Agenda and minutes
Venue: Church Square House, High Street, Scunthorpe
Contact: Tanya Davies Email: tanya.davies@northlincs.gov.uk
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Substitutions Minutes: Cllr C Sherwood was in attendance for Cllr Ross. |
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Minutes: The following members declared that they had been lobbied –
Councillor J Davison Application: PA/2021/170 (Minute: 2128)
Councillor N Sherwood Application: PA/2021/170 (Minute: 2128)
Councillor D Wells Application: PA/2021/170 (Minute: 2128) |
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Minutes: Resolved – That the minutes of the meeting held on the 30 June 2021, having been printed and cirulated amongst the members, be taken as read and correctly recorded and be signed by the Chairman. |
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Applications deferred from previous meetings for a site visit. PDF 81 KB Minutes: In accordance with the decisions at the previous meeting, members had undertaken site visits on the morning of the meeting. The Group Manager – Development Management submitted reports and updated them orally.
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Additional documents: Minutes: Resolved – That planning permission be approved in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report. |
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Additional documents: Minutes: An objector attended the meeting and spoke against the application for a number of reasons. Those reasons included possible issues with flooding, drainage and the highways. Traffic would be a major issue on a busy road, traffic would back up and the area could not cope with more traffic.
The agent responded on behalf of the applicant and indicated there was no concern with flooding and drainage, and that a flood risk assessment had been undertaken with no concerns report, with a positive report from Anglian Water. She also highlighted that a road transport statement had been provided and was safely approved.
Cllr Ross spoke as the local ward member with concerns about the traffic on Scawby Road, indicating that the junction already had problems. Residents had concerns about the impact on the local infrastructure.
Cllr Hannigan confirmed he had some reservations about the site and had looked at it with an objective view and acknowledged the concerns. However, he felt that the concerns had been catered for within the conditions if it was approved.
Resolved – That planning permission be approved in accordance with the recommendations contained within the report. |
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Additional documents: Minutes: The applicant outlined the proposal seeking approval and indicated that the land was surplus to requirements. He said it was within an established residential area with housing needs within the location. He stated there was adequate parking, and adequate drainage with all technical aspects acceptable.
Cllr Walshe spoke as the local ward member with concerns about the location, and the level of development on such a small site that he felt was unacceptable. He indicated there was already speeding problems in the area and this would add to the problem. He said a smaller development with better highway access would be a better proposition.
Cllr J Davson said the site visit had been helpful and was amazed an application for ten houses on such a small house had been applied for. He felt it would have detrimental effects on privacy for resident and in particular the day centre, and felt it was against a number of planning policies.
It was moved by Cllr J Davison and seconded by Cllr C Sherwood –
That planning permission be refused for the following reason –
By virtue of the siting, layout, design and proximity of the proposed dwellings, this proposal would constitute over-development of the site resulting in an overbearing impact, loss of privacy and loss of light both to future occupants of the proposed dwellings from Minster Day Care Centre and to users of the day care centre from the proposed dwellings and would therefore conflict with policies H5 and DS1 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan, and policies CS5 and CS7 of the Core Strategy.
Motion Carried.
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Additional documents: Minutes: Cllr R Hannigan stated that he was concerned about the access to the school being in such close proximity to the development, and in particular the delivery times when it would be busy with vehicles and children, and he requested that a condition be added to limit the times deliveries could be made.
Cllr Grant stated that he would be voting against the application as it was straight opposite the school and it would be dangerous.
Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the conditions contained within the officer’s report with the addition of the following condition –
Unless otherwise agreed in writing there shall be no deliveries to the site during the construction period between the hours of 8.30am and 9.30am and between the hours of 3pm and 4pm Monday to Friday inclusive during term times. ? Reason In the interest of highway safety in relation to the surrounding public highway and in light of the neighbouring school times in accordance with policies DS1 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan and CS5 of the Core Strategy.
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Additional documents: Minutes: Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report. |
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Planning and other applications for determination by the committee. PDF 83 KB Minutes: The Group Manager – Development Management submitted a report incorporating a schedule containing details of 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 Development Management updated the reports orally where appropriate. Other officers attending gave advice and answered members’ questions as requested.
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Minutes: Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report. |
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Minutes: Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.
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Minutes: An objector addressed the committee raising a number of concerns against the applicant. Part of those concerns were that the site was of high landscape value, it was outside the development boundary, it was in beach of a number of planning policies, access would be dangerous and was out of keeping with the area.
Speak in favour of the application it was highlighted that all appropriate consultees had been consulted, and the report recommended approval. There was no amenity issues with no overlooking, no adverse landscape affects and it was a sustainable development.
Cllr C Sherwood had some worries about the access/egress to the site that he felt was located on a narrow road/junction. He asked the committee to consider holding a site visit before making a decision.
