Agenda and minutes

Planning Committee - Thursday, 16th February, 2023 4.00 pm

Venue: Civic Suite, Castle House, Great North Road, Newark, Notts, NG24 1BY

Contact: Catharine Saxton  Email: catharine.saxton@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

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91.

Declarations of Interest by Members and Officers

Minutes:

Councillor M Skinner declared a Non-Registrable Interest regarding Application No. 22/02394/FUL – Green Bank Lodge, Barnby Road, Balderton, Newark On Trent, as he was known to the neighbouring property.

 

Councillor M Brock declared a Non-Registrable Interest regarding Application No. 22/02309/S73 – Pear Tree Cottage, Lower Kirklington Road, Southwell, as he had taken part in the debate at Southwell Town Council and would not take part in the debate or vote at the Planning Committee.

 

Councillors L Dales and I Walker declared Non-Registerable Interests as appointed representatives on the Trent Valley Internal Drainage Board.

 

92.

Notification to those present that the meeting will be recorded and streamed online

Minutes:

The Chairman advised that the proceedings were being audio recorded and live streamed by the Council.

 

93.

Minutes of the meeting held on 17 January 2023 pdf icon PDF 427 KB

Minutes:

 

AGREED      that the Minutes of the meeting held on 17 January 2023 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 

 

94.

Field Reference Number 9227, Station Road, Collingham - 22/01933/FUL pdf icon PDF 705 KB

Site visit: 9.20am – 9.30am

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought the change of use to public space and construction of path.  A site visit had taken place before the commencement of the Planning Committee.

 

Members considered the presentation from the Senior Planning Officer, which included photographs and plans of the proposed development.

 

A schedule of communication was tabled at the meeting, which detailed correspondence received from the Local Residents and Agent.

 

The Agent had submitted a landscape plan since the officer report was written details were considered acceptable, therefore condition 03 could be omitted from the  recommendation.

 

Condition 02 revised as follows;

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the details and specifications included on the submitted application form and shown on the submitted drawings as listed below:

 

  • Location Plan, Existing and Proposed Block Plan Drawing AR-AL-0001 Rev A
  • Proposed Layout and Landscape Drawing AR-AL0002 Rev A Received 14.02.2023
  • Planning Statement Received 07.12.2022

 

Reason: To ensure that the development takes the agreed form envisaged by the Local Planning Authority when determining the application.

 

Members considered the application and the local Ward Member commented that the field had previously been left unattended and there had been vermin reported on site.  It was considered that the application increased the benefits to the users of Phoenix Hall.  The objection from residents on Station Road regarding car parking was considered not accurate as there had not been any previous issues regarding the over-flow car park from Phoenix Hall.  The photographs provided to Members on the late Schedule of Communication were questioned as Members were unclear as to where the photographs had been taken and any Scouts events undertaken would be supervised.  Loss of privacy was also raised and it was suggested that the landscape buffer should be planted with mature trees.

 

A Member commented that he was on an adjoining site Monday of that week to watch a football match where 1,000 people were in attendance.  A car parking operation was put in place. It was considered that if the area could cope with that amount of car parking, the Hall would have no problem.  This application was considered as a form of devolution at its best.  The Parish Council would be accountable for this, and the local people could contact the Parish Council.  It was further commented that a condition to exclude any fires or BBQs on site could be included.  Other Members commented that they saw no reason for the site to be used for camping and considered the site ideal for young people to learn about living outdoors and the Parish Council would be answerable for any concerns raised.

 

 

 

AGREED             (unanimously) that planning permission be approved subject to the                conditions contained within the report, the amendment of Condition                       2 and deletion of Condition 3.

 

95.

Dean Fairhurst Bespoke Kitchens and Interiors, The Dutch Barn, Great North Road, Carlton On Trent, NG23 6NL - 22/02262/FUL pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Site visit: 10.10am – 10.20am

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought the conversion of former joinery and kitchen workshop into two dwellings. A site visit had taken place before the commencement of the Planning Committee.

 

Members considered the presentation from the Business Manager – Planning Development, which included photographs and plans of the proposed development.

