Meeting documents

Members are reminded of the need to consider whether they have a personal or prejudicial interest to declare in any of the items on this Agenda.  If so, the nature of the interest must be declared at the start of the meeting.  In addition, the attached form must be completed and passed to the Committee Administrator.  The Officers will be pleased to advise, if necessary, and any request for assistance should be made, in the first instance, to the Committee Administrator whose name appears at the end of this Agenda.  Ideally, such advice should be sought before the day of the meeting so that time is available to consider any uncertainty that might arise.

There were no declarations of interest.

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on the 11 March 2021. 

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 18/02/2021 be APPROVED as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

There were no public questions.

To consider a planning application for erection of 62no. dwellings for Wharfedale Homes Limited

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This committee considered:

i)             A planning application (ref: 19/02258/FL) from Wharfdale Homes Limited for the erection of 62no. dwellings.

ii)            A report from the Planning Services Manager (reference 21/40)

In accordance with the Council’s public speaking scheme, Mrs Joyce Powell (resident) spoke in opposition of the application.

After introducing his report, the Planning Officer responded to a variety of member queries. Concerns over highways matters included the adequacy of the footpath leading up to the site, the rising amount of cars, the number of junctions located on Green Lane, and therefore the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Members also made inquiries into the addition of a bus route to mitigate the safety concerns, increase connectivity, and offer a greener transport alternative. The officer communicated to members that although the Highways Authority noted there were some concerns, they had not considered these sufficient grounds to object to the proposal. Furthermore, the officer clarified that there would be a linking footpath to the site, and that the addition of a bus route could be required by way of a section 106 agreement should it be proved reasonable and necessary.

After it was proposed and seconded to defer the application, it was suggested by the Planning Manager and agreed by members that a formal committee site visit be arranged to learn more of the site’s accessibility.

RESOLVED that planning permission be DEFFERED; and that a site visit be arranged.

To consider a planning application for reserved matters approval in relation to the Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for 94 dwellings approved in outline under decision reference 11/01914/OL for Keepmoat Homes

REPORT ATTACHED

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This committee considered:

i)             A planning application (ref:20/02231/RM) from Keepmoat Homes for reserved matters approval in relation to the Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for 94 dwellings approved in outline under decision reference 11/01914/OL.

ii)            A report from the Planning Services Manager (reference 21/62)

After introducing his report, the Planning Officer clarified the reports stance on issues including designing out crime, flooding, cycle storage, the site’s archaeology, infrastructure such as the new road and bridge, parking, and electric vehicle charging points. In response to a question on the development’s impact on health infrastructure, the officer cited £250,000 in funds that will enhance surgery accommodation in areas that develop the greatest demand. The officer also agreed to discuss the possibility of adding fruiting trees to the site.

RESOLVED that permission be GRANTED; subject to conditions set out in the report.

To consider a planning application for change of Use of C1 Hotel and part of restaurant and bar to 26 self-contained apartments and listed building consent for conversion of hotel and part of restaurant and bar to 26 bedroom self contained apartments for Wright Investments

REPORT ATTACHED

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This committee considered:

i)             A planning application (ref:20/02615/LB & 20/02610/FL) from Wright Investments for change of Use of C1 Hotel and part of restaurant and bar to 26 self-contained apartments and listed building consent for conversion of hotel and part of restaurant and bar to 26 bedroom self-contained apartments for Wright Investments

ii)            A report from the Planning Services Manager (reference 21/57 & 21/58)

After introducing the report, the Planning Officer responded to a question on the availability of communal parking for residents. The officer noted that there was a condition however would seek further clarification.

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED; subject to the conditions set out in the report

To consider a planning application for erection of two storey side extension with integral garage and single storey rear extension for Mr And Mrs J Bramley

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This committee considered:

i)             A planning application (ref: 21/00219/HS) from Mr and Mrs J Bramley for the erection of a two storey side extension with integral garage and single storey rear extension

ii)            A report from the Planning Services Manager (reference 21/55)

RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED; subject to conditions set out in the report.