Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors John Cattanach, John Mann and Robert Windass

That the minutes of the meeting of Strategic Planning Committee, held on 9 September 2025, be confirmed by Members and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

There were no declarations of interest.

Considered

The report of the Assistant Director of Planning – Community Development Services requesting Members to determine a hybrid Planning Application comprising:1) Full

planning permission for the erection of 645 no. dwellings comprising of 12 no. one bedroom dwellings, 142 no. two bedroom dwellings, 272 no. three bedroom dwellings, 219 no.four bedroom dwellings with parking and landscaping, new link road from Beverley Road to Hugden Way, open space, surface water drainage basins, infrastructure and site access. 2) Outline planning permission for the erection of a primary school (site area 2.1 ha). (Total site area 31.96 ha) - on land adjacent to Norton Lodge Beverley Road Norton Malton 

The application was reported to the Strategic Planning Committee due this being an application for more than 500 houses accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement where it is intended to recommend approval.

The Planning Officer presented the Committee report highlighting the proposal; context to the application; site location, outline and description; details regarding the changes to the conditions; and the planning policy considerations. The Officer recommendation was highlighted.

The Planning Officer highlighted a number of updates to the report as follows:-

·       A further response from the Environmental Health Officer

·       A response from the meat processing factory in relation to the improvements the application would bring to their facilities.

·       A further technical response from the highways’ consultant working for the meat processing factory

·       Details from a member of the public relating to their concerns of the sewerage capacity in the area and alleged inaccuracies within the published report

·       A response from Yorkshire Water relating to the sewerage capacity concerns and a request for consideration to be given to a Grampian Condition.

Councillor Caroline Goodrick declared a non-financial interest in respect of her raising concerns regarding the proposal at a meeting of the local Internal Drainage Board. She emphasised that she had not predetermined the application and would make her decision based on the details provided at today’s meeting.

Paul Butler, representing the applicant, addressed the Committee highlighting the following:

·       He welcomed the comprehensive report of the Planning Case Officer.

·       He considered that the project would bring significant benefits to the local area.

·       The link road would divert HGVs away from the Town Centres.

·       A new Primary School would be provided.

·       Enhanced drainage and water systems were being considered in conjunction with Yorkshire Water

·       Enhanced healthcare facilities and flood alleviation could be provided through the CIL funding

·       The development would be enhanced with a number of sustainable, carbon reducing elements, which would be further enhanced going forward when new legislation became live.

·       The project was broadly supported by the local Town Council and local residents.

·       There would be benefits for the factory site and the industrial estate.

·       In respect of concerns regarding the proximity of the proposed school site to the factory it was noted that many existing properties were located nearer to the factory with no problems reported. The boundary between the school and the factory would be enhanced and would be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 129.

Considered

The report of the Assistant Director of Planning – Community Development Services requesting Members to determine a planning application for extraction of sand and gravel from a new quarry and restoration of the site to agriculture and nature conservation using imported infill materials, together with the construction of a new site access road, site offices and weighbridge on land at Broach Road, Hensall.

The application was subject to two objections, with a third added and circulated to Members just prior to the meeting, having been raised in respect of the proposal on the grounds of a number of amenity and environmental concerns and was, therefore, reported to this Committee for determination.

The Planning Officer presented the Committee report highlighting the proposal; context to the application; site location, outline and description; details regarding the changes to the conditions; and the planning policy considerations. The Officer recommendation was highlighted.

Richard Kendall, a local resident objecting to the application, addressed the Committee highlighting the following:

• There had been 3 objections to the proposals from nearby properties
• He had bought the property in 1992 but his enjoyment of this had been affected by the quarrying adjacent
• He struggled to get in and out of the entrance to his property due to HGVs accessing the quarry
• The spoil heap created next to his property was affecting his amenity as the dwelling was located 2 metres below this, in a dip, and the natural light was diminished.
• Dust blew down from the spoil heap and affected his property and health.
• He enjoyed watching the wildlife in the area but this was being prevented by the adjacent works
• He required a dropped kerb putting in place on the opposite side of the property to ease the access problems he was encountering.

Sam Thistlethwaite representing the applicant, addressed the Committee highlighting the following:

• The sand and gravel to be extracted from the quarry were vital minerals for building in the area
• Land restoration would be undertaken in a phased scheme and would be sympathetic to the issues raised by the objectors
• It was considered that there were no unacceptable impacts on amenity from the proposals with planning conditions taking account of these.
• The conditions ensured that impacts upon on the surrounding area would be mitigated
• The shallow extraction process would limit the physical and hydrological impacts
• The process had been taking place previously and was clearly defined and closely monitored.
• Local employment would be supported through the application.

Members discussed the application and the following issues were highlighted:

• A Member asked whether the applicant was willing to address the issues raised by the objector during his address to the Committee. In response it was noted that moving the bund to a location further away from the property could affect the noise levels and be detrimental. It was also noted that the matter of undertaking work for an objector was not a matter for the Committee to consider but was an issue to be resolved personally between the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 130.

There were no other issues to consider.

Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 10am at a venue to be determined

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 at 10.00am at a venue to be confirmed.