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Agenda and minutes

Venue: Council Chamber, Town Hall, Penrith

Contact: Members Services  01768 817 817

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Pla/125/02/20

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Clark, Councillor Lancaster attended as substitute, Councillor Lynch, Councillor Nicolson attended as substitute, and Councillor Chambers.

Pla/126/02/20

Minutes

To sign the minutes Pla/113/01/20 to Pla/124/01/20 of the meeting of this Committee held on 16 January 2020 as a correct record of those proceedings (copies previously circulated).

 

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the public minutes Pla/113/01/20 to Pla/124/01/20 of the meeting of this Committee held on 16 January 2020 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record of those proceedings.

Pla/127/02/20

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 Lancaster declared a registerable interest in regard to planning application number 19/0433 in that she intended to speak as Ward Councillor on this application. She would stand down from the Committee for this item.

 

Councillor Nicolson gave a personal explanation with regard to planning application number 19/0793 in this he was present at the parish meeting where this was discussed, and gave advice on what constituted material planning matters. He confirmed that he had kept an open mind throughout discussions and came to Committee with an open mind on the application. He would therefore remain on Committee for this item.

 

Councillor Wicks gave a personal explanation with regard to planning application number 19/0433 in that she had been lobbied with regard to this item.

 

Councillor Thompson gave a personal explanation with regard to planning application number 19/0433 in that he had been lobbied with regard to this item.

 

Councillor Patterson gave a personal explanation with regard to planning application number 19/0433 in that he had been lobbied with regard to this item. All other Councillor confirmed that they had been similarly lobbied.

 

Pla/128/02/20

Appeal Decision Letters pdf icon PDF 232 KB

To receive report PP7/20 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

18/0985

Dr Anderson and Dr Parratt

Land North East of East Lodge, Edenhall, Penrith CA11 8SX

 

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 described as ‘erection of a dwelling with all matters reserved.’

 

The appeal is dismissed

19/0378

Addis Town Planning Ltd

Barn South of Maiden Way, Kirkby Thore, Penrith CA10 1XS

 

The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant approval required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

 

The development proposed is described as ‘conversion of an agricultural barn to the south of Maiden Way, Kirkby Thore, to a dwellinghouse (use class C3) including the retention of the walls, the steel frame, the concrete plinth, and external cladding with new materials to match as existing in design and appearance.’

 

The appeal is dismissed

 

Minutes:

Members considered report PP7/20 of the Assistant Director Planning and Economic Development which detailed decision letters received since the last meeting.

 

Application Number(s)

Applicant

Appeal Decision

18/0985

Dr Anderson and Dr Parratt

Land North East of East Lodge, Edenhall, Penrith CA11 8SX

 

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 described as ‘erection of a dwelling with all matters reserved.’

 

The appeal is dismissed.

19/0378

Addis Town Planning Ltd

Barn South of Maiden Way, Kirkby Thore, Penrith CA10 1XS

 

The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 against a refusal to grant approval required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

 

The development proposed is described as ‘conversion of an agricultural barn to the south of Maiden Way, Kirkby Thore, to a dwellinghouse (use class C3) including the retention of the walls, the steel frame, the concrete plinth, and external cladding with new materials to match as existing in design and appearance.’

 

The appeal is dismissed.

 

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

 

Pla/129/02/20

Planning Issues pdf icon PDF 34 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 January 2020

b)    Reasons for refusal on delegated decisions for the month of January 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 January 2020 (see attached at Appendix 1 to these minutes)

b)    Reasons for refusal on delegated decisions for the month of January 2020 (see attached at Appendix 2 to these minutes)

be noted.

 

Pla/130/02/20

Planning Issues - Applications for Debate (Green Papers) pdf icon PDF 956 KB

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: 19/0719

 

Erection of one local occupancy dwelling

 

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

 

Mr P Hussy

Recommended to:

 

APPROVE

Subject to Conditions

27

2

Planning Application No: 19/0433

 

Change of use of agricultural building to Class B8 (storage or distribution) and addition of new access

 

Cattle Shed, Hartley Fold, Hartley

 

The John Strutt Conservation Fund

Recommended to:

 

APPROVE

Subject to conditions

44

3

Planning Application No: 19/0759

 

Installation of conservation velux roof lights, French doors, steps, renew guard/handrail to existing roof terrace, alter hipped roof to gable end and install triangular picture window

 

Osborne House, Front Street, Alston

 

Mrs G Williams

Recommended to:

 

APPROVE

Subject to Conditions

56

4

Planning Application No: 19/0793

 

Additional holiday lodges at Moss Bank Lodge Park, Great Salkeld and erection of a replacement shed

 

Moss Bank Lodge Park, Great Salkeld, Penrith

 

Mr Beard

Recommended to:

 

APPROVE

Subject to Conditions

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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/131/02/20

Planning Application No. 19/0719, Erection of one local occupancy dwelling, land north of Cornerstone Cottage, Great Salkeld, CA10 3DG

Minutes:

The committee received a presentation from Mr R Bell, an objector, in objection to the application.

 

The Committee received a presentation from Ms R Lightfoot, an agent, in objection to the application.

 

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

 

Proposed by Councillor Thompson

Seconded by Councillor Patterson

 

That planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

 

For: 4

Against: 6

 

The motion therefore FELL.

