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Pla/1/06/20

Appointment of Vice-Chairman

To appoint a Vice-Chairman of the Planning Committee for the 2020/2021 municipal year.

Minutes:

At the start of the meeting, the Senior Solicitor advised that this meeting was being hosted remotely using conferencing software which allowed Members, Officers and public attendance whilst being able to protect themselves and others, whilst observing the Government’s lockdown measures.

 

The Senior Solicitor also stated that all votes during this meeting would be taken through an informal recorded vote, though would not be noted as such in the minutes.

 

A roll call of all those Members in attendance remotely was then taken.

 

Proposed by Councillor Patterson

Seconded by Councillor Wicks

 

and RESOLVED that Councillor Chambers be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Planning Committee for 2020/2021.

Pla/2/06/20

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

No apologies for absence were received for this meeting.

Pla/3/06/20

Minutes

To sign the minutes Pla/164/05/20 to Pla/180/05/20 of the meeting of this Committee held on 21 May 2020 as a correct record of those proceedings (copies previously circulated).

 

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the public minutes Pla/164/05/20 to Pla/180/05/20 of the meeting of this Committee held on 21 May 2020 and 22 May 2020 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record of those proceedings.

Pla/4/06/20

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations of the existence and nature of any private interests, both disclosable pecuniary and any other registrable interests, in any matter to be considered or being considered.

Minutes:

Councillor Eyles gave personal explanation in that he intended to record the meeting for personal use.

 

Councillor Simpkins gave a personal explanation with regard to planning application number 20/0223 in that he was the Councillor who had called in the application, and knew the applicant, but would retain an open mind for the application. He would remain in the meeting and vote on the application.

 

Councillor Thompson gave a person explanation with regard to planning application numbers 20/0133 and 20/0223 as he knew the applicants through work. He would remain in the meeting and vote on the applications.

Pla/5/06/20

Planning Issues pdf icon PDF 26 KB

To note the attached lists of the Assistant Director Planning and Economic Development.

a)    Applications determined under officer delegated powers for the month of May 2020

b)    Reasons for refusal on delegated decisions for the month of May 2020

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the attached lists of the Assistant Director Planning and Economic Development:

a)    Applications determined under office delegated powers for the month of May 2020

b)    Reasons for refusal on delegated decisions for the month of May 2020

were noted.

 

Pla/6/06/20

Planning Issues - Applications for Debate (Green Papers) pdf icon PDF 1 MB

To consider the reports of the Assistant Director Planning and Economic Development on the following applications:

 

Item No

Application Details

Officer Recommendation

Page Number

1

Planning Application No: 20/0133

Construction of live/work unit comprising 2 storey dwelling, single storey link and work unit with remote secure storage

Land adj. to Fernbank, Great Strickland

Applegarth Foods – Mrs K. Twentyman

Recommended to:

APPROVE
Subject to Conditions

17

2

Planning Application No: 20/0223

Demolition of existing shed and erection of a replacement shed

Banks Gate, North Stainmore, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4EX

Mr F Allison

Recommended to:

REFUSE
With Reasons

34

3

Planning Application No: 20/0210

Erection of garage carport with first floor store room and exterior staircase and erection of general purpose agricultural building

Sefton Villa, Sleagill

Mr and Mrs A Rouse

Recommended to:

APPROVE
Subject to Conditions

50

4

Planning Application No: 19/0598

Erection of two dwellings

Land to the rear of 22a and 22b Market Square, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QT

Bank House Homes Ltd

Recommended to:

APPROVE
Subject to Conditions

60

 

 

Minutes:

Members were advised of the applications requiring a decision by Members as detailed in a report of the Assistant Director Planning and Economic Development.

 

RESOLVED that:

 

1.         the following applications for planning permissions ("those applications") are determined as indicated hereunder;

 

2.         those applications which are approved be approved under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990, subject to any detailed conditions set out in the Report, to any conditions set out below and to any conditions as to time stipulated under Sections 91 and 92 of the Act;

 

3.         those applications which are refused be refused for the reasons set out in the report and/or any reasons set out below;

 

4.         those applications which the Assistant Director Planning and Economic Development is given delegated powers to approve under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990, be approved by him subject to any detailed conditions set out in the Report, to any conditions as to time stipulated under Sections 91 and 92 of the Act, to the receipt of satisfactory replies.

 

Pla/7/06/20

Planning Application No. 20/0133, Construction of live/work unit comprising 2 storey dwelling, single storey link and work unit with remote secure storage, Land adj. to Fernbank, Great Strickland

Minutes:

The Committee heard a presentation from Mr M Harvey, an objector, in objection to the application.

 

The Committee heard a presentation from Councillor M Tonkin, the Ward Councillor, in support of the application.

 

The Committee heard a presentation from Mrs K Twentyman, the applicant, in support of the application.

 

The Senior Solicitor left the meeting at 10.21am.

 

The Senior Solicitor returned to the meeting at 10.23am.

