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/2020/1117 by Mr Cherry, Cherry Tree Homes Ltd for planning permission to erect three dwellings and associated garages at 7 Belton Road, Epworth, DN9 1JL.

Prior to consideration of the application, an objector addressed the committee.  She informed members that there were 17 objections to the application.  Principal objections to the application were access to the proposed housing estate and impact on the already busy Belton Road.  Local residents were concerned that school buses and emergency vehicles would struggle to navigate the road due to the increased traffic movements and the access to the site only being 40 metres away from traffic lights.  The application would also result in a loss of amenity for at least four properties.

Councillor T Mitchell spoke as the local ward member.  He agreed with all the points made by the objector previously, especially the inadequate access route to the four property plot.  Due to the width and layout of the access, vehicles would find passing oncoming vehicles a real challenge.  The council’s Highways department estimated that the access road was only 4.5 metres wide.  The Department for Transport manual for streets recommends a minimum carriageway of 5.5 metres.  Were vehicles to meet on the access road, one vehicle would have to reverse down the road, which caused a safety risk.  Vehicles would also have to wait and park on the footpath, whilst waiting for a ap in the traffic or for the traffic lights to change.  The applicants traffic study did not address the issues caused by the access road.

Councillor J Davison was of the opinion that the committee would benefit from a site visit, to consider for themselves the issues raised by the speakers.

It was then moved by Councillor J Davison and seconded by Councillor C Sherwood.

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

Motion Carried

(ii)            PA/2020/1599 by Mr Michael Torr for planning permission to convert barn into dwelling at 36 Westgate Road, Westgate, Belton, DN9 1QG.

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

(iii)          PA/2020/2043 by Mr J Oates-Smith for planning permission to erect a first floor throughout, create a small extension to the rear, and alter ground-floor elevations and layout at 2 Westgate Road, Westgate, Belton, DN9 1QG.

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

(iv)          PA/2020/2084 by Mr Martyn Robinson for outline planning permission to erect a dwelling with layout, scale, appearance, access and landscaping all reserved for subsequent consideration at land at Booth House Farm, Winterton, DN15 9UP.

Prior to consideration of the application, the applicants agent addressed the committee.  The applicant ran a successful farm shop that was located behind the site as well as running Booth House Farm.  The farm shop was very popular with Winterton residents and customers from further afield.  The shop ensured the viability and sustainability of the farm.  Approving the application would allow the applicant to expand his business with a minimum loss of agricultural land. 

Councillor Rowson, local ward member addressed the committee and respectfully requested that the members grant the application.

Councillor Ogg, local ward member also addressed the committee and agreed that the application should be granted.

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

(v)           PA/2021/6 by Mr Martin Phillips, Ongo Developments for planning permission to erect four dwellings, including demolition of existing garages at land between Chaucer Avenue and Chapman Avenue, Scunthorpe.

Prior to consideration of the item, the applicant’s agent addressed the committee.  He stated that the applicant had sort options for developing carbon neutral homes which would demand a carbon reduction of 100 per cent against current building regulation targets.  The scheme was one of two projects being pioneered by Ongo as a blueprint for all future homes.  Carbon neutral homes not only benefit the environment but also residents through reduced running costs.  The homes would be offered at affordable rent rates and provided an opportunity to reuse a brownfield site in flood risk zone one within the development boundary of Scunthorpe.  The surface water strategy had been developed in accordance with the council’s drainage hierarchy and building regulations.  The development would not be a burden on the existing surface water network and would not increase the risk of flooding elsewhere.  Following a public consultation, the application was reduced from three sites down to two leaving one site dedicated to parking, which was deemed sufficient for all individuals who would reside at the properties. 

Councillor J Davison was concerned about the number of objections recorded against this application, the majority of which concentrated on potential parking issues.  He was therefore of the opinion that the committee would benefit from a site visit, to consider for themselves the issues raised by the objectors.

It was then moved by Councillor J Davison and seconded by Councillor C Sherwood.

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

Motion Carried

(vi)          PA/2021/119 by Mr & Mrs Terry and Vicky Johnson for planning permission to erect a detached dwelling at land to the rear of 44 South View, Fieldside, Epworth.

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

(vii)     PA/2021/170 by Mr Brader for outline planning permission to erect three detached dwellings with appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved for subsequent consideration at land rear of 81–85 St Barnabas Road, Barnetby le Wold.

The Group Manager – Development Management informed the committee that the council’s Ecologist had requested additional information from the applicant which may assist the members when determining the application.  Therefore, deferring consideration of the application may be a prudent course of action.

It was then moved by Councillor N Sherwood and seconded by Councillor C Sherwood -

That consideration of the application be deferred to allow the applicant an opportunity to respond to the request for additional information from the council’s Ecologist.

Motion Carried

(viii)    PA/2021/169 by Mr Brader for Planning permission to create private drive access at land east of St Barnabas Road, Barnetby le Wold.

The Group Manager – Development Management informed the committee that the council’s Ecologist had requested additional information from the applicant which may assist the members when determining the application.  Therefore, deferring consideration of the application may be a prudent course of action.

It was then moved by Councillor N Sherwood and seconded by Councillor C Sherwood -

That consideration of the application be deferred to allow the applicant an opportunity to respond to the request for additional information from the council’s Ecologist.

Motion Carried