 

Proposed by Councillor Eyles

Seconded by Councillor Sawrey-Cookson

 

For: 7

Against: 3

 

and RESOLVED that planning permission be REFUSED on the grounds that the proposal does not constitute infill development and is therefore not in accordance with the Development Plan, specifically policy LS1 of the Eden Local Plan. There are no overriding material considerations which warrant the approval of this application.  

Pla/132/02/20

Planning Application No. 19/0433, Change of use of agricultural building to Class B8 (storage or distribution) and addition of new access, Cattle Shed, Hartley Fold, Hartley

Minutes:

Councillor S Lancaster moved to the public area at 10.21am.

 

Proposed by Councillor Wicks

Seconded by Councillor Sawrey-Cookson

 

That the Committee undertake a site visit regarding this application. Councillor Wicks and Councillor Sawrey-Cookson both agreed to postpone any vote on this until after all presentations had been heard.

 

The Committee received a presentation from Ms J Thornborrow, an objector, in objection to the application.

 

The Committee received a presentation from Mr D Precious, an objector, in objection to the application.

 

The Committee received a presentation from Mrs K Payne, from Hartley Parish Meeting, in objection to the application.

 

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

 

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

 

Following all the presentations, the delayed vote for the site visit took place.

 

For: 7

Against: 2

 

and RESOLVED that a site visit be undertaken regarding this application.

 

Councillor S Lancaster returned to her seat at 11.01am

Pla/133/02/20

Planning Application No. 17/1759, Installation of conversation velux roof lights, French doors, steps, renew guard/handrail to existing roof terrace, alter hipped roof to gable end and install triangular picture window, Osborne House, Front Street, Alston

Minutes:

Proposed by Councillor Thompson

Seconded by Councillor Nicolson

 

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 21 October 2019

      ii)   Site Location Plan received 14 November 2019

      iii)  Proposed Plans and Elevations (Dwg No 2) received 21 October 2019

      iv)  The Conservation Roof light (CR_CRSS_LS_D) received 13 November 2019

      v)   Heritage Statement received 13 November 2019

 

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

Pla/134/02/20

Planning Application No. 19/0793, Additional holiday lodges at Moss Bank Lodge Park, Great Salkeld and erection of replacement shed, Moss Bank Lodge Park, Great Salkeld, Penrith

Minutes:

The Committee received a presentation by Mrs C Lumley, an objector, in objection to the application.

 

The Committee received a presentation by Mr G Kelso, an objector, in objection to the application.

 

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

 

Proposed by Councillor Thompson

Seconded by Councillor Simpkins

 

and RESOLVED that planning permission be APPROVED subject to the following additional 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 documents and drawings hereby approved:

 

i.        Application Form, dated 1 November 2019;

ii.       D&A Statement, dated November 2019;

iii.      Landscaping (MBL/GS/JB/7ALP/02), dated 7 October 2019;

iv.      Indicative Elevations (TGR E15-6-7), dated 3 October 2017;

v.       Location Plan (MBL/GS/JB/7ALP/01), dated 7 October 2019;

vi.      Proposed Full Site Plan (MBL/GS/JB/7ALP/03), dated 7 October 2019;

vii.     Proposed Site Plan (MBL/GS/JB/7ALP/04), dated 7 October 2019;

viii.    Storage Shed (MBL/GS/JB/7ALP/05), 7 October 2019;

iv.      CanExel Lap Boarding Brochure.

 

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

 

Prior to commencement:

 

3.     Prior to the commencement of any development, 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 (inclusive of how the scheme shall be managed after completion) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 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. No surface water shall discharge to the public sewerage system either directly or indirectly.

 

        Reason: To promote sustainable development, secure proper drainage and to manage the risk of flooding and pollution. This condition is imposed in light of policies within the NPPF and NPPG.

 

Ongoing Conditions

 

4.    Not more than 7 caravans shall be sited at any one time on the land edged red on the submitted plan and they shall only be sited as shown on the hereby approved document ‘Proposed Site Plan (MBL/GS/JB/7ALP/04), dated 7 October 2019’.

 

        Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to safeguard the amenities of the area.

 

5.    The 7 holiday caravans hereby approved shall be used for holiday use only and shall not be used as a sole or principal residence by any person.

 

        Reason: The site is one which does not accord with the Council’s region or national guidance in respect of the spatial distribution of residential accommodation for housing.

 

6.     No later than the first planting season from the first occupancy of any of the new holiday caravans hereby approved, landscaping of the site shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item Pla/134/02/20

Pla/135/02/20

Quarterly Planning Performance Report - 2019/20 Quarter 3 pdf icon PDF 242 KB

To consider report PP5/20 from the Assistant Director Planning and Economic Development which is attached and which seeks to provide Members with an overview of the ongoing performance of the Council’s Planning Service in relation to Key Performance Indicators and Planning Enforcement matters.

 

RECOMMENDATION that the report be noted.

Minutes:

Members considered report PP5/20 from the Assistant Director Planning and Economic Development which sought to provide Members with an overview of the ongoing performance of the Council’s Planning Service in relation to Key Performance Indicators and Planning Enforcement matters.

 

RESOLVED that the report was noted.

Pla/136/02/20

Confirmation of Site Visits (if any)

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

Minutes:

A date for the next site visit meeting was confirmed as 27 February 2020.

Pla/137/02/20

Any Other Items which the Chairman decides are urgent

Minutes:

There were no items which the Chairman felt was urgent.

Pla/138/02/20

Date of Next Meeting

The date of the next scheduled meeting be confirmed as 19 March 2020.

Minutes:

The date of the next scheduled meeting was confirmed as 19 March 2020.