Agenda and minutes
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Apologies for absence
Minutes: Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors Ian Stokes and John Cottier.
Councillor Gloria Johnson substituted for Councillor Rosemary Kaberry-Brown.
Councillor Ashley Baxter had been appointed for the Alliance SK vacancy. |
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Disclosure of interests
Members are asked to disclose any interests in matters for consideration at the meeting Minutes: No interests were disclosed.
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Minutes of the meeting held on 11 August 2022
Minutes:
Clarification was sought by a Member of the Committee as to whether the applicant would return to a future Planning Committee or a Full Council meeting as the applicant was not present at the meeting of 11 August 2022 and this was not clear within the minutes.
A further query was raised as to whether a substantive vote was carried out following the Mallard Pass application and the Assistant Director of Governance informed the Committee that Councillor Dilks had specifically asked that his vote be recorded within the minutes and therefore noted. The Assistant Director of Governance clarified that the minutes referred to the application being heard, not the applicant.
A Member of the Committee asked for clarity on the voting procedure, specifically voting on an amendment to a motion as this may have been difficult for the general public to follow. A copy of the relevant procedure correspondence was agreed to be provided by the Assistant Director of Governance.
The minutes of the meeting held on 11 August 2022 were proposed, seconded, and AGREED as a correct record. |
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Application S21/1906
Proposal: Reserved matters for appearance, layout, scale and access for the erection of 70 dwellings following Outline permission S18/2379. Location: Land West Off A1 And North Of Bourne Road, Colsterworth Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to approve the submitted reserved matters details, subject to conditions outlined in this report Minutes: Proposal: Reserved matters for appearance, layout, scale and access for the erection of 70 dwellings following Outline permission S18/2379. Location: Land West Off A1 And North of Bourne Road, Colsterworth Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to approve the submitted reserved matters details, subject to conditions outlined in this report
Noting comments made in the public speaking session by:
Applicant Representative: Paul Jarvis and Margaret Clarke, Drainage Experts.
Agent: Aaron Gibbons Against: Arthur Marshall – Resident.
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), Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan and the Colsterworth and District Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2026. · Comments received from Colsterworth Parish Council. · Comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Highways & SuDS). · No comments received from SKDC Environmental Health Officer. · Comments from Anglian Water received 7 September 2022 – update via presentation. · No comments received from National Highways. · No objection from Environment Agency. · Comments received from the Council’s Project Partnership Officer. · No comments received from Historic England. · No comments received from Gardens Trust. · No comments received from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Services.
During questions to public speakers, Members commented on:
· What the volume of the attenuation pond was. The applicant did not have confirmation of the volume to hand but was able to confirm that it was designed to accommodate a 1 in a hundred-year storm event and 40% climate change. · Acknowledgement was given of past flooding in the area of Bourne Road Estate and a query was raised as to whether the development would exacerbate or reduce the problem. The applicant confirmed that rainfall would be directed into a suds pond of the southern boundary of the development, potentially reducing the amount of excess water by 60%. · Did the new information recently received change the validity of the drainage report? The applicant informed the Committee that the drainage remains unchanged as they were to provide an outlet for the surface water. · Was the applicant certain that the measures they were proposing to put in place would alleviate the risk of flooding? The applicant informed that by reducing the amount of water flow they were improving the situation. The Assistant Director of Planning added that absolute confidence of no future flooding was not possible but that the Planning department would look to ascertain that the situation would not be made worse. They were unable to insist that the applicant has to improve a pre-existing situation. · Was the attenuation pond separate from the play area? The applicant confirmed that the attenuation pond was not close to the play equipment. · What was the requirement for acoustic glazing? The applicant confirmed that creating an air gap between the glazing was to reduce the decibels of noise into the housing. · What sustainability measures were there on the development? The applicant informed Members that housing was to be given high efficiency insulation and the plans
During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on:
· Can ... view the full minutes text for item 29. |
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Application S20/1586
Proposal: Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of permission S16/0112. Amendment to the access, associated layout changes, house type updates and changes to affordable plot numbers of Phase A only. Location: Land north of Towngate East and south of Northfield Road, Market Deeping Minutes: Proposal: Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of permission S16/0112. Amendment to the access, associated layout changes, house type updates and changes to affordable plot numbers of Phase A only. Location: Land north of Towngate East and south of Northfield Road, Market Deeping Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director for Planning to GRANT planning permission subject to the completion of a Deed of Variation to the Section 106 Agreement related to S16/0112 and subject to conditions outlined in this report.
Noting comments made in the public speaking session by:
Agent: Ms Guy
Against: Mr Martin Reilly
Together with:
· Provisions within the South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the Deepings Neighbourhood Plan 2021. · No objections from Market Deeping Town Council. · No comments received from Heritage Lincolnshire. · Comments received from LCC Highways and SuDS. · Comments received from Welland and Deepings IDB. · No comments from the Environment Agency. · Comments received from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue. · No objections from Anglian Water.
