Agenda and minutes

Apologies noted (see attendance details).

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.

Councillor David Webster declared that he had been lobbied in respect of item 3 on the agenda in that he had received a phone call from the Parish Council Chair.

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 reserved matters under outline permission 22/02555/OUT for the erection of 87 dwelling houses (C3) with siting, landscaping, design and external appearance at Old Hatchery, Blind Lane Aiskew on behalf of Mr Colin Bennett (Keepmoat homes)

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 viability of the site and how the applicant was looking to increase the number of affordable units to address the issue, rather than seek a reduction.

·           The location of nearby public open space and play areas due to the application site only providing a small facility. The Committee were advised that to the north of site was an extensive area of open space with a public play area that could be easily accessed from the application site.

The Decision :-

That the reserved matters approval be GRANTED subject to the conditions set out in section 12 of the report, as amended and the additional conditions shown below and the proposed Deed of Variation to amend the agreed Section 106 agreement.

Voting Record

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

Amended Condition

Condition 6: Carbon Savings

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.

Additional Conditions

Condition 8: Submission of a Construction Management Strategy

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.

Condition 9:  ...  view the full minutes text for item 67.

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 December 2023 (venue to be confirmed, either Civic Centre, Stone Cross, Rotary Way, Northallerton DL6 2UU or Mercury House, Richmond)

10.00 am, Thursday, 14 December 2023 (venue to be confirmed, either Civic Centre, Stone Cross, Rotary Way, Northallerton or Mercury House, Station Road, Richmond)