Agenda and minutes

Councillor Mrs R Holloway confirmed that she was a Member of Bilsthorpe Parish Council, but was not at the meeting when this matter was discussed regarding  Agenda Item No. 5  – Land Off Oldbridge Way, Bilsthorpe – 22/00507/S73M.

The Chairman advised that the proceedings were being recorded by the Council and that the meeting was being livestreamed and broadcast from the Civic Suite, Castle House.

AGREED      that the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 May2022 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The Chairman with the agreement of the Planning Committee changed the order of business on the agenda and agenda item No. 7 – 72 Abbey Road, Edwinstowe – 22/00843/HOUSE, was taken as the first item of business, the agenda resumed its stated order thereafter.

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought the part single storey and part two-storey rear extension, including dormer window.  This was a re-submission of planning application 22/00534/HOUSE.

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 after the Agenda was published from the Agent and a neighbour.

Councillor M. Skinner entered the meeting during the Business Manager – Planning Development’s presentation.

Councillor P Peacock, local Ward Member (Edwinstowe and Clipstone) spoke against the development as contained within the report.

Members considered a potential fallback position of permitted development rights for this property in comparison to the proposed application, car parking arrangements and loss of amenity for the neighbours and considered this application acceptable.

(Councillor M Skinner took no part in the vote as he was not present for the entire duration of this item).

AGREED      (with 9 votes For, 3 votes Against) that planning permission be approved for the reasons contained within the report.

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought the variation of condition three attached to planning permission 20/00642/FULM, to amend the approved boundary treatments which were part retrospective.

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 after the Agenda was published from the Parish Council and Local Ward Member.

Members considered the application and felt that the boundary fencing should be erected as previously approved bycondition due to the safety of the users of the park and to prevent balls going onto the road and onto neighbouring properties and for the safety of children whilst playing and the potential risk of them running onto the road. 

A vote was taken and lost to approve the proposals with 1 vote For and 12 votes Against.

AGREED      (unanimously) moved by Councillor Mrs R Holloway, Seconded by Councillor M Skinner that:

(a)      planning permission be refused on the grounds of:

(i)             safety of the users of the park by virtue of the boundary treatment; and

(ii)           failure to comply with Policies DM5 & CP9 of the Development Plan.

(b)     delegated authority be granted to the Business Manager – Planning Development  in consultation with the Planning Committee Chairman and Vice-Chairman, to finalise the wording.

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought the conversion and extension of a redundant agricultural building to one residential property.

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

The Business Manager – Planning Development informed Committee that there was an error in the application proposal description on the report, which should read ‘agricultural building’.

Members considered the application acceptable.

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

The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought the removal one horse chestnut tree.

Members considered the presentation from the Business Manager - Planning Development, which included photographs of the site and tree.

Members considered the application acceptable.

AGREED      (with 11 votes For and 2 votes Against) that the notice be allowed; the removal of the tree will not significantly affect the character of the conservation area and will aid the development of surrounding trees.

On undertaking any works, it is recommended these are in accordance with BS3998 2010.  It is expected that all vegetation control is carried out in accordance with best arboricultural practice and also care taken not contravene the provisions of legislation protecting plants and wildlife.

Three Members of the Planning Committee to be nominated to the Planning Policy Board.

The Committee were asked to nominate three Members of the Planning Committee to sit on the Planning Policy Board. 

AGREED      (unanimously) that Councillors R. Blaney, Mrs L. Dales and M. Skinner be appointed as the Planning Committee representatives on the Planning Policy Board for 2022/23.

The Committee considered the report prepared by the Director of Planning & Growth which sought Members approval of the Officer Scheme of Delegation in relation to Planning Development, Protocol for Members on dealing with planning matters and Development Consultation Forum arrangements that would be the responsibility of the Planning Committee following the adoption of the revised governance arrangements on 18 May 2022.

The Business Manager – Planning Development informed Committee of an amendment to the Scheme of Delegation to Officer, paragraph 1.35 (h) which should read ‘should amendments be received including plans/documents that are subject to re-consultation/notification which result in new material planning impacts previously not notified of…..’

AGREED      (unanimously) that:

(a)      the Planning Committee scheme of Delegation to Officers be adopted;

(b)     the Protocol for Members on Dealing with Planning Matters be adopted;

(c)      the contents of the Development Consultation Forums, Guidance for Developers and Public be adopted.

AGREED      that the report be noted.

AGREED      that the report be noted.