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Agenda and minutes

Venue: The Council Chamber, Town Hall, Penrith

Contact: Members Services  01768 817 817

Items
No. Item

Pla/38/08/21

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Holden, Councillor Baker attending as substitute, Councillor Wicks and Councillor Lynch.

Pla/39/08/21

Minutes

To sign the minutes Pla/24/07/21 to Pla/37/07/21 of the meeting of this Committee held on 15 July 2021 as a correct record of those proceedings (copies previously circulated).

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the public minutes Pla/24/07/21 to Pla/37/07/21 of the meeting of this Committee held on 15 July 2021 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record of those proceedings.

Pla/40/08/21

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 Chambers gave a personal explanation in relation to application 20/0404 in that the applicant was a customer of his. The applicant had asked Councillor Chambers why there was a delay in the application and the Councillor had made inquiries with the Planning Team about this.

 

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

 

In respect of Planning Application 21/0252 the Chairman declared that all members of the Planning Committee has been lobbied.

 

 

 

Pla/41/08/21

Questions and Representations from Members of the Public

To receive questions and representations from the public under Rules 10 and 11 of the Council Procedure Rules of the Constitution.

Minutes:

No questions or representations were received from the public under rules 10 and 11 of the Council Procedure Rules of the Constitution.

 

 

Pla/42/08/21

Questions and Representations from Members

To receive questions and representations from Members under Rules 11 and 12 of the Council Procedure Rules of the Constitution.

Minutes:

No questions or representations were received from Members under Rules 11 and 12 of the Council Procedure Rules of the Constitution.

Pla/43/08/21

Planning Issues pdf icon PDF 35 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 2021

b)    Reasons for refusal on delegated decisions for the month of July 2021.

 

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 2021

b)     Reasons for refusal on delegated decisions for the month of July 2021

 

Pla/44/08/21

Planning Issues - Applications for Debate (Green Papers) pdf icon PDF 927 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: 21/0252

Erection of a dwelling including associated operations

Land north of the Rectory, Greystoke, CA11 0TJ

Mr N Richards

Recommended to:

REFUSE
With Reasons

 

2

Planning Application No: 20/0424

Change of Use of agricultural land for the siting of 73 lodge style caravans, landscaping and ancillary works

Ullswater Heights Holiday Homes and lodge Park, Silver Howe, Flusco

Leisure Resorts Ltd

Recommend to:

APPROVE subject to conditions

 

3

Planning Application No: 20/0404

Proposed residential dwelling

Land at Gloucester Yard, Penrith

Mr and Mrs Naylor

Recommended to:

APPROVE
Subject to Conditions

 

 

 

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/45/08/21

Planning Application No: 21/0252 Erection of a dwelling including associated operations Land north of the Rectory, Greystoke, CA11 0TJ Mr N Richards

Minutes:

The Planning Services Development Manager read out a statement on behalf of Mr M Bousfield, an objector, in objection to the application.

 

The Planning Services Development Manager read out a statement on behalf of I Agudo, an objector, in objection to the application.

 

The Committee received a presentation from Mr N Richards, the applicant, in support of the application.

 

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

 

Proposed by Councillor Martin

Seconded by Councillor Chambers

 

For: 7

Against: 2

 

and RESOLVED that consideration be deferred for a site visit.

 

 

                     

Pla/46/08/21

Planning Application No: 20/0424 Change of Use of agricultural land for the siting of 73 lodge style caravans, landscaping and ancillary works Ullswater Heights Holiday Homes and lodge Park, Silver Howe, Flusco Leisure Resorts Ltd

Minutes:

The Principal Planning Officer informed the meeting that subsequent to the publishing of the agenda a further response had been received from United Utilities concerning drainage. He provided further details of the response and the resulting condition which read:

 

“The hereby approved development shall not include any hot tubs”

Reason: In the interests of securing proper drainage and managing the risk of flooding and pollution.

 

The Planning Services Development Manager read out a statement from Dr A Rich, on behalf of Dacre Parish Council, in objection to the application.

 

The Committee received a presentation from Miss W Socket, agent for the applicant, in support of the application.

 

Proposed by Councillor Martin

Seconded by Councillor Eyles

 

For: 8

Against: 1

 

and RESOLVED that planning permission be granted, subject to the following conditions, and including the amendment outlined by the Principal Planning Officer.

 

That the application is granted subject to the completion of a s.106 legal agreement securing the following:

a)    A £6,600 financial contribution towards the Travel Plan Monitoring.

