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Pla/38/8/20

Apologies for Absence

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.

 

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor J Lynch.

Pla/39/8/20

Minutes

To sign the minutes:

1)         Pla/14/07/20  to Pla/19/07/20  of the meeting of this Committee held on 9 July 2020; and

 

2)         Pla/20/07/20  to Pla/37/07/20  of the meeting of this Committee held on 16 and 17 July 2020

as a correct record of those proceedings (copies previously circulated).

 

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the public minutes

1.               Pla/14/07/20 to Pla/19/07/20 of the meeting of this Committee held on 9 July 2020; and

2.               Pla/20/07/20 to Pla/37/07/20 of the meeting of this Committee held on 16 and 17 July 2020

be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record of those proceedings.

Pla/40/8/20

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 Clark gave a personal explanation with regards to Planning Application 20/0165 in that she knew the grandparents of the applicant. She confirmed that she came to committee with an open mind on the applications.

 

Councillor Eyles gave a personal explanation with regards to Planning Application 20/0165, in that he had been contacted by the objector for a copy of his recording of the Planning Committee Meeting from 17 July 2020 and referred the objector to the Monitoring Officer. He had subsequently contacted the objector to ensure they were aware the application was being heard at the August Planning Committee Meeting. Councillor Eyles confirmed that he came to committee with an open mind on the applications. Councillor Eyles was also gave a personal explanation in that he was recording the meeting for his personal use.

 

Councillor Holden gave a personal explanation with regards to Planning Application 19/0908, in that the application sat within her ward and she had been petitioned by residents. She confirmed that she came to committee with an open mind on the application.

 

Councillor Ross gave a personal explanation with regards to Planning Application 19/0980, in that the application sat within her ward. She confirmed that she came to committee with an open mind on the application.

Pla/41/8/20

Appeal Decision Letters pdf icon PDF 2 MB

To receive report PP31/20 from the Assistant Director Planning and Economic Development which is attached and which lists decision letters from the Planning Inspectorate received since the last meeting:

 

Application No.

Applicant/Appeal

Appeal Decision

20/0108

Mr P Hussey

Land North of Cornerstone Cottage, Great Strickland, CA10 3DG

 

The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant planning permission.

 

The development proposed is the erection of two self-build/custom dwellings.

The appeal is dismissed.

19/0719

Mr P Hussey

Land North of Cornerstone Cottage, Great Strickland, CA19 3DG

 

The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant planning permission.

 

The development proposed is the erection of one local occupancy dwelling.

The appeal is dismissed.

19/0807

Mr Frederick Markham

Williams Wood, Morland, Penrith, CA10 3BJ

 

The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant planning permission.

 

The development proposed is creation of ‘glamping’ cabin.

The appeal is dismissed

19/0821

Mr and Mrs A Bircher

Garden ground east of Littlethwaite, Catterlen, Penrith, CA11 0BQ

 

The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant outline planning permission.

 

The development proposed is erection of a self-build/custom-build dwelling with all matters reserved.

The appeal is dismissed.

 

Mr and Mrs A Bircher

Garden ground east of Littlethwaite, Catterlen, Penrith, CA11 0BQ

 

The application is made under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, sections 78, 322 and Schedule 6, and the Local Government Act 1972, section 250(5).

 

The appeal was against the refusal of planning permissions for erection of a self-build/custom-build dwelling with all matters reserved.

The application for a full award of costs is refused.

19/0500

Mr John Davidson

Rynrew Barn, Newton Reigny, Penrith, CA11 0AY

 

The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant planning permission.

 

The development proposed was originally described as a one and a half storey three bedroom detached residential dwelling.

The appeal is dismissed.

 

Mr John Davidson

Rynrew Barn, Newton Reigny, Penrith, CA11 0AY

 

The application is made under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, sections 78, 322 and Schedule 6, and the Local Government Act 1972, section 250(5).

 

The appeal was against the refusal of planning permission for development originally described as a one and half storey three bedroom detached residential dwelling.

The application for an award of costs is refused.

 

 

Minutes:

Members considered report PP31/20 of the Assistant Director Planning and Economic Development which detailed decision letters received since the last meeting.

 

Application Number(s)

Applicant

Appeal Decision

20/0108

Mr P Hussey

Land North of Cornerstone Cottage, Great Strickland, CA10 3DG

 

The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant planning permission.

 

The development proposed is the erection of two self-build/custom dwellings.

The appeal is dismissed.

19/0719

Mr P Hussey

Land north of Cornerstone Cottage, Great Strickland, CA19 3DG

 

The appeal is made under the section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant planning permission.

 

The development proposed is the erection of one local occupancy dwelling.

The appeal is dismissed.

19/0807

Mr Frederick Markham

Williams Wood, Morland, Penrith, CA10 3BJ

The appeal is made under the section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant planning permission.

 

The development proposed is the creation o ‘glamping’ cabin.

The appeal is dismissed.

19/0821

Mr and Mrs A Bircher

Garden ground east of Littlethwaite, Catterlen, Penrith, CA11 0BQ

 

The appeal is made under the section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant planning permission.

 

The development proposed is erection of a self-build/custom-build dwelling with all matters reserved.

