Agenda and minutes

The Chief Executive to notify the Committee of any substitute members

The committee was notified by the Chief Executive that he had received a notice under regulation 13 of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990 and had appointed Councillor Selby in place of
Councillor F Hurst and Councillor H G Wheat in place of Councillor Chivers for this meeting only.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Mrs Gibbins.

Members are asked to declare an interest in matters for consideration

at the meeting

There were none declared.

                                                                                                (Enclosure)

The minutes of the meeting held on 25^th April 2006 were confirmed as a correct record of decisions taken.

Report No. PLA582 by the Acting Development Control Services Manager

                                                                                                            (Enclosure)

Decision:-

That authority be given for appropriate enforcement action to be undertaken with regard to breaches of planning control in relation to the conversion of a carport and use of an annexe at Greytrex House, Tinwell Road Lane, Stamford.

In his report PLA582 which had been circulated, the Acting Development Control Services Manager set out the history to the development of a carport and the use of an annexe at Greytrex House, Tinwell Road Lane, Stamford.  Breaches of planning control were now evident and a recent complaint had been made concerning alterations that had been made to the carport, the frontage of which had been enclosed and windows and doors had been inserted.  Details had been provided that clearly indicated the conversion of the carport to residential use.

An annexe had been permitted as part of the original application in 2004 for the aged relative of one of the owners.  This relative had now died and the annexe was currently occupied by a person working for the current owners of Greytrex House in a cleaning capacity.  Conditions attached to the original planning approval restricted the use of the roof space of the carport to domestic purposes and ancillary to the occupation to the main house; the annexe was to be occupied on a basis ancillary to the occupation to the dwelling and no additional roof lights or windows were to be installed without the express consent of the local planning authority.

In concluding, the Acting Development Control Services Manager said that the conversion of the carport to a residential unit, separate from the main residence, identified a separate residential use which was considered to be not ancillary to the main residence.  Similarly the use of the annexe was not ancillary to the main residence.  It was considered that the use, and the works that had been conducted to the annexe and the carport were in breach of the conditions which had been referred to, and accordingly authority was requested for appropriate enforcement action to be undertaken.  It was also pointed out that when outline permission was granted for the property on this site in 1999 it had been subject to a condition stipulating that one dwelling only be erected due to the substandard access.  A subsequent appeal to remove this condition was dismissed, with the Inspector agreeing that a restriction to one dwelling was necessary to avoid detrimental impact on the character and the appearance of the surrounding area, and an unacceptable highway situation.  It was accordingly proposed, seconded and agreed that enforcement action be undertaken.

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

(a)            Straight forward list                                                            (Enclosure)

(b)       List for Debate                                                                       (Enclosure)

Decision: -

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

SF.1

Application ref:                   S06/0234/25           

Description:                           Change of use of land to residential garden

Location:                                31, Pawlett Close, Deeping St. James

Decision:                                Approved

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Note(s) to Applicant

1. You are advised that the application site falls within an area which requires protection from Radon. You are advised to contact the District Council's Building Control Services to ascertain the level of protection required, and whether geological assessment is necessary.

SF.2

Application ref:                   S06/0374/72           

Description:                           Construction of crossover and parking spaces

Location:                                10 & 12, High Street, Swayfield

Decision:                                Approved

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Note(s) to Applicant

1. You are advised that the application site falls within an area which requires protection from Radon. You are advised to contact the District Council's Building Control Services to ascertain the level of protection required, and whether geological assessment is necessary.
2. Prior to the commencement of any of the access works within the public highway, please contact the Divisional Highways Manager (Lincolnshire County Council) on for appropriate specification and construction information.

SF.3

Application ref:                   S06/0403/12           

Description:                           Construction of parking area and improvement of existing cross over

Location:                                1-10, Stubbs Close, Dyke, Bourne

Decision:                                Approved

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Note(s) to Applicant

1. Your attention is drawn to the enclosed Planning Guidance Note No 1 entitled 'Archaeology and Your Development'.
2. Prior to the commencement of any of the access works within the public highway, please contact the Divisional Highways Manager (Lincolnshire County Council) on for appropriate specification and construction information.

Decision: -

To determine applications, or make observations, including application SF.4, transferred from the straightforward list, as listed below: -

SF.4

Application ref:                   S06/0486/46

Description:                           Two storey extension to dwelling

Location:                                The Poplars, Gelston

Decision:                                Deferred

Noting addition representations received from the Parish Council and a neighbouring resident, Acting Development Control Services Manager authorised to determine the application, after consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman, if no adverse observations following the publicity expiry date of 19^th May 2006 and subject to appropriate conditions.  

SU.1

Application ref:                   S05/LB/6435/69

Description:                           Partial demolition of store, ground floor extensions and internal alterations

Location:                                10, Ironmonger Street, Stamford

Decision:                                Deferred

Noting comments from the Historic Buildings Advisor with regard to the original and amended submissions, comments from English Heritage, Stamford Civic Society and Stamford Town Council, an objection from a local resident, detailed information from the applicants and a further letter from the applicants, for a site inspection to view the building and to establish the likely effect of the proposals on the surrounding properties.

SU.2

Application ref:                   S05/0890/69

Description:                           Partial demolition of store, ground floor extensions and internal alterations

Location:                                10, Ironmonger Street, Stamford

Decision:                                Deferred

Noting comments from the Historic Buildings Advisor with regard to the original and amended submissions, comments from English Heritage, Stamford Civic Society and Stamford Town Council, an objection from a local resident, detailed information from the applicants and a further letter from the applicants, for a site inspection to view the building and to establish the likely effect of the proposals on the surrounding properties.

SU.3

Application ref:                   S06/0235/56           

Description:                           12 flats

Location:                                R/o Post Office, Church Street, Market Deeping

Decision:                                Approved

Noting an objection from Market Deeping Town Council, comments from the Housing Strategy Manager, Highway Authority and Police Architectural Liaison Officer, together with a letter of objection from a nearby resident and submissions in support from the applicant, subject to the following conditions: -

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
2. The building shall be constructed of Ibstock Bradgate light buff bricks with dark buff band courses and details above doors/windows, buff Sandtoft Bradgate unless otherwise agreed in writing.
3. The existing natural hedge along the northern and western boundaries of the site shall be retained.
4. No development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a plan indicating the positions, design, materials and type of boundary treatment to be erected. The boundary treatment shall be completed before the building(s) are occupied, or in accordance with a timetable agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with approved details.
5. Before any development is commenced, details to accord with the Flood Risk Assessment, including location and means of disposal of surface water and foul drainage shall be submitted to and approved by the District Planning Authority, and no building shall be occupied until the drainage works have  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

Report No PLA581 by the Acting Development Control Services Manager

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The Acting Development Control Services Manager submitted his report PLA581 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 appeals outstanding and newly submitted appeals and decisions received during May. 

The meeting closed at 3.27pm.