Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies noted (see above).

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 8 February 2024 as an accurate record.

The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 8 February 2024 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 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.

Report of the Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services

Considered :-

The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services sought determination of a planning application for outline planning permission with some matters reserved (to consider access) for proposed construction of Class E foodstore and Class E/Sui Generis Cafe/Drive-Thru together with access, car parking, servicing, landscaping and associated works. at Land South West of Cowling Garth 91, Bedale Road, Aiskew for Mr Keith Nutter.

Christ Utley spoke objecting to the application.

Michael Chaloner M.SC spoke on behalf of Aiskew & Leeming Bar Parish Council objecting to the application.

The applicant, Keith Nutter, spoke in support of the application.

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

·           The visibility splay from the access and what mitigation measures are being put in place to increase the visibility.

·           The carbon saving proposals for the site, including the number of electrical vehicle charging points being provided.

·           The ongoing maintenance of the proposed acoustic fencing.

The Decision :-

(a)    That the Planning Committee is MINDED TO APPROVE outline planning permission, with the conditions, as amended, set out in paragraph 12 of the report, the additional conditions set out below and any conditions subsequently recommended by the Lead Local Flood Authority, Network Rail/and or the Wensleydale Railway with delegated authority given to the Assistant Director of Planning Services to issue conditional outline planning permission, subject to:

(i)    Receiving written representations from the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), Network Rail and the Wensleydale Railway confirming that they have no objections to the proposals (as amended) and,

(ii)   Receiving written confirmation from Environmental Health that they are satisfied with the clarification provided by the agent in support of the assumptions and conclusions made within the submitted air quality documentation.

(iii)  The provision of a Section 106 Agreement to secure:

·      a financial contribution of £35,000 for the Local Highway Authority to provide a pedestrian ‘zebra’ crossing over Bedale Road

·      a financial contribution of £5,000 to be used by the Local Highway Authority for the monitoring of the Travel Plan.

·      secure arrangements for the management and monitoring of BNG, including securing a financial contribution to be used by the Council to review and monitor BNG over a 30-year period. The financial contribution shall be calculated using the North Yorkshire Council BNG Monitoring Calculator (Rev. 1.1) or any later revision.

(b)    That the reserved matters application be considered by the Richmond (Yorks) Area Constituency Committee.

Voting Record

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

Amended Conditions

Condition 4 – The opening hours of both the foodstore and café/coffee shop drive thru unit shall be restricted to:

Mon – Sat: 07:00 to 22:00

Sun: any 6 hours period between 09:00 to 18:00

Reason: In order to protect the amenities of local residents, in accordance with Policy E2 of the Local Plan.

Condition 6 – The following schemes of off-site highway mitigation measures must be completed as indicated below:

·         Constructing a new access for the development at Bedale Road prior to the first operation  ...  view the full minutes text for item 95.

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 steel portal framed agricultural grain store at Bromakin Grange (Raine), Exelby, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2EX for Mr Jonathan Weighell.

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

·           The impact of the proposed building on the surrounding listed buildings.

The Decision :-

That the Planning Committee is MINDED TO GRANT planning permission, with delegated authority given to the Assistant Director of Planning Services to issue planning permission subject to the conditions, as amended below, set out in section 12 of the report and subject to no objections being received after the expiration of the 10 day reconsultation period.

Voting Record

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

Amended Condition

Condition 2 – The permission hereby granted shall not be undertaken other than in complete accordance with the drawing(s) Site Plan licence no 100059532 received 11/03/2024, Proposed elevations 4267-01, 4267-02, 4267-03, 4267-04 received 15/01/2024.

Reason: In order that the development is undertaken in a form that is appropriate to the character and appearance of its surroundings and in accordance with the Local Plan Policies S1 and E1.

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, 11 April 2024 - venue to be confirmed

10.00 am, Thursday, 11 April 2024 (venue to be confirmed, either County Hall, Northallerton or Mercury House, Station Road, Richmond)