Agenda and minutes

Planning Committee - Thursday, 14th July, 2022 1.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - Council Offices, St. Peter's Hill, Grantham. NG31 6PZ

Contact: Email: Democracy@southkesteven.gov.uk 

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9.

Register of attendance and apologies for absence

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    Minutes:

    Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors Harish Bisnauthsing, Phil Dilks, Rosemary Kaberry-Brown and Judy Smith.

     

    Councillor Gloria Johnson substituted for Councillor Judy Smith.

     

    Councillor Paul Wood substituted for Councillor Harish Bisnauthsing

     

10.

Disclosure of interests

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

    Minutes:

    No interests were disclosed.

     

11.

Minutes of the meeting held on 19 May 2022 pdf icon PDF 243 KB

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    Minutes:

    The minutes of the meeting held on 19 May 2022 were proposed, seconded, and AGREED as a correct record on the basis that the proposal to extend the meeting and the close of meeting be included.

12.

Minutes of the meeting held on 16 June 2022 pdf icon PDF 113 KB

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    Minutes:

    The minutes of the meeting held on 16 June 2022 were proposed, seconded, and AGREED as a correct record.

13.

Application S22/0458 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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    Proposal: Alterations to shopfront and central courtyard, single storey rear extension & internal alterations.

    Location: 6 Red Lion Square, Stamford PE9 2AJ

    Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to APPROVE planning permission subject to conditions 

    Minutes:

    Proposal:                       Alterations to shopfront and central courtyard, single storey rear extension & internal alterations.                              

     

    Location:                        6 Red Lion Square, Stamford, PE9 2AJ.     

                  

     

    Recommendation:         To authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to APPROVE planning permission subject to conditions outlined in this report.

     

    Together with:

     

    ·       Provisions within the South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, Design Guidelines SPD, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

    ·       Comments received from Lincolnshire County Council Highway Authority and Local Lead Flood Authority.

    ·       Comment received from Historic England.

    ·       Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer.

    ·       No objections from Stamford Town Council.

    ·       Comments received from Stamford Civic Society.

     

    During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on:

     

     

    ·        It was queried that if the applicant was not a District Councillor, would the development had been authorised by the Planning Officer. It was confirmed as part of the Council’s scheme of delegation, Councillor applications are brought to the Committee. The application would have been recommended for approval regardless of the delegation process.

     

    ·       Had Stamford Town Council responded to confirm no objection or had there been no response at all – therefore noted as no objection received.

     

    ·       The Planning Officer clarified that the Stamford Town Council responded to confirm no objection and referred the application on to the Case Officer and Conservation Officer.

     

     

    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:

     

    i.         Drawing titled 'Proposed Floor Plans', drawing no. 04, received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

    ii.        Drawing titled 'Proposed Elevations', drawing no. 05, received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

    iii.       Drawing titled 'Window & Door Details', drawing no. 06, received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

    iv.       Drawing titled 'Roof Lantern & Roof Light Details', drawing no. 07, received by

    the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

    v.        Drawing titled 'Existing & Proposed Roof Plan', drawing no. 08, received by the

    Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

     

    Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.

     

    Reason: To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.

     

     

     

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Application S22/0536 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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    Proposal: Alterations to shopfront and central courtyard, single storey rear extension & internal alterations.

    Location: 6 Red Lion Square, Stamford, PE9 2AJ

    Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT listed building consent subject to conditions.

    Minutes:

    Proposal:                       Alterations to shopfront and central courtyard, single storey rear extension and internal alterations.                          

     

    Location:                        6 Red Lion Square, Stamford, PE9 2AJ.                              

     

    Recommendation:         To authorise the Assistant Director for Planning to GRANT listed building consent subject to conditions.                  

     

     

    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 Lincolnshire County Council Highway Authority and Local Lead Flood Authority.

    ·       No objections from Historic England.

    ·       Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer.

    ·       No objections from Stamford Town Council.

    ·       Comments received from Stamford Civic Society.

    ·       Representations received as a result of publicity.

     

    During questions to Officers and debate, Members commented on:

     

    ·        It was queried that if the applicant was not a District Councillor, would the development had been authorised by the Planning Officer. It was confirmed as part of the Council’s scheme of delegation, Councillor applications are brought to the Committee. The applications would had been recommended for approval regardless of the delegation process.

     

    ·       Had Stamford Town Council responded to confirm no objection or had there been no response at all – therefore noted as no objection received.

     

    ·       The Planning Officer clarified that the Stamford Town Council responded to confirm no objection and referred the application on to the Case Officer and Conservation Officer.

