Agenda item

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.

 

(i)  PA/2020/390 by FKX Ltd for advertisement consent for the installation of two sets of LED internally illuminated built up flexface box system advertisements at Wren Kitchens, Falkland Way, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5RX.

 

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

 

(ii)  PA/2020/115 by Infinite Holdings Ltd for planning permission to erect a technical (non-service) crematorium facility, including associated works and infrastructure at Plot 26 Bloom Lane, Normanby Enterprise Park, Scunthorpe, DN15 9GE.

 

An objector spoke on the application and had concerns with the application, particularly around possible smells that would be omitted from the site, increased traffic, and making the area busier for local residents.

 

The agent referred to the previous application that was present to committee the previous month that was for approval, and further information since had been presented raising concerns for the wildlife on site.  She highlighted the benefits of the proposal and tried to reassure the committee of any concerns raised.

 

Cllr Ogg as the local ward member also raised concerns with regard to the possible smells, smoke and additional traffic.

 

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

 

(iii)  PA/2020/1311 by Mr Garry Hirst, Delta Salvage Ltd for planning permission to erect an insulated steel-framed structure for storage and distribution (B8 use class), including associated hard-standing at Sandtoft Gateway, Sandtoft Road, Westgate, Belton, DN9 1FA.

 

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

 

(iv)  PA/2020/1354 by Mr Paul Chapman for planning permission to erect six two-storey detached dwellings and change the use of the main building of the Duke William Motel to residential use (and demolish an existing side extension to the Duke William and rear chalets) at Duke William Hotel, 27 Church Street, Haxey, DN9 2HY.

 

The Group Manager Development Management and Building Control gave a verbal update to the committee requesting that the item be deferred for further information to be considered.

 

Resolved – That the application be deferred to a future meeting to allow for further information to be considered.

 

(v)  PA/2020/1365 by Mrs Rebecca Proctor for planning permission to replace all windows and external doors at Camasstraddan, 41 Main Street, Saxby All Saints, DN20 0QF.

 

Cllr C Sherwood addressed the committee as the local ward member, and in doing so urged the committee to take some sympathy with the application, and treat it on its own merits.  He stated that the officer’s report said the door could be UPVC but the windows had to be wood.  The cost of the wood windows would be substantially more for the applications, and there was other properties down the streets with UPVC windows that did not look out of place.

 

Cllr Evison felt that he could not go against the officer’s recommendation to refuse the application as there was a line to follow in conservation areas.

 

Cllr L Foster agreed there was a line to follow in conservation areas, however, he did have sympathy with the applicants, and felt that there should be some compromise available between the officer’s and the applicant to come up with a suitable outcome.

 

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

 

That planning permission be refused in accordance with the recommendations contained within the report.

 

It was then moved by Cllr L Foster and seconded by Cllr Southern as an amendment –

 

That the application be deferred to allow for further discussion to be held with the applicant.

                                                                Amendment Carried.

                                                            Substantive Motion Carried.

 

(vi)  PA/2020/1452 by Mr Tony Pearson for outline planning permission to erect a dwelling with appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved for subsequent consideration at land between 47 and 51 Akeferry Road, Westwoodside, DN9 2DU.

 

The agent spoke and referred to an appeal that went to the inspector on this application. In doing so stated that the inspector indicated that the specific nature of the property would not have any effect on the historic pattern of the fields, and that the planning officer in his report stated that it should be approved. He felt there was no legal planning reason to refuse the application.

 

Cllr Rose as the Local Ward member urged the planning committee to refuse the application due to the adverse impact it would have on the historic landscape.  He stated that the application had been refused on numerous occasions, and also by the appeal inspectorate who felt that the benefits would not outweigh the harm.  He said it was contrary to policies, and all the reasons it was refused for previously were still relevant.

 

Cllr Evison and Cllr Davidson indicated they could not support the application as there was not enough detail on the scale and mass of the property, and should be refused on the grounds it was previously refused on.

 

Cllr L Foster and Cllr Southern stated they had no objections to the proposal as it was only for outline permission at this stage, and the detail would follow. They felt the application had done everything within their power taking into considerations the reasons for refusal previously.

 

The Group Manager for Development Management and Building Control informed committee members that the application could not be refused on the same grounds as the last time as the application before them is for outline whilst the previous application was a full application.

 

It was moved by Cllr Evison and seconded by Cllr Davidson-

 

That planning permission be refused for the following reason –

1.
The proposal would introduce an unacceptable character impact through the visual intrusion of an extension of the residential environment into the historic landscape. The development would therefore have an adverse impact on the character, appearance and setting of the Isle of Axholme Area of Special Historic Landscape and its national significance. Filling the gap through development of this plot would alter and damage the character and setting of the historic landscape where there are clear views of the farmstead within the historic landscape. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies H3, ST3, LC12 and LC14 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan.

                                                                                Motion Carried.

(vii)  PA/2020/1459 by Mr R Hewson for planning permission to erect a replacement dwelling, including demolition of existing dwelling at Melwood Grange, Melwood Hill, Epworth, DN9 1AA.

 

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

 

(viii)  PA/2020/1504 by Absolute Children's Services for planning permission for change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a children's home (Class C2) for up to four young people at Pennyfields, 35 Washinghall Lane, Eastoft, DN17 4PR.

 

The agent informed the committee that they were seeking permission for a children’s for the current growing demand. He said it would be therapeutic care for four young people, moving out of the busy urban areas, into a more quiet rural setting that was proven to be good for their mental health.  He felt the Parish Council had stereotyped in their objection, and all planning grounds had been covered by the applicant, and that all statutory consultees were happy.

 

Cllr Briggs spoke as the Local Ward member and had numerous concerns regarding the proposal. He felt it was a commercial enterprise being place in a rural community and the infrastructure in the area was not suitable for young people, with limited services and amenities. He also stated that the Parish Council had previous experience of this kind of commercial enterprise in a rural setting and it had a detrimental effect on the area. He stated it was not in keeping with the area, it would have a detrimental impact on the residential area, and was contrary to a number of planning policies.

 

Cllr Evison and Davison felt the application should be refused as it was not located in the right place.  They appreciate the requirements for these homes, but also felt the views of the local ward member were reasonable, and that young people want to be in urban settings where there is more activities going on.

 

Cllr L Foster felt there was no planning terms to refuse the application, and felt there was a need for these places in all settings.

 

It was moved by Cllr Evison and seconded by Cllr Davison –

 

That planning permission be refused for the following reason –

 

1.

The proposal, which is not located within the Scunthorpe and Bottesford Urban Area, Barton upon Humber or Brigg, represents an unsustainable use as it is not readily accessible to local services. Furthermore, the proposal would have an impact on the character of the area by introducing a commercial enterprise in an area which is predominantly residential in character, and is considered to be detrimental to residential amenity through noise and disturbance. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies DS1 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan, CS1, CS2 and CS5 of the North Lincolnshire Core Strategy, and guidance contained within the Interim Planning Policy for Residential Care Homes/Institutions.

 

                                                                                Motion Carried.

 

(ix)  PA/2020/1511 by Mr Keith Selby for outline planning permission to erect two dwellings with all matters reserved for subsequent consideration at 42 Jeffrey Lane, Belton, DN9 1LT.

 

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