 

A schedule of communication was tabled at the meeting, which detailed correspondence received from the Agent.

 

Members considered the application acceptable.

 

AGREED      (unanimously) that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions contained within the report.

 

96.

11 Station Road, Collingham, NG23 7RA - 22/02248/FUL pdf icon PDF 808 KB

Site visit: 9.40am – 9.50am

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought the erection of a new dwelling; alteration of existing dwelling; demolition of existing garage and shed and the erection of new garaging.  A site visit had taken place before the commencement of the Planning Committee.

 

Members considered the presentation from the Senior Planning Officer, which included photographs and plans of the proposed development.

 

Councillor Davies, on behalf of Collingham Parish Council, spoke against the application in accordance with the views of Collingham Parish Council, as contained within the report.

 

Members considered the application.  The local Ward Member commented that she called this application to Committee as Collingham Parish Council opposed the application.  It was considered that there wasn’t a need for housing in this particular location.  If back land development was continued to be allowed, it would become the norm and change the character of the area.  It was felt that a large detached property behind a semi-detached property was not in character with the area and the density was being increased.  It was accepted that this application was finally balanced, but was contrary to DM5 and CP9, which was out of keeping with the density and character of the area.  Another Member commented that he had no concerns with the proposal and felt that the development would tidy up the plot.

 

A vote was taken to approve Planning Permission with 6 votes For and 6 votes Against.  The Chairman on using his casting vote, voted against approval.

 

AGREED      (with 8 votes For and 4 votes Against) (Moved by Councillor L Dales and Seconded by Councillor M Skinner),  that: contrary to officer recommendation planning permission be refused on the following grounds:  Contrary to Policy DM5 – backland development contrary to character of the area and Policy CP9 – inappropriate form and scale of development, design fails to compliment and respect the existing built environment and landscape character.  The size of the dwelling is too big, overbearing and over intensive, not in keeping with the area’s character, larger gardens are a characteristic of the locality and the density of development would be doubled if this were approved.

 

In accordance with paragraph 13.5 of the Protocol for Members on Dealing with Planning Matters, as the motion was against officer recommendation, a recorded vote was taken.

 

Councillor

Vote

R Blaney

For

M Brock

For

R Crowe

For

Mrs L Dales

For

A Freeman

For

L Goff

Against

Mrs P Rainbow

For

M Skinner

For

T Smith

Against

I Walker

Against

T Wildgust

For

Mrs Y Woodhead

Against

 

97.

Manor Lodge, Manor Walk, Epperstone, NG14 6RP - 22/01550/HOUSE pdf icon PDF 862 KB

Site visit: 11.30am – 11.45am

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought a proposed shed, revised rooflights and new dormer window to rear elevation.  A site visit had taken place before the commencement of the Planning Committee.

 

Members considered the presentation from the Business Manager – Planning Development, which included photographs and plans of the proposed development.

 

A schedule of communication was tabled at the meeting, which detailed correspondence received from the Agent.

 

Councillor Home, on behalf of Epperstone Parish Council, spoke against the application in accordance with the views of Epperstone Parish Council, as contained within the report. 

 

Councillor R Jackson, Local Ward Member for Dover Beck spoke against the application on the grounds that the development was in the conservation area and green belt and Epperstone had, had a number of applications turned down for that reason and expected consistency of decision making.  The building currently had storage, including six garages, it was questioned whether it warranted more.

 

Members considered the application and the Chairman commented on the state of the site and informed Committee that the Enforcement team would address that matter.  There was some debate regarding the red line drawn in terms of ownership on the application plan, the Chairman requested a deferral in order to investigate whether the red line was accurately drawn.

 

AGREED      (unanimously) that the application be deferred, due to the uncertainty of the accuracy of the red line shown in the plan attached to the report.

 

98.

4 The Orchards, Oxton, NG25 0SY - 22/01655/HOUSE pdf icon PDF 867 KB

Site visit: 11.55am – 12.05pm

Minutes:

The application was withdrawn from the agenda.

99.

