Agenda and minutes

There was no substitues.

The following member declared that he had been lobbied on the following:

Cllr P Vickers  -  Application PA/ 2021/2151

Resolved – That the minutes of the meeting held on 4 May 2022, having been printed and circulated amongst the members, be taken as read and correctly recorded and be signed by the chairman.

The Group Manager – Development Management submitted a report containing details of major applications for determination by the committee, including summaries of policy context, representations arising from consultation and publicity and assessment of the applications.

The Head of Planning and Development provided an update.

An objector addressed the committee who had lived in Barton for 40 years, and believed the application was developer led and not within the local plan. He felt the infrastructure was already at capacity, and the proposal would only lead to more issues, including traffic issues in an area that was busy.  There was overwhelming letters of objections, stating that it would destroy prime agricultural land, and the green belt should be protected.

Another resident also objecting felt that Barton had already had its fair share on new housing developments already with no infrastructure to support them.  She stated that the access points would increase traffic pressures and it would be dangerous.  It would take away grade 1 agricultural land and would be detrimental to the area.

The third objector to speak did not feel it was a sustainable development, and would jeopardise the future of Barton. He reiterated the concerns that the previous objectors had mentioned and also highlighted the fear the pollution levels would increase in the town.

Speaking in response was the agent on behalf of the applicant.  He stated there had been a number of letters of support on the planning portal for much needed affordable housing in the area.   After speaking to many community groups they made changes to the application as suggested.

Cllr P Vickers spoke as the local ward member and supported refusal of the application. He said he had received a lot of concern from local residents, that there would be infrastructure issues, loss of countryside and could not support such an application.

Cllr Hannigan applauded the objectors/residents for their compelling speeches with factual content.  He stated the land was not allocated for housing and did not feel it would be appropriate for the area.

Cllr Grant congratulated the applicants for their community consultation, but could not support the application as it went against planning policy.

Resolved – That planning permission be refuse din accordance with the reasons stated in the officer’s report.

Two residents living near the application site spoke at the meeting against the application.  They urged the committee to refuse the application due to a number of concerns.  Those concerns covered previous works on site that had not been authorised and enforcement action required. Play equipment out of character and established without planning permission. The proposal was not in keeping with the area, and they already had 3 entrances to use. Privacy issues affected, impact on wildlife, floodlights unnecessary and would impact their property.  It was unsightly and not appropriate for the area.

The applicant stated that the work had been carried out for restoration and safety purposes. They had four children and needed a lot of play equipment to keep them occupied. She stated they had consulted and included planning and conservation experts along all stages. They required an extra access to the annex and for the tractors.  The flood lights would be on sensors.

Cllr J Davison felt there was pros and cons to the application.  Taking into consideration the officer’s report and recommendations he could not see any reason to refuse the application on planning grounds. In addition he would like a condition to state that the flood lights were LED and not on after 9pm in winter.

Resolved – That planning permission be approved in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report, with the amendment to condition 4, and an additional condition as follows:

4.

Prior to the use of the driveway and tennis courts, a scheme for the provision of lighting, which shall be limited to LED lights only, shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the local planning authority and thereafter so retained.

Additional condition:

The operating hours of the agreed lighting scheme for the driveway and tennis courts shall be limited to 9pm.

Reason

To protect residential amenity and to accord with policy DS1 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan.

The Group Manager – Development Management submitted a report for determination by the committee including summaries of policy context, representations arising from consultation and publicity and assessment of applications.  The Head of Service updated the reports orally where appropriate.  Other officers attending gave advice and answered members’ questions as requested.

Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.

Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.

Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.

The Head of Planning and Development gave an update on the report. He informed the committee that the wording in the conditions should have read ‘renovation’ and not ‘demolition’.

Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report, with the addition of the following condition:

1.

Prior to the commencement of any works, including any renovation and repair works to the Carriage House, Stables and Dovecote, bat and ecological surveys encompassing the entire site of the proposals shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.

Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.

Cllr Hannigan having read the report did not feel he could make a decision based on the information provided. He requested a site visit be held so they could see how the dwellings were going to fit in.

It was moved by Cllr Hannigan and seconded by Cllr Ross-

That a site visit be held and the application be brought back to a future meeting of the committee.

                                                                                  Motion Carried.

Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s recommendations.

The applicant addressed the committee and outline the application. He raised the concerns and objections from Haxey Parish Council, and felt they were unjustified when they had not made the same comments when consulted on other similar applications.  He also stated the extension needed to be demolished due to safety concerns, and the proposal would be smaller in length. It was in keeping with the area.

Resolved – That the application be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.

Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.