     

    It was proposed, seconded, and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to GRANT listed building consent subject to conditions:

     

    Time Limit for Commencement

     

    1               The works hereby consented shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent.

     

    Reason: In order to ensure that the works are commenced in a timely manner, as set out in Sections 18 and 74 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended).

     

    Approved Plans

     

    2               The works hereby consented shall be carried out in accordance with the following list of approved plans:

     

    i.          Drawing titled 'Proposed Floor Plans', drawing no. 04, received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

    ii.          Drawing titled 'Proposed Elevations', drawing no. 05, received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

    iii.           Drawing titled 'Window & Door Details', drawing no. 06, received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

    Drawing titled 'Roof Lantern & Roof Light Details', drawing no. 07, received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

    v.            Drawing titled 'Existing & Proposed Roof Plan', drawing no. 08,       received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th February 2022

             

    Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.

     

    Reason: To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.

     

    During Building Works

     

    3            Before any of the works on the external elevations for the building(s) hereby permitted are begun, samples of the materials (including colour of any render, paintwork or colourwash) to be used in the construction of the external surfaces shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

     

    Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

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Application S22/0928 pdf icon PDF 685 KB

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    Proposal: Insertion of structural timber supports around the existing ceiling joists

    Location: Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Marys Street, Stamford, PE9 2DL

    Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director for Planning to APPROVE listed building consent subject to conditions

    Minutes:

    Proposal:                       Insertion of structural timber supports around the existing ceiling joists

     

    Location:                       Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Marys Street, Stamford, PE9 2DL

     

     

    Recommendation:         To authorise the Assistant Director for Planning to APPROVE listed building consent subject to conditions

     

     

    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).

    ·       No comments received from Stamford Civic Society.

    ·       No comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer.

    ·       Comments received from Stamford Town Council.

     

     

    During questions to Officers and debate, Members commented on:

     

    ·       A concern was raised on woodworm and whether there had been a problem with moisture and lack of ventilation in the existing ceiling joists. A query was also raised on whether grants were available for buildings with listed building consent that required repairs.

    ·       The Planning Officer confirmed that the submitted report at application stage stated that woodworm was largely likely due to the age the building and the deterioration of the timbers. The Planning Officer noted that grants may be available, however the answer was unknown.

     

    It was proposed, seconded, and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to APPROVE listed building consent subject to conditions:

     

    Time Limit for Commencement

     

    1       The works hereby consented shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent.

     

    Reason: In order to ensure that the works are commenced in a timely manner, as set out in Sections 18 and 74 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended).

     

    Approved Plans

     

    2       The works hereby consented shall be carried out in accordance with the following list

    of approved plans and reports:

     

    i)        Location Plan received 5 May 2022

    ii)       Remedial Sketches received 5 May 2022

     

    Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.

     

    Reason: To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.

     

16.

Application S22/0353 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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    Proposal: Repairs and refurbishment, including repointing of and repairs to external walls, replacement of drip mouldings on front elevation, new render on front dormers, re-plastering of interior walls.

    Location: Reedmans Court, 9-10 St Georges St, Stamford

    Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to APPROVE Listed Building Consent subject to conditions.

     

    Minutes:

    Proposal: Repairs and refurbishment, including repointing of and repairs to external walls, replacement of drip mouldings on front elevation, new render on front dormers, re-plastering of interior walls.

     

    Location: Reedmans Court, 9-10 St Georges St, Stamford

     

     

    Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to APPROVE Listed Building Consent subject to conditions.      

     

     

    Together with:

     

    ·       Provisions within the South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036 and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

    ·       Comments received from Stamford Civic Society.

    ·       No comments received from Historic England.

    ·       Comments received from Stamford Town Council.

    ·       Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer.

     

    During questions to Officers and debate, Members commented on:

     

    ·       One Member noted that the applicant was a Planning Committee Member and a Stamford Councillor. It was queried why a Member of the Planning Committee had applied for retrospective planning permission.

    ·       It was confirmed that the applicant had asked whether the proposed works were repairs not requiring consent as set out in the listed building consent terms. The original works did not require consent but some further necessary works did – hence the application.

    ·       Members noted the high quality of work proposed and how the work complimented Stamford’s aesthetic.

     

     

    It was proposed, seconded, and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to APPROVE listed building consent subject to conditions:

     

    Approved Plans

     

    1       The works hereby consent shall be carried out in accordance with the following listed of approved plans and reports:

     

    a.    Design and Access Statement received 04 April 2022.

     

    Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.

                 

    Reason: To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.

     

17.

Any other business, which the Chairman, by reason of special circumstances, decides is urgent

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    Minutes:

    There were none.

18.

Close of meeting

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    Minutes:

    The Chairman closed the meeting at 13:30.