Agenda and minutes

Minutes of meeting held on 20^th June 2022 (previously circulated). 

The minutes of 20^th June 2022 were agreed as a true record and signed by the Chair.

There were no items of urgent business.

To receive declarations by Councillors of interests in respect of items on this Agenda. 

Councillors are reminded that, in accordance with the Localism Act 2011, they are required to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which have not already been declared in the Council’s Register of Interests. (It is a criminal offence not to declare a disclosable pecuniary interest either in the Register or at the meeting). 

Whilst not a legal requirement, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 9 and in the interests of clarity and transparency, Councillors should declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which they have already declared in the Register, at this point in the meeting. 

In accordance with Part B Section 2 of the Code Of Conduct, Councillors are required to declare the existence and nature of any other interests as defined in paragraphs 8(1) or 9(2) of the Code of Conduct. 

There were no declarations of interest.

Change of use of dwelling (C3) to small HMO (C4).

Under the scheme of public participation, Ward Councillor Tim Hamilton-Cox spoke against the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Tim Dant and seconded by Councillor Jack Lenox, contrary to the officer’s report:

“That the change of use be refused.”

Upon being put to the vote, 3 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal, 7 against, and 3 abstained, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been rejected.

It was proposed by Councillor Keith Budden and seconded by Councillor Robert Redfern:

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the Committee Report.”

Upon being put to the vote, 6 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal, with 2 against and 5 abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the Committee Report:

1.    Standard Planning Permission Timescale.

2.    Development in accordance with approved plans.

Installation of sewage treatment plant.

Under the scheme of public participation, Michael Hesketh and Stephen Loxam spoke against the application; Edward Levey and Councillor Paul Anderton responded in favour; and Ward Councillor Andrew Gardiner spoke against.

It was proposed by Councillor Dave Brookes and seconded by Councillor June Greenwell:

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report.”

Upon being put to the vote, 11 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with 2 against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report:

1.    Timescales.

2.    Development to accord with plans.

3.    Prior to installation details of finish/colour.

4.    Prior to installation details of foul drainage system.

5.    Protected species mitigation measures.

Listed Building application for internal alterations to provide kitchen and wc`s including new treatment plant, reset floor levels, works to the ceiling, insulation, new partition doors, architraves, skirting and relocation of wall panel.

Under the scheme of public participation, Janie Hesketh, Michael Hesketh, Stephen Loxam and Stephanie Smith spoke against the application; Edward Levey responded in favour; and Ward Councillor Andrew Gardiner spoke against.

It was proposed by Councillor Kevin Frea and seconded by Councillor Dave Brookes, contrary to the officer’s recommendation in the report:

“That the application be deferred subject to a site visit by the Planning Committee.”

Upon being put to the vote, Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be deferred subject to a site visit by the Planning Committee.

Reserved matters application for the erection of nine dwellings.

It was proposed by Councillor Robert Redfern and seconded by Councillor Keith Budden:

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report.”

Upon being put to the vote, Councillors unanimously voted in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report:

1.    Standard reserved matters timescale.

2.    Approved plans.

3.    Details of materials – including stone, slate, render, cladding, finish to dormers, finish to flue and metal column, windows and doors, surfacing material, boundary treatments, eaves, verge and ridge details, rainwater goods, external lighting.

4.    Landscaping scheme including maintenance.

5.    Provision of parking prior to occupation.

Hybrid application comprising a full application for proposed alterations to land levels and associated access, and outline application for up to 8,400sqm of employment floor space (Use Classes B1(c), B2 and B8) with associated access (pursuant to the removal of conditions 7,8,9 and 12 on outline planning permission 19/00545/HYB in relation to site access and off-site highway works and variation of condition 24 in relation to BREEAM standards).

It was proposed by Councillor Keith Budden and seconded by Councillor Malcolm Thomas:

“That the application be approved subject to an additional condition associated with the protection of visibility splays and subject the conditions in the Committee Report.”

Upon being put to the vote, 10 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with none against and 3 abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to an additional condition associated with the protection of visibility splays and subject the conditions in the Committee Report:

1.    Submission of reserved matters prior to commencement of the relevant phase of development.

2.    Submission of all reserved matters no later than 3 years from 9 January 2020 or 2 years from the approval of the last reserved matters to be approved.

3.    In accordance with approved plans.

4.    Submission of a drainage strategy.

5.    Details of buildings and car parking and restriction of floorspace to 8,400 square metres.

6.    A scheme for renewable energy measures.

7.    Details of finished floor and site levels.

8.    Details of foul drainage.

9.    Submission of a travel plan.

10.  Lighting details.

11.  Provision of car parking.

12.  No vegetation clearance, or site activity shall occur from 1st March to 31st July (inclusive) unless survey undertaken.

13.  Unforeseen contamination.

14.  Removal of permitted development rights.

15.  Management and maintenance plan for sustainable drainage.

16.  Development in accordance with the Arboricultural Implications assessment.

17.  Scheme for ecological enhancement measures.

18.  Submission of a Construction Environmental Management Plan.

19.  Scheme for electric vehicle charging points.

20.  Scheme for sustainability measures to achieve at least a BREEAM standard of ‘Good’ or equivalent.

21.  Details of covered and secure cycle storage.

22.  Submission of a delivery, servicing and waste collection and maintenance scheme.

23.  Protection of visibility splays.

Change of use of the rear of 4 Dalton Square to form extension to existing beer garden, erection of external cold store, and creation of opening in boundary wall plus regularisation of an external flue.

It was proposed by Councillor Keith Budden and seconded by Councillor Mel Guilding:

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report.”

Upon being put to the vote, Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report:

1.    Time limit for commencement.

2.    Approved plans list.

3.    Paint flue.

4.    Tree protection measures.

5.    Details of stone lintel.

6.    Archaeological investigation if ground excavated (not wall removal).

7.    Finish cold store in matching external materials.

8.    Acoustic details of cold store and any mitigation.

9.    Hours of operation for beer garden.

Listed building consent for erection of cold store, creation of external doorway, creation of opening in boundary wall, erection of timber fencing, extension of external seating area, relocation of gas barrel, repairs to existing roof and internal alterations, including alterations to internal room layout and the removal/installation of internal walls within the basement plus regularisation of an external flue.

It was proposed by Councillor Keith Budden and seconded by Councillor Robert Redfern:

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report.”

Upon being put to the vote, Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report:

1.    Time limit for commencement.

2.    Approved plans list.

3.    Paint flue.

4.    Details of stone lintel and internal cold store door.

5.    Archaeological investigation if ground excavated (not wall removal).

6.    Finish cold store in matching external materials.

7.    Roof repair details.

Change of use of a mixed use building comprising a ground floor office (E) and first floor bar with micro-brewery (sui generis) to bar with micro-brewery (sui generis) on both floors and change of use of 4 parking spaces to beer garden area.

It was proposed by Councillor Jack Lenox and seconded by Councillor Mel Guilding:

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report.”

Upon being put to the vote, Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report:

1.    Standard 3 Year Timescale.

2.    Development in accordance with approved plans.

Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, and front porch extension, construction of a dormer extension to the rear, and creation of an access, dropped kerb and driveway.

It was proposed by Councillor Keith Budden and seconded by Councillor Mel Guilding:

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report.”

Upon being put to the vote, Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report:

1.    Standard three year timescale.

2.    Development in accordance with plans and details.

3.    Materials to match.

4.    Parking areas, driveway and surfacing.

The Service Head for Planning and Place submitted a Schedule of Planning Applications dealt with under the Scheme of Delegation of Planning Functions to Officers.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.