Agenda and draft minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Moorhouse.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 19^th February 2026 as an accurate record.

The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 19 February 2026 were confirmed by Members and signed by the Chair 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 Chair, Councillor David Webster declared an interest in that application ZD25/00383/FULL had been mentioned to him by the applicant.  However, he had an open mind and had not pre-determined the application.

Planning Application

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The Committee considered a report from the Head of Development Management – Community Development Services relating to an application for planning permission. 

In considering the report of the Head of Development Management – 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.

Report of the Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services

Considered :-

The Head of Development Management – Community Development Services sought determination of a full planning application for 1 no dwelling and change of use for part of the site from paddock to domestic use on land at High Bank Farm, Stapleton, Darlington, North Yorkshire DL2 2QE.  In accordance with the Council’s adopted governance procedures, the application had been referred to Committee because the applicant is a North Yorkshire Councillor and also a member of the Richmond (Yorks) Area Planning Committee.  The application was recommended for refusal as it was contrary to the Richmondshire Local Plan 2012-2028 Core Strategy (adopted 9 December 2014) and the National Planning Policy Framework.

There were no public speakers.

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

·        No objections had been received from the Parish Council or members of the public.

·        Concern regarding the principal of development due to its location outside defined limits.

·        The operation of development boundaries within the local plan hierarchy.

·        The housing supply of the settlement had already been exceeded.

·        Polices could be deviated from if the development was of exceptional design.

·        Consideration of further discussions with the planning team and conditions.

·        Insufficient ecological, landscaping and arboricultural information.

The Decision :-

That consideration of the planning application is DEFERRED for the following reasons: to allow the applicant to provide further information, regarding design and landscaping and the submission of additional arboricultural and ecological information.

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, 9 April 2026 (venue to be confirmed).

Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 10.00am at a venue to be agreed.