Agenda and minutes

Apologies noted (see above).

The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 9 May 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.

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 conditions 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(s) 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

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Considered :-

The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services sought determination of a planning application for formation of a secure dog walking facility with associated parking and access at land south-east of Main Street, Irton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, on behalf of David Barker Livestock (Mr David Barker).

The applicant’s agent, Joshua Thomson, spoke in support of the application.

John Luckock spoke on behalf of local residents objecting to the application.

Local Division councillor, Councillor Heather Phillips spoke objecting to the application.

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

·       Concern at the change of use of good quality agricultural land

·       The unsuitability of the rural location as outlined in the officer report

·       Such a facility would be better suited to the edge of a service village or town allowing easier access for users

·       Why the need for a facility here in open countryside when there were footpaths and other opportunities nearby to walk dogs?

·       How would the online booking system enable use of the facility to be controlled and monitored taking into account the potential dangers and nuisance posed by dogs off the lead?

·       The opportunity the proposals provided for agricultural diversification and the appeal to dog owners of taking their dogs to such a facility in open countryside

The Decision :-

That planning permission be REFUSED.

Voting Record

A vote was taken and the motion was declared carried with 5 for and 1 against.

Reason :-

The Committee agreed with the reasons for refusal put forward by the Planning Officer as set out below:-

1.     The proposed development is in a remote and unsustainable location, therefore some users will inevitably drive to the site to walk their dogs in a secure field, therefore it is considered that this proposal will result in a significant increase in car usage. Irton village itself is a small village without facilities and limited public transport services. It is a significant distance from the urban area of Scarborough or any service villages. The proposal would result in vehicle movements with limited potential for more sustainable modes of transport being utilised. As such the proposed development fails to comply with the National Planning Policy Framework, which requires developments to 'create places that are safe, inclusive and accessible' and to promote walking, cycling and public transport, and also fails to comply with Policy SD1 (Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development) of the Scarborough Borough Local Plan (2017).

2.     It is considered that the site cannot accommodate the proposed development without significant effects to the landscape character or visual amenity of the area. By the introduction of high fencing with gates, hardstandings and a field shelter, it will detract from the appearance of the surrounding landscape and make the site more prominent within it. In the context of the wider landscape and its enjoyment by the wider public, it is considered that this proposal would have a serious adverse impact. Overall, it is considered that the site cannot accommodate the proposed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 86.

Report of the Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services

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Considered :-

The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services sought determination of a planning application for demolition of existing buildings and erection of new two-storey school building (including solar panels on flat roof), with associated car parking, landscaping, hard court MUGA, playing field, sprinkler tank, bin store and substation at Woodlands School, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, on behalf of Galliford Try Construction Ltd.

The applicant’s agent, Anne Burke-Hargreaves, spoke in support of the application.

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

·       The high quality and sustainability of the proposals

·       The concern at traffic congestion at school leaving times

·       The concern that community use of the multi-use games area and new grass playing field be properly regulated to avoid anti-social behaviour (this was covered by Condition 8 in the report)

The decision:-

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions detailed in the committee report.

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.

Thursday, 8 August 2024 at 2.00pm

Thursday, 8 August 2024 – Town Hall, Scarborough