Agenda and minutes
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Register of attendance and apologies for absence
Minutes: Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors Harish Bisnauthsing, John Cottier, Robert Reid, Judy Smith and Rosemary Kaberry-Brown.
Councillor Helen Crawford substituted for Councillor Judy Smith.
Councillor Gloria Johnson substituted for Councillor Rosemary Kaberry-Brown.
Councillor Paul Wood substituted for Councillor Harish Bisnauthsing.
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Disclosure of interests
Members are asked to disclose any interests in matters for consideration at the meeting Minutes: Councillor Penny Milnes declared that she would be speaking as a Ward Councillor for application S21/1974 and therefore, would not participate in the debate or vote. |
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Minutes of the meeting held on 13 May 2022
Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 13 May 2022 were proposed, seconded, and AGREED as a correct record. |
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Proposal: Erection of 12 (no) dwellings comprising 10 (no) affordable housing units and 2 (no) market housing units; formulation of new private drives and associated landscaping to provide vehicular and pedestrian access from South Heath Lane.
Location: Land north of South Heath Lane, Fulbeck Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to REFUSE planning permission Additional documents: Minutes: Proposal: Erection of 12 (no) dwellings comprising 10 (no) affordable housing units and 2 (no) market housing units; formulation of new private drives and associated landscaping to provide vehicular and pedestrian access from South Heath Lane. Location: Land north of South Heath Lane, Fulbeck Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to REFUSE planning permission
Noting comments made in the public speaking session by:
District Ward Councillor: Councillor Penny Milnes Parish Council (Fulbeck): Councillor David Morison Applicant’s agent: James Rigby
Together with:
· Provisions within the South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, Design Guidelines for Rutland and South Kesteven Supplementary Planning Document, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). · Comments received from Anglian Water. · No comments received from Cadent Gas. · No comments received from Heritage Lincolnshire. · Comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Highways and SuDS). · Comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Education). · No comments received from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. · No comments received from Lincolnshire Crime Prevention Officer. · Comments received from NHS Lincolnshire. · Comments received from Fulbeck Parish Council. · Comments received from SKDC Tree Officer. · Comments received from SKDC Affordable Housing Officer. · Comments received from SKDC Planning Policy Officer. · Comments received from SKDC Environmental Protection. · Comments received from SKDC Principal Urban Design Officer. · No comments received from National Grid. · No comments received from Ward Member.
During questions to public speakers, Members commented on:
· The modern, urban design of the proposed properties was queried due to being ‘out of character’ of other properties in the village. · How the 12 properties would meet local needs in Fulbeck. · A quantity of people who had completed the survey was questioned. 63 out of 262 people had answered the Housing Needs Survey. · How the proposal met the needs of residents with physical disabilities.
During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on:
· The number of concerns with the current application that had been identified within the Officers’ report, which cumulatively meant that the application could not be supported in its current guise.
It was proposed, seconded and AGREED that the application be REFUSED for the reasons set out in the Case Officer’s report. |
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Application S22/0471
Proposal: Use of land for dog exercising / training (Re-submission following consent ref: S21/0899) (Minor revisions)
Location: Land North Of The Leas Hough Road Grantham Barkston Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director of Growth to approve the application subject to conditions.
Minutes: Proposal: Use of land for dog exercising / training (Resubmission following consent ref: S21/0899) (Minor revisions) Location: Land North Of The Leas Hough Road Grantham Barkston Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director of Growth to approve the application subject to conditions.
Together with:
· Provisions within the South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). · No comments received from Parish Council. · Comments received from LCC Highways & SuDS. · Comments received from Environmental Protection Services (SKDC).
The Principal Planning Officer clarified that the application was a resubmission to assess revisions from the previously approved scheme with the main change being the re-positioning of the fence.
During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on:
· Clarification was sought as to why the application was classed as a major application. It was confirmed that the application was over one hectare in size, therefore is classed as a major application. · Concerns were raised over noise and the distance between the application site and the nearest houses. It was confirmed that the nearest property was 92 metres away. · Members were pleased with the informal parking being enclosed.
It was proposed, seconded, and AGREED that the application be approved for the summary of reasons set out in the Case Officer’s report together with the following conditions:
Time Limit for Commencement
1 The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
Reason: In order that the development is commenced in a timely manner, as set out in Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
Approved Plans
2 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following list of approved plans:
MSP.1742/101H
Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.
Reason: To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.
Before the Development is Occupied
3 Prior to first use of the development hereby approved, the access parking area as shown on proposed block plan MSP.1742/101H shall be provided. Any hard surfacing used shall be permeable. The parking area shall be retained for the lifetime of the development.
Reason: In the interest of highway safety.
4 Prior to first use, a dog waste bin (as shown on the proposed block plan MSP.1742/101H) shall be provided on site and a contract shall be entered into with SKDC Commercial Waste Team.
Reason: In the interest of amenity.
Ongoing Conditions
5 Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (and any order revoking, re-enacting or modifying that Order), the premises shall only be used for dog exercise or dog training sessions, as expressly authorised by this permission, and for no other purpose at any time.
Reason: To ensure that the local planning authority retains control over development normally permitted under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 or any amending legislation.
6 No more than 5no. group training sessions shall take place on site per ... view the full minutes text for item 5. |
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Application S22/0790 and S22/0794
Proposal: Discharge of condition 3 (Joinery details) of pp S21/2477 Location: 7A Abbey Road, Bourne Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to APPROVE the discharge of condition
Additional documents: Minutes: Application S22/0790
Proposal: Discharge of condition 3 (Joinery details) of pp S21/2477 Location: 7A Abbey Road, Bourne Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to APPROVE the discharge of condition
Application S22/0794
Proposal: Hand painted sign on existing shop front fascia Location: 7A Abbey Road, Bourne Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to GRANT advertising consent, subject to conditions
These applications were discussed and debated together, however, were voted on separately.
Together with (S22/0790) and (S22/0794):
· Provisions within the South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, Design Guidelines for Rutland and South Kesteven Supplementary Planning Document and National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). · Comments received from Conservation Consultant.
During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on:
· Clarification was sought on whether the application decision would have been taken under delegated powers, had the applicant not been related to a District Councillor. · It was highlighted that the shop design was similar to the ‘Shop Front Scheme’ being completed in Grantham. · Members complimented the overall design of the application.
It was proposed, seconded, and AGREED that the applications be approved for the summary of reasons set out in the Case Officer’s report. |
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Any other business, which the Chairman, by reason of special circumstances, decides is urgent
Minutes: There were none. |
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Close of meeting
Minutes: The Chairman closed the meeting at 14:02. |