Apologies noted (see above).

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 8 June 2023 as an accurate record.

The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 8 June 2023 were confirmed and signed as an accurate record.

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.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Committee considered reports of the Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services relating to applications for planning permission.  During the meeting, Officers referred to additional information and representations which had been received.

Except where an alternative condition was contained in the report or an amendment made by the Committee, the condition as set out in the report and the appropriate time limit conditions were to be attached in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 91 and 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

In considering the report of the Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services regard had been paid to the policies of the relevant development plan, the National Planning Policy Framework and all other material planning considerations.  Where the Committee deferred consideration or refused planning permission the reasons for that decision are as shown in the report or as set out below. 

Where the Committee granted planning permission in accordance with the recommendation in a report this was because the proposal is 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.  Where the Committee granted planning permission contrary to the recommendation in the report the reasons for doing so and the conditions to be attached are set out below.

Report of the Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services

Considered :-

The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services sought determination of a planning application for a new 2 storey dwelling house with domestic garage at the rear at OS Field 9319, Church Street, Well.  This application was submitted for a Committee decision having been called in by a Ward Member.

Mark Ketley, spoke on behalf of the applicant in support of the application.

David Webster spoke in support of the application.

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

·           The proximity of the recently constructed Mayzac to the application site, thus reducing the separation gap.

·           The location of the former school building and it’s connection to the village.

·           The withdrawal of the Environment Agency objection on flood risk grounds.

·           The Committee sought clarification from Officers on the sequential test and the reason why this resulted in a recommendation for refusal and were advised that the sequential test carried out was very restrictive in the area covered and that other sites in flood zone 1 could be available within the wider Local Plan area.

·           The in keeping design of the property to adjacent dwellings.

The Decision :-

That contrary to Officers recommendation planning permission be GRANTED.

Voting Record

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

Reason:-

The Committee’s reasons for approving the application are as set out below:-

(i)     The site will form part of the built form of Well due to the proximity of the old school and the boundary of the recently constructed Mayzac on the east of the site reducing the separation gap.

(ii)    The withdrawal of the Environment Agency objection on flood risk grounds and the conclusion that the proposals will not adversely impact flooding of other properties or cause displacement of flood water.

(iii)   The design of the proposed dwelling is acceptable in isolation and complies with the requirements of policy E1.

Additional Conditions

Condition 1: The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years of the date of this permission.

Condition 2: The permission hereby granted shall not be undertaken other than in complete accordance with the drawing(s) numbered S50 - 3B and S50 - 2A received by the Local Planning Authority on 11.04.2023 unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Condition 3: The development must not be brought into use until the access to the site has been set out and constructed in accordance with the 'Specification for Housing and Industrial Estate Roads and Private Street Works" published by the Local Highway Authority and the following requirements:

-        The crossing of the highway verge and/or footway must be constructed in accordance with the Standard Detail number E50.

-        Any gates or barriers erected must not be able to swing over the existing or proposed highway.

-        Provision to prevent surface water from the site/plot discharging onto the existing or proposed highway must be constructed and maintained thereafter to prevent such discharges.

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Report of the Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services

Considered :-

The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services sought determination of a planning application for reserved matters (with siting, landscaping, design and external appearance) for the erection of 87 dwelling houses following the granting of outline planning permission (ref. 22/02555/OUT) on land at the Old Hatchery, Blind Lane, Aiskew.

Ian Prescott, spoke on behalf of the applicant in support of the application.

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

·        The mixture of designs, finishes, house types and the spread of affordable housing.

·        The Committee sought clarification as to who would be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the acoustic fence, with maintenance responsibilities not falling to individual property owners and the developer retaining the responsibility.

·        The number of properties that would have PV’s fitted and the provision of EV’s.

The Decision :-

That delegated authority is given for Officers to APPROVE the reserved matters following receipt of written confirmation that the Local Highway Authority, Wensleydale Railway and Network Rail have no objections to the latest proposals, including authority to impose any planning condition(s) recommended by the Local Highway Authority.

Voting Record

A vote was taken and the motion was declared carried unanimously.

Amended Condition

Condition 6: Prior to the commencement of any works above the level of the damp proof course for any the buildings hereby approved, a carbon savings and renewable energy scheme shall be submitted demonstrating how all practical and viable measures to provide carbon savings; renewable energy and make prudent and efficient use of natural resources will be implemented. The scheme shall include, but not be limited to, details of the precise details and number of PV panels to be installed on the roof slopes of dwellings in general accordance with the PV Zone areas identified on the approved house type plans for each approved dwelling type. The scheme shall include details of electric vehicle charging. Once approved, the development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved scheme.”

Reason: To reduce the carbon impact of the development and to comply with policy S1.

Additional Conditions

Condition 8: No development shall commence above the level of the damp proof course for any the buildings hereby approved until a construction management strategy has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority covering the application site and any adjoining land which will be used during the construction period. Such a strategy shall provide details of cranes and other tall construction equipment (including the details of obstacle lighting). The approved strategy (or any variation approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority) shall be implemented for the duration of the construction period.

Reason: To ensure that construction work and construction equipment on the site and adjoining land does not obstruct air traffic movements or otherwise impede the effective operation of air traffic navigation transmitter/receiver systems.”

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Report of the Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services

Considered :-

The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services sought determination of a planning application (as amended) for the construction of a 100 per cent affordable housing scheme consisting of 53 dwellings (additional and amended plans and documents received by the Local Planning Authority on 30th and 31st March, 2023) at Land to rear of 56 Ainderby Road, Northallerton for Mulberry Homes.

The application site was not an allocated site within the Hambleton Local Plan, and the site’s location did not accord with the other relevant housing-related (HG) policies of the Local Plan unless considered as an exception. The application had previously received member call-in through the former Hambleton District Council and as such this matter was brought to Planning Committee for determination.

The applicant’s agent, Craig Stockley, spoke in support of the application.

The Decision :-

That consideration of the application be DEFERRED in order to allow the expiry of the current consultation period and to provide additional time for the Local Highway Authority to provide their formal recommendation (including any recommended conditions or reason(s) for refusal).

Voting Record

A vote was taken and the motion was declared carried unanimously.

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.

10.00am, Thursday, 14 September 2023, Mercury House, Richmond

10.00am, Thursday, 14 September 2023 – Mercury House, Richmond