Green Bank Lodge, Barnby Road, Balderton, Newark On Trent, NG24 3NE - 22/02394/FUL pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought the change of use of land to residential, erection of a two-storey extension and alterations to the dwelling.

 

Members considered the presentation from the Business Manager – Planning Development, which included photographs and plans of the proposed development.

 

Councillor J Lee, Local Ward Member for Balderton North & Coddington, spoke in support of the application and informed Committee that there were no neighbour objections, the land was set back and the applicant had a growing family which wanted to live and work on the land.

 

Members considered the application acceptable.

 

The Business Manager – Planning Development informed the Committee that this application was still out to consultation and was subject to expiry of the notices and subject to no new material considerations.

 

AGREED      (unanimously) that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions contained within the report and subject to the expiration of the press notice/site notice advertising the application as a departure from the Development Plan and no new material considerations being raised.

 

100.

The Drive, Clipstone, NG21 9ED - 22/02369/S73 pdf icon PDF 998 KB

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought an application for variation of Condition 02 (approved plans) 05 (tree protection measures) and 09 (tree retention) to remove reference to T1 due to tree being removed, as attached to planning permission 22/00302/FUL; 3 new dwellings.

 

Members considered the presentation from the Senior Planning Officer, which included photographs and plans of the proposed development.

 

Members considered the application and asked that procedures  be put in place to prevent protected  trees by condition being felled.  The Business Manager - Planning Development confirmed that discussions would take place with the relevant Business Manager to ensure measures were in place to prevent this from happening in the future.

 

AGREED      (with 11 votes For and 1 vote Against) that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions contained within the report.

 

101.

Pear Tree Cottage, Lower Kirklington Road, Southwell - 22/02309/S73 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought the variation of condition 11 attached to planning permission 22/01089/FUL to amend the approved plans (original application was for ‘New dwelling and garage, relocation of garage to existing house and alterations to access and drive’)

 

Members considered the presentation from the Business Manager – Planning Development, which included photographs and plans of the proposed development.

 

Members considered the application and it was commented that there would be limited visual impact as the development was behind Pear Tree Cottage, another Member commented that the change in materials would be visually out of character in the area.

 

Having declared a Non-Registrable Interest, Councillor M Brock took no part in the vote or debate regarding this application.

 

AGREED      (with 9 votes For and 2 Against) that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions contained within the report.

 

102.

Travail Employment Group, 1 Appleton Gate, Newark On Trent, NG24 1JR - 22/02458/FUL pdf icon PDF 809 KB

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought the provision of a new shopfront.

 

Members considered the presentation from the Senior Planning Officer, which included photographs and plans of the proposed development.

 

Members considered the application acceptable and commented that it would enhance the street scene.

 

AGREED      (unanimously) that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions contained within the report.

 

103.

Travail Employment Group, 1 Appleton Gate, Newark On Trent, NG24 1JR - 22/02457/LBC pdf icon PDF 778 KB

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought the provision of a new shop front.

 

Members considered the application acceptable.

 

 

AGREED      (unanimously) that Listed Building Consent be granted subject to the conditions contained within the report.

 

104.

Flossie And Boo, 19 Market Place, Newark On Trent, NG24 1EA - 23/00014/FUL pdf icon PDF 800 KB

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought alterations to reinstate the former traditional shopfront.

 

Members considered the presentation from the Business Manager – Planning Development, which included photographs and plans of the proposed development.

 

Members commented that the alterations would enhance the marketplace.

 

AGREED      (unanimously) that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions contained within the report.

 

105.

Flossie And Boo, 19 Market Place, Newark On Trent, NG24 1EA - 23/00015/LBC pdf icon PDF 778 KB

Minutes:

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought alterations to reinstate the former traditional shopfront.

 

Members considered the application acceptable.

 

AGREED      (unanimously) that Listed Building Consent be granted subject to the conditions contained within the report.

 

106.

Appeals Lodged pdf icon PDF 441 KB

Minutes:

AGREED             that the report be noted.

107.

Appeals Determined pdf icon PDF 452 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

AGREED that the report be noted.