 

The Development Manager Planning Services left the meeting at 11.11am

 

The Development Manager Planning Services left the meeting at 11.18am

 

Proposed by Councillor Thompson

Seconded by Councillor Patterson

 

and RESOLVED that delegated authority be given to the Assistant Director Planning and Economic Development to agree conditions in relation to working hours and access hours, that permission be GRANTED subject to those and the following conditions:

1.         The development permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

            Reason: In order to comply with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.         The development hereby granted shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the application form and following details and plans hereby approved:

·         Proposed location plan Rev V5 01 dated 12 12 2019

·         Proposed site plan Rev V5 01 dated 12 12 2019

·         Ground floor plan rev V5.1 Rev04 dated 10 2 2020

·         Dwelling first floor and elevations rev V5.1 Rev04 dated 10 2 2020

·         Work unit elevations rev V5.1 Rev04 dated 10 2 2020

·         Garage and timber shed rev V5.1 Rev04 dated 10 2 2020

·         Design and Access Statement date-stamped 20 Feb 2020

·         Business Plan May 2020

            Reason: To ensure a satisfactory development and to avoid any ambiguity as to what constitutes the permission.

Prior to Construction

3.         Prior to any other development commencing, a surface water drainage scheme, based on the hierarchy of drainage options in the National Planning Practice Guidance with evidence of an assessment of the site conditions shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include a plan which demonstrates how the development will achieve a neutral or positive impact in permeability of surface water drainage. The approved surface water drainage scheme shall then be implemented in full before the occupation of the development.

            The surface water drainage scheme must be in accordance with the Non-Statutory Technical Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (March 2015) or any subsequent replacement national standards.

            Reason: To promote sustainable development, secure proper drainage and to manage the risk of flooding. The condition is considered necessary to be complied with prior to development as compliance with the requirements of the condition at a later time could result in unacceptable harm contrary to the policies of the Development Plan.

4.         Before any other operations are commenced, a plan demonstrating visibility splays for each access shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The visibility splays shall then be  ...  view the full minutes text for item Pla/7/06/20

Pla/8/06/20

Planning Application No. 20/0223, Demolition of existing shed and erection of a replacement shed, Banks Gate, North Stainmore, Kirkby Stephen

Minutes:

The Committee received a presentation from Mr D Addis, an agent, in support of the application.

 

Proposed by Councillor Simpkins

Seconded by Councillor Thompson

 

that an adjournment take place in order to find an appropriate reason for refusal in the Local Plan.

 

For: 4

Against: 7

 

The motion therefore FELL

 

Proposed by Councillor Patterson

Seconded by Councillor Chambers

 

and RESOLVED that the meeting go beyond 3 hours.

 

Proposed by Councillor Simpkins

Seconded by Councillor Thompson

 

that the planning application be APPROVED as the size of the shed has clearly been justified, the shed is well-contained in the wider landscape, the she would tidy up the rea replacing a derelict old garage with a modern, smart building in accordance with Policy DEV5 of the Eden Local Plan.

 

For: 3

Against: 8

 

The motion therefore FELL.

 

Proposed by Councillor Holden

Seconded by Councillor Ross

 

and RESOLVED that planning permission be REFUSED for the following reasons:

 

1.            The proposal is of a scale, size and design which causes unacceptable harm to the residential character and setting of the site and surrounding area. Therefore, the development is contrary to Policy DEV5 of the Eden Local Plan 2014-32 and Paragraph 130 of the NPPF 2019.

 

2.         The proposal is of a scale, size and design which causes harm to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty designation contrary to Policy ENV2 and Policy ENV3 of the Eden Local Plan 2014-32.

Pla/9/06/20

Planning Application No. 20/0210, Erection of garage carport with first floor store room and exterior staircase and erection of general purpose agriculture building, Sefton Villa, Sleagill

Minutes:

Councillor Thompson left the meeting at 1.00pm

 

Proposed by Councillor Wicks

Seconded by Councillor Chambers

 

and RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

 

Time limit for commencement

 

1.            The development permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

            Reason: In order to comply with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

Approved Plans

 

2.     The development hereby granted shall be carried out in accordance with the drawings hereby approved:

              i.        Application Form received 27 March 2020

            ii.        Site Plan and Location Plan (L4/20/2403) received 27 March 2020

           iii.        Proposed Elevations (L3/20/2303) received 27 March 2020

           iv.        Proposed Floor Plans/Section (L2/20/2203) received 27 March 2020

            v.        General Purpose Agricultural Building (L1/20/2103) received 27 March 2020

           vi.        Planning Statement received 1 June 2020

            Reason: To ensure a satisfactory development and to avoid any ambiguity as to what constitutes the permission.

Pla/10/06/20

Planning Application No. 19/0598, Erection of two dwellings, Land to the rear of 22a and 22b Market Square, Kirkby Stephen

Minutes:

The meeting was reconvened on Friday 19 June 2020 at 9.30am.

 

Councillor Thompson sent his apologies for Friday 19 June.

 

The Committee heard a presentation from Ms C Thornbarrow, an objection, in objection to the application.

 

The Committee heard a presentation from Councillor S Lancaster, the Ward Councillor, in objection to the application.

 

The Committee heard a presentation from Ms K Lancaster, an agent, in support of the application.

 

Proposed by Councillor Lynch

Seconded by Councillor Sawrey-Cookson

 

and RESOLVED that a site visit be undertaken regarding this application at a date to be confirmed.

Pla/11/06/20

Confirmation of Site Visits (if any)

To confirm the date and location of any site visits that may have been agreed.

Minutes:

It was agreed that a date for the next site visit would be confirmed at a later date.

Pla/12/06/20

Any Other Items which the Chairman decides are urgent

Minutes:

There were no items which the Chairman felt were urgent.

Pla/13/06/20

Date of Next Meeting

The date of the next scheduled meeting be confirmed as 16 July 2020.

Minutes:

The date of the next scheduled meeting was confirmed as 16 July 2020.