Agenda and minutes

Councillor C Sherwood for Cllr Wells.

The following member declared a personal interest:

Councillor N Sherwood – Application PA/2022/2019 – Knows of the applicant.

The following members declared they had been lobbied:

Councillor Patterson – Application PA/2022/2024

Councilor Poole – Applications PA/2022/2136 and PA/2022/554

Resolved – That the minutes of the meeting held on 8 March, having been printed and circulated amongst the members, be taken as read and correctly recorded and be signed by the chairman.

Cllr J Davison stated that the site visit had been very inormative, and confiremd his concerns around site access, and the lack of it with little room to turn which would be increadibly difficult for the bin lorries. He said it was backyard development in the open countryside, and therefore not an appropriate scheme which was contrary to numerous policies.

It was moved by Councillor J Davison and seconded by Councillor Ross –

That planning permission be refused for the following reason –

The proposed development would result in the urbanisation of an existing area of countryside and lead to encroachment into the open countryside. While it is noted that matters of scale, layout, appearance and landscaping are reserved for future consideration, it is not considered that an appropriate scheme could come forward at the reserved matters stage that would be acceptable in these respects without having a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposals are therefore contrary to policies DS1 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan and CS5 of the North Lincolnshire Core Strategy, and paragraph 130 of the National Planning Policy Framework

                                                                                    Motion Carried.

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

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 recommendatios containd within the officer’s report.

An objector addressed the committee with a number of concerns. These included the fact that the surrounding residents felt the site had been formed contrary to what was in the officer’s report. Layout plans were wrong as the hedges included did not exist.  Current condition of the dyke that was over grown and neglected, and he felt that application should be deferred until the applicant had cleared the dyke.

The agent responded and updated the committee on the application and the fact that it had been reduced in size, with no statutory technical objections, and the principals had been approved by the Planning Inspector.  He also stated that the client did not yet own the site, and when they did the issues, surrounding the dykes would be resolved.

Cllr Poole spoke as the local Ward Member who also had concerns surrounding the dykes, and the watercourse.  He stated that the site did have issues water on the site that could remain for up to 6 months of the year. He queried the drainage with the officer present.

Cllr Ross having looked at the application, and received confirmation at the meeting that the dyke clearance would take place by the landowner and maintenance would be their responsibility, and then she was happy to move approval.

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

The applicant addressed the committee and outlined the reasons for the application. In doing so she highlighted it was 2 building plots, grade 2 listed that had been empty for over 5 years without any maintenance.  The had started to subside and had structural issues, and therefore required renovation and restoration. She indicated there was ample shared access and all parties had been consulted.  She also highlighted that the design had been altered so it was in keeping with the area, reduced the height so there was less impact on the landscape with no overlooking.  There was no further concerns from neighbour’s just overwhelming support.

Cllr kennedy spoke as the local Ward Member and raised a number of concerns in line with those of the Haxey parish Council.  She felt it was backland development with infill properties.  It would cause overshadowing, increased noise and nuisance.  Her concerns were also that the surrounding properties were bungalows and therefore the proposals should have had Velux windows. Cllr kennedy stated that the building was not just being renovated but instead was being turned into a luxury 6 bedroom house, and they did not need to spend that kind of money to restore it, and a third of it would be a car park leading to pedestrian safety.

Cllr Ross having listened to all sides felt that the committee needed to go look at the site and proposals before they could make a decision.

It was moved by Cllr Ross and seconded by Cllr C Sherwood –

That a site visit be held before a decision is taken, and it be brought back to a future meeting of this committee.

                                                              Motion Carried.

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

The applicant addressed the committee and outlined the background behind the application and her business, and the requirements for the application, along with the charity work undertaken at the premises.

Resolved – That planning permission be approved 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 agent spoke at committee on behalf of the applicants, and in doing so highlighted the need for the application.  He stated that the proposal was for two family members who working in the farming business to be situated on the farm land.  He said there was a big requirement to have living presence on the farm for security reasons and for the safety of the animals, and risks would remain if this could not be approved. He stated it was a genuine rural enterprise with significant public support.

Cllr J Davison having read the report, and listened to the agent stated he had no objections to the application, but would like to see an agricultural tie added to the conditions if approved.

It was moved by Cllr J Davison and seconded by Cllr Ross –

That planning permission be granted in accordance with the following conditions –

1.

Details of the access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before any development takes place and the development shall be carried out as approved.

Reason

The application has been made under Article 5(1) of the Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015.

2.

Application for approval of the reserved matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) shall be made to the local planning authority not later than 3 years from the date of this permission.

Reason

To comply with the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

3.

The development hereby permitted shall take place not later than 2 years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved.

Reason

To comply with the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

4.

The occupation of the dwellings hereby permitted shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working, in the locality in agriculture or in forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person, and to any resident dependants.

Reason

Permission is granted only after taking account of the particular business needs involved and therefore as an exception to policies CS3 of the North Lincolnshire Core Strategy and RD2 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan, and in the interests of residential amenity.

5.

All reserved matters pursuant to condition 1 above including “appearance” shall include details of all proposed walling, roofing and surfacing materials, and details of all proposed boundary treatments, including the materials proposed to be used.

Reason

In the interests of good design and visual amenity.

6.

All reserved matters applications pursuant to condition 1 above including “layout” shall include details of foul and surface water drainage and no dwelling shall be occupied until the drainage works as approved have been completed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason

To ensure satisfactory drainage is provided in accordance with policy DS14 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2398.

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

An objector speaking at committee raised a number of concerns and ask the committee to take them into consideration when making a decision. They included the access route not being adequate, it was outside the village boundary line, the local plan had not been adhered to, utilities were minimal and it would lead to even more infrastructure issues in the area.

The agent responded and highlighted that bungalows were desperately needed in North Lincolnshire, and there was a demand in the village for them.  He also stated there had been no statutory objections, and that it would round of the development with no adverse impact on the area.

Cllr Hannigan spoke as the local Ward Member stating the development had gone from infill to housing estate, it was not in the appropriate location, and contravened panning policies.  He also had concerns about the drainage and sewerage system not being able to cope with the increased demand.

Cllr C Sherwood agreed with some of the objections made, but also felt the bungalows would help in the community, and the development had already been identified in a sustainable location.

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