 

The appeal is dismissed.

 

Mr and Mrs A Bircher

Garden ground east of Littlethwaite, Catterlen, Penrith, CA11 0BQ

 

The application is made under the Town and Counry Planning Act 1990, sections 78, 322 and Schedule 6, and the Local Government Act 1972, section 250 (5).

 

The appeal was against the refusal of planning permissions for erection of a self-build/custom-build dwelling with all matters reserved.

 

The application for a full award of costs is refused.

19/0500

Mr John Davidson

Rynrew barn, Newton Reigny, Penrith, CA11 0AY

 

The appeal is made under the section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant planning permission.

 

The development proposed was originally described as a one and half storey three bedroom detached residential dwelling.

 

The appeal is dismissed.

 

Mr John Davidson

Rynrew barn, Newton Reigny, Penrith, CA11 0AY

 

The application is made under the Town and Counry Planning Act 1990, sections 78, 322 and Schedule 6, and the Local Government Act 1972, section 250 (5).

 

The appeal was against the refusal of planning permission for development originally described as a one and half storey three bedroom detached residential dwelling.

 

The application for a full award of costs is refused.

 

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

 

Pla/42/8/20

Planning Issues pdf icon PDF 37 KB

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

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

b)    Reasons for refusal on delegated decisions for the month of July 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 July 2020 (attached as Appendix 1 to these minutes).

b)    Reasons for refusal on delegated decisions for the month of July 2020 (attached as Appendix 2 to these minutes).

be noted.

 

Pla/43/8/20

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: 19/0908

 

Erection of 100% affordable housing development comprising of 76 residential dwellings

 

Land at White Ox Farm, Inglewood Road, Penrith

 

Riverside/Atkinson Building Contractors Ltd

Recommended to:

APPROVE
Subject to Conditions

45

2

Planning Application No: 20/0165

 

Proposed two storey extension to rear and front elevations, together with single storey extension to side, and new porch (as amended)

 

8 Frenchfield Way, Penrith

 

Mr Martin Woodhall

Recommended to:

APPROVE
Subject to Conditions

98

 

 

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/44/8/20

Planning Application No: 19/0908 Erection of 100% affordable housing development comprising of 76 residential dwellings. Land at White Ox Farm, Inglewood Road, Penrith. Riverside/Atkinson Building Contractors Ltd

Minutes:

The Senior Planning Officer informed the Committee of an amendment to Criteria B of the recommended Section 106. This amendment referred to a scheme detailing the specification and location of a pelican crossing on the A6, which would be submitted, approved and constructed prior to the occupation of any hereby approved dwellings. Furthermore condition 21 was to be removed from the draft conditions as it duplicated condition 19.

 

The Committee received a presentation from Mr Graham Norman, Architect, on behalf of Dudsons, an objector, in objection to the application.

 

The Development Manager, Planning Services read out a written statement from Mr Richard Thorburn, Atkinson Building Contractors Ltd, the applicant.

 

Councillor Thompson left the meeting at 10:37

 

Proposed by Councillor Sawrey-Cookson

Seconded by Councillor Eyles

 

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

 

1.            The development would result in adverse amenity impacts for future occupants resulting from noise contrary to Policy DEV5 of the Eden Local Plan.

 

2.            The proposed development represented an overly dense development.

 

3.            The proposal would not enable sustainable modes of transport for future residents and therefore would result in adverse Highway Safety impacts contrary to Policy DEV3 of the Eden Local Plan.

 

4.            The development failed to provide required Education Contributions to support local education provision within Penrith.

Pla/45/8/20

Planning Application No: 20/0165, Proposed two storey extension to rear and front elevations, together with single storey extension to side and new porch (as amended), 8 Frenchfield Way, Penrith, Mr Martin Woodhall

Minutes:

The meeting was adjourned at 11:19

The meeting was reconvened at 11:25

 

Councillor Thompson returned to the meeting at 11:30

 

Councillor Patterson left the meeting at 11:43

Councillor Patterson returned to the meeting at 11:46

 

Proposed by Councillor Eyles

Seconded by Councillor Sawrey-Cookson

 

That the application be REJECTED as the objector would be overshadowed and suffer loss of amenity contrary to the amenity protection elements of Policy DEV5 of the Eden Local Plan.

 

For: 3

Against: 7

 

The motion therefore FELL.

 

Proposed by Councillor Chambers

Seconded by Councillor Thompson

 

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, as amended and hereby approved:

3.                

                 i.          Application form and detail received 5 March 2020.

                ii.          Location and Block plan, drawing Ref No. 1 as received 5 March 2020.

               iii.          Proposed floor plan and elevations, as amended, drawing Ref No. 20-03-02 Rev B as dated received 4 June 2020.

 

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

Pla/46/8/20

Confirmation of Site Visits (if any)

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

Minutes:

No site visits were confirmed at this meeting.

Pla/47/8/20

Any Other Items which the Chairman decides are urgent

Minutes:

There were no items which the Chairman felt were urgent.

Pla/48/8/20

Date of Next Meeting

The date of the next scheduled meeting be confirmed as 17 September 2020.

Minutes:

The date of the next meeting was confirmed as 17 September 2020.