During questions to public speakers, Members commented on:
· Clarification was sought that the 9m easement was adhered to. The applicant confirmed that the easement was in place. · Were there plans for solar panels to be added to the properties? The applicant confirmed there were no plans for solar panels. · Will there be an appropriate amount of public open space? The applicant informed the Committee that the appropriate amount of open space had been catered for. · If Phase D was refused permission, what would the consequences be for Phase A? The Assistant Director of Planning confirmed that it was the amendments to the development that the Committee were to consider and that the assessment of Officer’s was that there were no reasonable grounds for refusal.
During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on:
· Were the conditions being complied with? · Concerns over the drainage being unresolved. · The amendments to the situation of the access road and its potential effects. · Whether sufficient properties were affordable homes. · Enforcement Team were to be requested to monitor the development closely.
It was proposed that the application be deferred until all existing conditions had been compiled with. This proposal was seconded with an amended motion to confirm the amount of affordable homes already provided and to establish any other Section 106 breaches alongside clarification of the sewage arrangements.
It was proposed, seconded and AGREED that:
The Assistant Director for Planning DEFERRED planning permission for the reasons noted above. |
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Application S22/0133
Proposal: Proposed alterations and extensions
Location: Byre Cottage, Village Street, Oasby, NG32 3NA Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to GRANT PERMISSION subject to conditions. Additional documents: Minutes: Proposal: Proposed alterations and extensions Location: Byre Cottage, Village Street, Oasby, NG32 3NA Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to GRANT PERMISSION subject to conditions.
Noting comments made in the public speaking session by:
District Ward Councillor: Councillor Sarah Trotter
Heydour Parish Councillor: Mr Nicholas Turner
Applicant’s Agent: Mr Clive Wicks, Wicks Associates
Together with:
· Provisions within the South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). · Objections received from Heydour Parish Council. · Comments received from SKDC Conservation Officer. · Comments received from SKDC Tree Officer. · No objections from LCC Highways and SuDS. · No comments from Historic England.
During questions to public speakers, Members commented on:
· Have the windows, rainwater guttering, and garage doors been amended as advised? The agent clarified that windows would be timber and the guttering black cast aluminium, not upvc and the garage doors would be on the side of the building and not visible from the street. · An explanation was requested as to what constituted a 1.5 storey property. The agent confirmed that the property would have dormer windows and the eaves would be underneath the sills. · A Member asked what the ridge height on the property would be. This was confirmed as being 6.75 metres. · How would the proposal be ‘in keeping with the host dwelling’? The agent informed the Committee that the appearance would be similar in character to the building to the left of the plot with a minimal impact on the street scene. It was confirmed that the bungalow was the host dwelling with the proposal referring to the extension dwelling. · Would the applicant be implementing any climate-change measures? The agent confirmed they were looking to put in underground water storage.
(At 16:00 The Chairman asked the Committee if they agreed for the meeting to be extended)
It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to extend the meeting past the three-hour threshold. During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on:
· Were design guidelines being followed? · Concern was raised over the proposed increase in height of building which would dominate the site. · The proposal was considered to not be a positive contribution or sympathetic to the surrounding properties in the village. There was potentially perceived harm to the setting of Grade II* listed building, Oasby Manor. · A Member asked what would happen in the future if permission was allowed on this site. The conservation area has to be preserved. · The plans showed too many roof lines to the proposed building.
It was proposed, seconded and AGREED:
To authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to REFUSE PERMISSION on the basis that the proposals are not in keeping with the character of the surrounding properties and character of the conservation area. Following wording has been agreed by Assistant Director of Planning, Chair and Vice-Chairman of Planning Committee and Cllr Selby, who seconded the proposal.
Reason for refusal:
1. The proposed extensions would result in an overly large and high dwelling, in a dominant position within the site, with a complicated roofscape. ... view the full minutes text for item 31. |
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Application S22/1326
Proposal: Demolition of a brick shed at the rear of the property and the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the property
Location: 10 Ash Close, Fulbeck, Lincolnshire, NG32 3JY Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director for Planning to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions
Minutes: Proposal: Demolition of a brick shed at the rear of the property and the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of the property Location: 10 Ash Close, Fulbeck, Lincolnshire, NG32 3JY Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director for Planning to GRANT planning permission, 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 (Highways & SuDS Support). · No comments received from Ward Councillors. · No comments received from Fulbeck Parish Council.
During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on:
· The number of properties within the vicinity who also had rear extension development was queried and whether approval of this development would allow acceptability for nearby properties to do the same. · Whether the terraced houses belonged to South Kesteven District Council.
The Assistant Planning Officer confirmed that there were 3 terraced houses, that did not have rear extensions. However, the terraced houses had outbuildings or brick sheds.
It was clarified that there was a fall-back position under a prior approval application, where residents could submit an application to project beyond the rear of their property by 6 metres with a maximum height of 3 metres.
It was confirmed that the terraces houses belonged to South Kesteven District Council.
It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director for Planning to GRANT planning permission, subject to 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. Location plan received 01 July 2022 ii. Proposed block plan re. 10 Ash Close – Block Plan, received 18 August 2022 iii. Proposed elevations re. 04, received 01 July 2022 Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.
Reason: To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt. During Building Works
2 Before any part of the development hereby permitted is brought into use, the external elevations shall have been completed using only the materials stated in the planning application forms unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and in accordance with Policy DE1 of the adopted South Kesteven Local Plan.
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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 17:08. |