Agenda and draft minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

The minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 1 April, were confirmed and signed as a correct record.  Referring to Minute 148, Councillor Ireton asked why an update had still not been provided to Members on a ‘minded to grant’ planning permission for the old sawmill, Gargrave.  The application had been lodged with the Secretary of State last July and was waiting to be determined.  The Development Management  Team Manager gave a verbal update in that the Council had been told there would be an extension to the decision period and in the meantime the Council had been directed not to grant permission as the matter was still being considered.  He  agreed to ask the case officer to pursue the matter with the Secretary of State.

All Members are invited to declare at this point any interests, including the nature of those interests, or lobbying in respect of any items appearing on this agenda.

Councillors Brodigan and Williams declared a non-prejudicial interest in application ZC23/04473/FULMAJ as the applicant provided traffic management to Ripon City Council of which they were Members.

Planning Application

The Committee considered a report of the Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services to determine a planning application for the erection of buildings for storage (B8) and office space.

The conditions as set out in the report were to be attached in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 91 and 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act.

In considering the report of the Assistant Director Planning – Community Services, regard had been paid to the policies of the relevant development plan, the National Planning Policy Framework and all other material planning consideration.

In granting permission in accordance with the recommendations of the report, this was because the proposals were in accordance with the development plan, the National Planning Policy Framework or other material considerations as set out in the report unless otherwise specified below.

Report of the Assistant Director, Planning.

Considered –

The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services submitted a report seeking determination of a planning application as set out above.  The application had been brought to Committee because the applicant holds North Yorkshire Council contracts.

The proposals would see the redevelopment of the site that was occupied primarily for former horticultural buildings.  The proposals include two new buildings, one a warehouse/storage facility, the other office accommodation, provide car parking areas would maintain existing local employment.

Councillor Chris Brown spoke on behalf of Baldersby Parish Council.

Mr David Boulton, agent for the applicant, spoke supporting the application.

Mr Stan Murray, spoke objecting to the application.

During consideration of the application, the Committee discussed the following issues:

-        The status of the bridleway on the access track.

-        Bio-diversity net gain – who has the responsibility for monitoring.

-        The size of the development compared to the existing footprint.

-        Highways impact, particularly through the village though the proximity to the A1(M) was noted and also that the Highways Authority had no objections.

-        Hours of operation – these were conditioned.

-        Heat pumps – would like to see if these could be incorporated into the scheme.

The decision –

That planning permission is GRANTED subject to the conditions set out in the Assistant Director’s report now submitted.

Voting record:

A vote was taken and the motion was declared carried with 6 voting for approval and 1 abstention.

Any other items which the Chair agrees should be considered as a matter of urgency because of special circumstances.

There were no urgent items of business.

Monday 2^nd June 2025 at 1pm, venue to be determined.

Monday, 2nd June 2025 at 1pm – venue to be decided.