agreed that it would be preferable for the application to be deferred for a fuller Environmental Impact Assessment, to include quantitative data covering the specific issues raised.

 

On being put to the vote, the proposal was agreed, and the application deferred for the reason above.

 

(In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 16.5, Councillor Howard asked that his vote against the proposal be recorded).

 

(4.35pm – Councillor Adams left the meeting).

 

PL2

 

Application ref:         S12/2472/FULL

 

Description:               Variation of Condition 2 (opening hours) of p/p S09/2256 to 0600 hours to 0000 (midnight) Monday to Saturday

 

Location:                    Tesco Stores Ltd, Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8UD

 

Decision:                   Approved

 

Noting comments from Environmental Protection; late information report circulated to Members at the meeting including comments from  Market Deeping Town Council, no objection from the Highway Authority and a letter from the local Member of Parliament and officer comment thereon, 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 to the following conditions:-

 

1. The use hereby permitted shall be discontinued and the store shall revert back to the opening hours approved under application S09/2256 on or before 20 November 2014.
   
   
   
2. The opening hours of the store shall be restricted to 0600 hours to 0000 hours, Mondays to Saturdays, and 1000 hours to 1600 hours on Sundays.         
   
   

 

3. The existing parking areas within the site provided for store customers, and for vehicles expected to call at Market Deeping County Primary School and the William Hildyard Church of England School, shall be made available at all times   
   
   
   
4. Cumulative noise emissions from all fixed plant installations shall not exceed 40dB(A) between 0700 and 2100 hours, and 30dB(A) between 2100 hours and 0700 hours on any day, when measured at a distance of 1m from the façade of the nearest residential dwelling.       
   
   
5. Deliveries to and from the store shall not take place outside the hours of 0630 to 2230, Monday to Saturday and 0830 to 1630 Sundays.   
   
   

 

(4.45pm – Councillor Adams returned to the meeting).

 

(4.47pm – Councillor Powell left the meeting).

 

SP1

 

Application ref:         S12/2016/FULL

 

Description:               3 x 15 meter high wind turbines

 

Location:                    Copley Farm, Doddington Lane, Claypole, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5AT

 

Decision:                   Deferred

 

Prior to consideration being given to the application, the Solicitor gave advice on taking part in the meeting for the benefit of Members who had not been present at the meeting on 2^nd October, when this application had last been considered.  The Committee Support Officer also clarified which Members were present at the 2^nd October meeting.

 

Noting no objection from the National Air Traffic System, Ministry of Defence, Environment Agency and District Archaeologist, comments from Natural England and an objection from a local resident; late information report circulated to Members present at the meeting including comments from the Parish Council and no objection from the Highway Authority together with officer comment thereon, and comments made by Members at the meeting.

 

It was proposed and seconded and agreed that further consideration be deferred as it is considered that there is insufficient information before the committee to enable a proper decision to be made, and that Members should notify specific information required in writing to Councillor Adams who will collate and report to the Development Management Service Manager.

 

(5.06pm – Councillor Mrs Brenda Sumner left the meeting).

 

(5.08pm – Councillor Mrs Kaberry-Brown left the meeting).

 

PL3

 

 

Application ref:         S12/2503/HSH

 

Description:               Single storey rear extension

 

Location:                    39, Wood View, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9NL

 

Decision:                   Approved

 

Noting no objection from Bourne Town Council and comments made by Members at the meeting.

 

It was proposed, seconded and agreed that the application b e 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. The development shall be built in accordance with the materials detailed on the submitted application forms unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.
   
   
   
3. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following list of approved plans submitted as part of the application: HGE1101-01
   
   
   

(5.09pm – Councillors Mrs Brenda Sumner and Mrs Kaberry- Brown returned to the meeting).

 

(5.09pm – Councillor Mrs Judy Smith left the meeting).