And the following conditions:

Time Limit for Commencement

1.     The development permitted shall be begun either 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.

Approved Plans

2.     The development hereby granted shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the application form dated 25 June 2020 and the following details and plans hereby approved;

i.        Location Plan, ref. H2-190903-2, dated 10 June 2020;

ii.       Development Layout Plan, ref. H2-1900903-1, dated 10 June 2020;

iii.      Phase 2 Land Quality Assessment, ref. 4179R1, dated 6 May 2021;

iv.      Ecological Appraisal, ref. P20-114, dated June 2020;

v.       Economic Benefit Report, dated February 2019;

vi.      Flood Risk Assessment, Ullswater Heights Holiday Home and Lodge Park dated June 2020;

vii.     Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, dated May 2020;

viii.    Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, Viewpoint Photographs, dated May 2020;

ix.      Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, Site Survey Photographs, dated May 2020;

x.       Planning, Economic, Design and Access Statement, dated June 2020;

xi.      Transport Assessment, ref. P1430-160320 Ullswater Transport Assessment, dated June 2020;

xii.     Travel Plan, ref. P1430-160320 Ullswater Travel Plan, dated June 2020;

xiii.    Desktop Preliminary Environmental Risk Assessment, ref. AEL-4491-PP1-1011468, dated 19 October 2020;

xiv.    Microdrainage Results, dated 20 October 2020;

xvii.   Proposed Drainage Results, ref. 133201, Rev. 1, dated 19 October 2020;

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

Prior to commencement

3.     Prior to the commencement of the development, details of a construction surface water management plan shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for written approval. Once approved, those details shall be implemented for the duration of all construction works.

        Reason: To ensure flood risk is not increased within the site or elsewhere.

4.     Prior to the commencement of this hereby approved development a scheme of hard and soft landscape planting shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority  ...  view the full minutes text for item Pla/46/08/21

Pla/47/08/21

Planning Application No: 20/0404 Proposed residential dwelling Land at Gloucester Yard, Penrith Mr and Mrs Naylor

Minutes:

Proposed by Councillor Baker

Seconded by Councillor Eyles

 

For: 9

Against: 0

 

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 20/05/2020

ii        As Proposed Location Plan (116-138A -01) received 20 May 2020

iii       As Existing Plan, Sections and Elevations (116-138A-02) received 20 May 2020

iv       As Proposed Site Plan (116-138A=03C) received 20 May 2020

v        As Proposed Ground Floor Plan, Elevations and Section (116-138A-04A) received 20 May 2020

vi       As Proposed First and Second Floor Plan, Sections and Elevations (116-138A-05) received 20 May 2020

vii      As Proposed Site Sections (116-138A-06) received 04 December 2020

viii     Design and Access Statement (116-138A) received 30 June 2020

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

Permitted Development Restricted

3.     Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and/or re-enacting that Order) no development falling within Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A, B, C, D and E of Part 1 Schedule 2 to that Order shall be carried out without the express permission of the Council in writing.

Reason: To prevent the overdevelopment of the site and to safeguard the living conditions of adjoining properties and the visual appearance of the building.

Details of Landscaping

4.     No development shall take place until full details of both hard and soft landscape works, including a phased programme of works, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and these works shall be carried out as approved prior to the occupation of any part of the development or in accordance with the programme agreed by the Local Planning Authority. Any trees or other plants which die or are removed within the first five years following the implementation of the landscaping scheme shall be replaced during the next planting season.

        Reason: To ensure that the development is landscaped in the interest of the visual character and appearance of the area.

Details of Walls and Fences

5.     No development shall take place until there has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority a plan indicating the positions, design, materials and type of boundary treatment to be erected. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

        Reason: To protect the visual appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

Construction Hours

6.     Construction works shall be carried out only between 0800 – 1800 hours Mondays – Fridays; 0900 – 1300 hours on Saturdays and there shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item Pla/47/08/21

Pla/48/08/21

Confirmation of Site Visits (if any)

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

Minutes:

The Planning Services Development Manager confirmed that a site visit would take place at Land north of the Rectory, Greystoke, on the 2nd of September, with deliberation taking place at the Council Chamber, Penrith Town Hall.

Pla/49/08/21

Any Other Items which the Chairman decides are urgent

Minutes:

There were no items which the Chairman felt were urgent.

Pla/50/08/21

Date of Next Meeting

The date of the next scheduled meeting be confirmed as 16 September 2021.

Minutes:

The date for the next scheduled meeting was confirmed as 16 September 2021.