Agenda and minutes

Councillor Matthews for Councillor Southern, and Councillor Poole for Councillor Patterson.

The following members declared that they had been lobbied:

Cllr J Davison – PA/2022/1628 and PA/2022/1702

Cllr Poole – PA/2022/2027

Cllr N Sherwood – PA/2023/279

Cllr Wells – PA/2022/1702

The applicant addressed the committee and thanked them for attending the site visit to look for themselves at the proposal.  She indicated that a great deal of hard work and effort had taken place to get to this stage, and there was structural evidence that the work needed doing. She said the visibility was good and no highway objections had been received.  There was full support from the Planning Officer and local residents and neighbours, with no overshadowing concerns.

Cllr Ross felt that following the site visit, the applicants were trying to cram too much into the site and it was overdevelopment, with concerns over the access and visibility. Three properties trying to access the site would be dangerous.

Cllr Bell disagreed with the previous speaker and following the site visit felt that it was infill development, with good space and sufficient access and should be granted in accordance with the officer’s recommendations.

It was moved by Cllr Ross and seconded by Cllr Wells –

That planning permission be refused for the following reasons –

1.

The siting, layout and design of the proposal would result in a cramped development detrimental to the character of the area. The proposal is contrary to guidance given in the National Planning Policy Framework, policies CS1, CS2, CS5 and CS7 of the North Lincolnshire Core Strategy, and policies H5, H7 and DS1 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan.

2.

The proposed private access is unsuitable due to insufficient visibility splay at the road junction with Greenhill Road and the cumulative impact of vehicular movement on the private road as a result of the proposed development. The proposal is contrary to paragraph 111 of the National Planning Policy Framework, policies CS1, CS2, CS5 and CS7 of the North Lincolnshire Core Strategy, and policies H5, H7, DS1 and T2 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan.

Informative

In determining this application, the council, as local planning authority, has taken account of the guidance in paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework in order to seek to secure sustainable development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions of the area.

                                         Motion Carried.

The Development Management Lead provided an update to the committee and sought a deferral of the application for further consultation to take place.

Resolved – That the application be deferred.

The Development Management Lead provided an update to the committee and sought a deferral of the application for further consultation to take place.

Resolved – That the application be deferred.

The Development Management Lead gave an update that one more representation had been submitted on the portal, with no new issues, and no change on the Officer’s recommendation.

Cllr Ross having looked at the report and plans felt a site visit was required before a decision could be made.

It was moved by Cllr Ross and seconded by Cllr Wells –

That the application be deferred for a site visit to be held, and brought back to a future meeting.

Motion Carried.

Cllr Ross state dthat she was happy with the application and report, however with the agreement of the committee would like a condition to be added that the lodges and huts would not be open for longer than 48 weeks a year.

Cllr Grant sought the legal representations opinion on this before agreeing with the proposal.

Resolved – That the application be granted in accordance with the officer’s recommendations, with the addition of the following condition:

14.

The site for the approved lodges and shepherd huts shall not be open to customers/occupants for more than 48 weeks in any calendar year without the prior approval in writing of the local planning authority. The applicant shall keep a written/electronic record of the opening hours per calendar year and this record shall be available at all reasonable times to the local planning authority.

Reason

The site is for holiday use only and is inappropriate for permanent residential development, being within the open countryside in accordance with policy RD2 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan.

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

The agent for the proposal outlined the detail of the application and highlighted the positive aspects.  He stated that the only new feature as the fencing and lighting and the fencing would be within the permitted development rights. He felt it was an acceptable location, and a condition could be included to have no night-time lighting.

Cllr Ross stated that she was very interest in the application, had taken on board the comments of the Parish Council and felt a site visit was required.

It was moved by Cllr Ross and seconded by Cllr Wells –

That a site visit be held and be brought back to a future meeting.

Motion Carried.

Cllr Ross felt that the committee would benefit from holding a site visit before they took a decision on the application.

It was moved by Cllr Ross and seconded by Cllr Wells that –

The application be deferred for a site visit.

Motion Carried.

The Development Management Lead Economy and Environment updated the committee and south deferral of the application, to allow officer’s to carry out further work on the application.

Resolved – That the application be deferred.

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

Cllr Ross having read the report had concerns about the objection received fro the Parish Council, and felt the committee should have a site visit before taking a decision on the application.

It was moved by Cllr Ross and seconded by Cllr Poole –

That a site visit be held and brought back to a future meeting.

Motion Carried.

The applicant addressed the committee indicating that they had submitted a pre- application and that had positive feedback. It was a redundant bar with drive access and parking, and would have no negative impact on the conservation area.  There was no major issues, no highway issues, no objection from the Parish Council or the public, and matched other properties within the area.

Cllr Ogg spoke as the local ward member and stated that it was an old barn, dropping to bits and would only improve the area if it was granted.

Cllr Wells agreed with the previous speaker and felt it should be approved.

It was moved by Cllr Wells and seconded by Cllr Ross –

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

1.

The development must be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason

To comply with section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Site location plan SW/22/01

Proposed block plan SW/22/02A

Proposed floor plans SW/22/03

Proposed elevations SW/22/04

Design and Access Statement

Biodiversity Management Plan

Arboricultural Implication Assessment.

Reason

For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3.

No loose material shall be placed on any driveway or parking area within 10 metres of the adopted highway unless measures are taken in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority to prevent the material from spilling onto the highway. Once agreed and implemented these measures shall be retained.

Reason

In the interests of highway safety and to comply with policy T19 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan.

4.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that order with or without modification), nothing shall at any time be erected, retained, planted or allowed to grow over 1.05 metres in height above the level of the adjoining carriageway for a distance of 2 metres from the highway boundary across the site frontage.

Reason

In the interests of highway safety and to comply with policies T2 and T19 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan.

5.

The dwelling shall not be occupied until the vehicular access to it and the vehicle parking and turning space(s) serving it have been completed and, once provided, the vehicle parking and turning space(s) shall be retained.

Reason

In the interests of highway safety and to comply with policies T2 and T19 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan.

6.

No development shall take place until details showing an effective method of preventing surface water run-off from hard paved areas within the site onto the highway have been approved in writing by the local planning authority. These facilities shall be implemented prior to the access and parking facilities being brought into use and thereafter so retained.

Reason

In the interests of highway  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2417.

An objector spoke against the application with a number of concerns.  These included: the style of the layout, vehicle access, impact on the area and the conservation area. He also felt it was contrary to a number of planning policies.

The agent responded and stated that the property would be hidden from view surrounded by a 9ft wall, as a completely enclosed property. It was 10m away from the closest boundary, and satisfied all planning policies.

Cllr Ross having listened to both sides felt that the committee would benefit from looking at the site before making a decision.

It was moved by Cllr Ross and seconded by Cllr Poole –

That a site visit be held and be brought back to a future meeting.

Motion Carried.

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

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

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

Cllr Ross stated that she was happy with the application, and with the agreement of the panel would like to add a condition that the materials to be used on the shed should be green.

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

4.

The external materials to be used in the construction of the development shall be as set out within the application form and as detailed on hereby approved plan GC/23/03. The final colour of the external wall materials of the tractor shed shall be green.

Reason

To ensure that the building is in keeping with its surroundings in the interests of visual amenity, in accordance with policy DS1 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan.