Agenda item

Planning and other applications for determination by the committee.

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.

 

(i)             PA/2019/2037 by Mr Anthony Hopkins, Wroot Farming Company for planning permission to site a temporary agricultural worker's dwelling, including associated works at land at Church Farm, Field Lane, Wroot, DN9 2BU.

 

The agent spoke in favour of the application.  The application was for a temporary dwelling to support the vineyard.  The site now contained over 3,000 vines.  The rationale behind the application was to protect the vines from frost, security presence at the site, protect the vines from vermin and ensure vine maintenance.

 

Councillor Allcock, as local ward member, spoke in support of the application.  The vineyard employed local people and the temporary accommodation would ensure the sites short term future.  There had been no objections to the application from the council’s Highways department, Environment Agency, Internal Drainage Board or Wroot Parish Council.  The applicant had submitted all required documentation that demonstrated the need for the temporary dwelling. 

 

It was moved by Councillor Evison and seconded by Councillor Hannigan –

 

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

 

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: 2019|01, 2019|6832|02 and Static Caravan Plans and Elevations.

 

Reason

 

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

 

3.

 

The occupation of the temporary accommodation (static caravan) 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 or surviving civil partner of such a person, and to any resident dependants.

 

Reason

 

Permission was granted only after taking account of the particular personal circumstances involved and therefore as an exception to policies RD2 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan and CS3 of the adopted Core Strategy.

 

4.

 

The use of the caravan for temporary residential accommodation shall be discontinued on or before seven years from the date of this permission, the caravan removed from the site and the land restored to its previous condition to the satisfaction of the local planning authority.

 

Reason

 

Permission was granted only in the light of the short-term need for the development.

 

5.

 

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.

 

6.

 

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

 

Reason

 

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

 

Additional informatives:

 

1.

 

The Internal Drainage Board would wish to be consulted directly if the following cannot be achieved and discharge affects the Board’s district:

 

- existing catchments and sub-catchments to be maintained

- surface water run-off limited to 1.4l/s/ha for pumped and lowland catchments.

 

Surface water run-off rates to receiving watercourses must not be increased as a result of the development.

 

2.

 

The development hereby granted planning permission requires works to be carried out within the limits of the adopted (public) highway. Therefore:

 

- before ANY construction works take place within the limits of the highway you MUST contact the highway authority on telephone number 01724 297000 to arrange for the relevant permissions/licenses to be issued;

 

- before ANY service (utility) connections take place within the limits of the highway you MUST contact the highway authority on telephone number 01724 297319 to arrange for the relevant permissions/licenses to be issued.

 

Motion Carried

 

(ii)            PA/2020/613 by Mr Terry Milner for outline planning permission for six residential building plots with appearance, landscaping and scale reserved for subsequent consideration at White House Farm, Main Street, Ealand, DN17 4JG.

 

An objector to the application addressed the committee and shared his concerns over potential flooding at the site.  The flood risk at the site was extremely high.  In 2019, the Planning Inspector found that the site had failed the sequential test, with alternative sites to be considered.  There were also issues with foul drainage at the site.

 

The applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application.  The application had previously been refused when it was considered by the committee for reasons of insufficient information being provided by the applicant to demonstrate that the application would not have an adverse impact on the existing drainage system.  The committee had recently approved planning applications in Ealand that resulted in two applications for a further 55 dwellings in the village.  An additional six bungalows would not have an adverse impact on the local drainage infrastructure.  The proposed drainage system at the site had been approved by the council’s drainage team.

 

Councillor Briggs as local ward member addressed the committee.  He stated that he was not against development in Ealand.  However, no development could be permitted until a sewerage and water management scheme for the area was enhanced.  Therefore, he could not support this application.

 

Councillor Reed, as local ward member also addressed the committee, and stated that, in her opinion, there was insufficient information submitted by the applicant to demonstrate that the development would not have an adverse impact on neighbouring properties.

 

It was moved by Councillor Evison and seconded by Councillor Hannigan –

 

That planning permission be refused for the following reasons –

 

1.

 

Insufficient information had been provided to demonstrate that the proposed development of six dwellings would not have an unacceptable impact on the existing drainage system and would not result in an increased risk of flooding to neighbouring properties.  The proposal was therefore contrary to policy DS14 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan, policy CS19 of the North Lincolnshire Core Strategy and paragraph 163 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

Motion Carried

 

(iii)          PA/2020/751 by Mr D Fenwick for planning permission to erect a sustainable dwelling (including demolition of existing outbuilding) at land south of Fairview, Brook Lane, Scawby Brook, DN20 9JZ.

 

The agent spoke in support of the application and referred to the officer’s report recommending approval.  The application was exceptional and innovative in design.  It would be a carbon neutral family home and as environmentally friendly as possible.

 

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

 

(iv)          PA/2020/1494 by Mr R Sodha for hybrid application comprising full planning permission to change the use of a public house to a dwelling with associated works and outline planning permission for three dwellings with appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale reserved for subsequent consideration at King William IV, 177 Scawby Road, Scawby Brook, DN20 9JX.

 

The applicant’s agent addressed the committee and spoke in support of the application.  The application was a hybrid application incorporating full planning permission to change the use of the public house into one dwelling and outline planning permission for three dwellings.  The King William public house had unfortunately not made a profit for a number of years and attempts to make the building viable had been unsuccessful.  It was therefore agreed that the building be converted in to one dwelling alongside a proposal for three further dwellings.

 

Councillor Hannigan asked the committee if they could have a site visit on this application before making a decision as he felt they needed to have a look at the site.

 

Resolved That the application be deferred to the next meeting to allow the committee to visit the site.

 

(v)           PA/2020/1522 by Mr & Mrs M Johnson for outline planning permission to erect a detached dormer bungalow with all matters reserved for subsequent consideration at land at Levels Farm, 98 Outgate, Ealand, DN17 4JD.

 

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

 

(vi)          PA/2020/1563 by Mr Martin Cawkwell for planning permission to erect a rear access garden boundary wall with dwarf walls leading over covered culvert at Homefield, Thorn Lane, Goxhill, DN19 7JE.

 

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

 

(vii)         PA/2020/1732 by A & E Fowler, Ian Fowler & Company for outline planning permission for a residential development of up to nine dwellings with all matters reserved for subsequent consideration at farmyard off South View, Burringham.

 

An objector spoke against the application.  He was concerned that the application was at the detriment of the residents of Burringham.  The infrastructure was insufficient to cope with an additional nine dwellings.  The highways infrastructure was also unable to manage additional vehicle movements from the new dwellings.  Burringham was at saturation point for planning applications and could not cope with any more dwellings. 

 

The applicant’s agent addressed the committee and spoke in support of the planning officer’s recommendation.  The application had been reduced to less than 20 per cent of the previous applicant at the site.  Previous objections related to the visual impact of the scheme, appropriate level of growth in Burringham and drainage and flooding in the area.  All of which had now been addressed.  There were no objections from the Environment Agency, council’s drainage section or any other professional organisation. 

 

The Chairman read out a letter received from the Andrew Percy, local Member of Parliament which included the village of Burringham.  There had, unfortunately, been many recent examples of flooding in Burringham, particularly over the last ten years.  There were many flooding issues that remained unresolved and there was genuine concern in the village that this development would only exacerbate the existing problems in Burringham.

 

Councillor Walshe, local ward member spoke to support the objections of local residents.  Surface water flooding was a major concern in the village.  In 2007 and 2013 there had been serious incidents of flooding in Burringham which had adversely affected many properties in the village.  The highways infrastructure  would be compromised by additional vehicle movements from the proposed site. 

 

It was moved by Councillor Evison and seconded by Councillor Marper –

 

That planning permission be refused for the following reasons –

 

1.

 

The proposal, by virtue of its location in the open countryside, outside the confines of any detailed settlement boundary, would introduce harmful character impacts upon the open countryside by urbanising the existing rural landscape. The proposal was therefore contrary to the aims of policies CS2 and CS8 of the North Lincolnshire Core Strategy, and RD2 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan.  In addition, the site was in an unsustainable location that was remote from local services and public transport and was therefore contrary to paragraph 11 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

2.

 

The applicant had failed to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the local planning authority, that the current drainage system could adequately deal with the foul water generated by up to nine additional dwellings.  The proposal was therefore contrary to policies DS14 and DS16 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan, and CS19 of the North Lincolnshire Core Strategy.

 

Motion Carried

 

(viii)       PA/2020/1746 by Mr R Lockwood for outline planning permission for the erection of four dwellings, including demolition of existing dilapidated barn (with all other matters reserved for subsequent consideration) at land adjacent to 4 Thornton Road, Wootton, DN39 6SJ.

 

Councillor Wells spoke on the application and whilst he did not have a problem with the proposal, he was concerned with the path frontage across the site and requested that an additional condition be included to cover the footpath.

 

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

 

15.

 

…No development shall take place until details showing the improvements to the footway across the whole of the site frontage and the footpaths up to the new dwellings have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

 

(ix)          PA/2020/1756 by Mr & Mrs M Taylor for planning permission to erect a detached bungalow at Animal Farm, North End, Goxhill, DN19 7JX.

 

An objector spoke at the meeting against the application.  She was concerned that the application would compromise the privacy of nearby residents.  The windows would overlook neighbouring properties.  The development required the demolition of a wall that had been built for many many years.  Flooding was also a major concern.  The site had recently flooded which had an adverse impact on neighbouring properties.  The applicant did not own any of the boundary’s that surrounded the application site.

 

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

 

(x)           PA/2020/1794 by Mr Mark Wall, NPP Properties Ltd for planning permission to erect a storage/warehouse building (use ClassB8) at Talasey House, Belton Road, Sandtoft, DN8 5SX

 

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

 

(xi)      PA/2020/1869 by Mr Peter Moxon, MXN Investments Ltd for planning permission for change of use and associated works for the conversion of the first floor and ground floor entrances of 13 High Street from retail (E(a)) to residential (C3) to provide six one-bedroom flats at 13 High Street, Kirton in Lindsey, DN21 4LZ.

 

The applicant’s agent addressed the committee, supported the planning officer’s recommendation, and spoke in support of the application.  The site was in a highly sustainable location in the heart of Kirton-in-Lindsey.  Local amenities were less than a minute walk away.  There were no objections from the council’s highways department.

 

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

 

(xii)     PA/2020/1928 by Mr Tim Jackson for planning permission to erect a dwelling at 26 Hollingsworth Lane, Epworth, DN9 1EY.

 

Councillor Mitchell, local ward member spoke in support of local residents and the town council who had objected to the application.  The site was over developed with an unacceptable loss of amenity to neighbouring properties.  It also had an unacceptable impact on the street scene.

 

Resolved That the application be deferred to the next meeting to allow the committee to visit the site.

 

 

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