Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillors M Benson, J Bratherton and C Naismith.  Councillor S Edgar substituted for Councillor Benson.

To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any disclosable pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests and for Members to declare if they have pre-determined any item on the agenda.

In respect of application 22/2692N, Councillor S Edgar declared that he had called in the application and that he would speak as the ward member and then leave the meeting during consideration of the application and take no part in the debate or vote.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 11 January 2023.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 January 2023 be approved as a correct record.

A total period of 5 minutes is allocated for each of the planning applications for the following:

·                Ward Councillors who are not members of the Planning Committee

·                The relevant Town/Parish Council

A total period of 3 minutes is allocated for each of the planning applications for the following:

·                Members who are not members of the planning committee and are not the Ward Member

·                Objectors

·                Supporters

·                Applicants

The public speaking procedures were noted.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application:

Councillor Steven Edgar (ward councillor) and Mr Alan Corinaldi-Knott (agent).

RESOLVED:

That the application be DEFERRED for the following reasons:

1.            further discussion to increase the garden sizes and dwelling sizes for certain plots

2.            to consider the provision of a pedestrian link to the site to the North East.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application:

Councillor Rachel Bailey (ward councillor), Newhall Parish Councillor Joe Batho, Sound & District Parish Councillor Paul Griffiths, Mr Mark Cooper (objector) and Mr Richard Lee (agent).

RESOLVED:

That the application be DEFERRED for the following reasons:

1.            to allow Members to visit the site

2.            for further information on need for the development.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application:

Ms Rhian Smith (agent).

RESOLVED:

That for the reasons set out in the report the application be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:

1          Standard Outline 1

2          Standard Outline 2

3          Standard Outline 3

4          Approved Plans

5          Reserved Matters for Landscaping to include a scheme of replacement tree planting

6          Detailed Drainage Design to be submitted and approved

7          Finished Floor Levels to be submitted and approved

8          Submission of a scheme for decentralised and renewable or low carbon energy sources

9          Ecological Enhancement Strategy to be submitted and approved

10        Breeding bird details to be submitted and approved

11        Reserved Matters applications to include Reasonable Avoidance     Measures for Great Crested Newts

12        Low emission boilers to be provided

13        Travel Plan to be submitted and approved

14        Reserved Matters to include an updated Noise Impact Assessment

15        Reserved Matters to include cycle parking and changing facilities

16        Contaminated Land – submission of a Phase I Report and if required a Phase II Report

17        Contaminated Land - submission of a Verification Report prior to first occupation

18        Contaminated Land – Importation of soil

19        Contaminated Land – Unexpected contamination

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Planning has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Southern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

To consider the above planning application.

Consideration was given to the above planning application.

The following attended the meeting and spoke in relation to the application:

Councillor Janet Clowes (ward councillor)

RESOVLED:

That the for the reasons set out in the report the application be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:

1          Three-year time limit

2          Approved Plans

3          Materials as per application

4          Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

5          Nesting birds

6          Biodiversity enhancement

7          Contaminated Land

8          Contaminated Land Contaminated Land

9          Verification Report

10        Imported soil tested for contamination

11        Ancillary to Holly Hedge

12        Within 3 months of the occupation of the accommodation hereby approved the mobile home to the rear of 1-6 Hough Cottages and its associated hard standing, boundary treatment and infrastructure shall be permanently removed from the site.

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Planning has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Southern Planning Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.