Resolved - That the application be deferred to the next meeting to allow the committee to visit the site.
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Minutes: Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.
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Minutes: Resolved - That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recomemendations contained within the officer’s report. |
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Minutes: Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report. |
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Minutes: Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.
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Minutes: An objector urged the committee to refuse the planning application as it would be detrimental to them and their property. The proposal would back onto their property and would be very visible and obtrusive to them overlooking their property. Suggestions that a single storey development would have been more acceptable to the character of the area.
The agent in response stated that plans had been amended to reduce any effects on neighbouring properties and any overlooking. Highlighting that a proposed window had been removed, the proposal had reduced in size along with the roof been lowered. He stated the application was compliant with planning policies and had received support from other neighbouring properties.
Cllr Grant stated he would be voting against the proposal as he felt the footprint was too large.
Resolved - That planning permission be approved in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.
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Minutes: The agent addressed the committee and outlined the proposal and indicated that the proposal was already surrounded by residential development. She indicated that there was no adverse effects on the area, it was a 15 minute walk to services and was a sustainable development.
Cllr J Davison stated that it was difficult to judge from the map the size of the development, and it was also outside the development boundary so thought it would be beneficial for the committee to see the site before making a decision.
Resolved - That the application be deferred to the next meeting to allow the committee to visit the site. |
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Minutes: The applicant addressed the committee and outlined the request for the application. She indicated that there was no historical interest in the area and the design was in keeping with the area. There had been no statutory objections to the application, it would be beneficial to the area and a much needed family home.
Cllr Wells highlighted that it was not in a conservation area, it was not a listed building with no tree preservation order in the area. It had been advertised locally with no adverse comments and the Parish Council was also in support of the application so could see no reason to not approve the application.
Cllr Bainbridge felt that the officer’s report recommending refusal was an accurate reflection of the site and said there was other alternatives in the area for the development. It was a large proposed property in an historical landscape.
It was moved by Cllr Wells and seconded by Cllr C Sherwood that –
Planning permission be granted 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. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: GILLIS-2021-00 Existing Site Plan; TSS1406202118KENNELS Topographic Site Survey; Gillis-2021-02 Site Location/Proposed Site Plan; Gillis-2021-01 Proposed Plans and Elevations; Design and Access & Planning Statement; Addendum Flood Risk Assessment 15 June 2021; Heritage Appraisal & Impact Assessment April 2021; Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Bat Survey June 2021.
Reason
For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Addendum Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) dated 15 June 2021 by Mark Simmonds Planning Services and the following mitigation measures detailed within the FRA:
finished floor levels to be set 400mm above existing ground levels
no bedrooms to be located at ground floor level
flood resistant and resilient construction methods to be incorporated.
The mitigation measures shall be fully implemented prior to occupation and subsequently remain in place.
Reason
To reduce the risk and impact of flooding to the development and future occupants.
No development shall commence until the local planning authority has been provided with either:
a licence issued by Natural England pursuant to Regulation 55 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 authorising the specified development to go ahead; or
a statement in writing from the relevant licensing body to the effect that it does not consider that the specified activity/development will require a licence.
Reason To conserve bats in accordance with saved policy LC5 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan and policy CS17 of the Core Strategy.
Works and biodiversity enhancements shall be carried out strictly in accordance sections 5.1.2 to 6 of the submitted preliminary ecological appraisal and bat survey report dated June 2021. At least one bat roosting feature shall be installed in the new dwelling and maintained in ... view the full minutes text for item 2125x |
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Minutes: The agent outline the application to the committee and highlighted that the shop front would be unaffected, and the building had stood vacant for two years, in which time they had tried to sell it. She indicated it needed to be repaired and would improve the character of the area.
Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report. |
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Minutes: An objector had many concerns about the application and informed the committee that the application was not only outside the development boundary, but it would also set a precedent for the whole of North Lincolnshire. The objector lived next to the site and said it would be detrimental to their property.
The applicant stated that the application meant a lot to the family and a lot of time had been taken to get it right with the planning officer’s. They had sought pre planning guidance and felt that the development would only enhance the character of the area.
Cllr J Davison stated it was a brown field site with no objections from the officer’s, and there was no objections on planning grounds so no areas to refuse the application.
Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report. |
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Minutes: Outlining the need for the application the applicant indicated the dwelling was required to look after their elderly parents, and at the moment they lived a long distance away. The property would enhance their family’s lives and the family’s welfare. The tress that would be removed would also be replaced.
Cllr J Davison indicated that it was difficult to see from the plans the context of the development, and the distance from the current dwelling. He felt a site visit was required before making a decision.
Resolved -That the application be deferred to the next meeting to allow the committee to visit the site.
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Minutes: Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.
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Any other items, which the chairman decides are urgent, by reasons of special circumstances, which must be specified. |