Agenda and minutes

Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and/or other interest in any item on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 5 February 2025.

The minutes of the meeting on 5 February 2025 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

The Committee received notification of lobbying in respect of the planning applications subject to consideration at the meeting.

Retain extension to barn conversion as built

Crabcroft Barn, Crabcroft Farm, Awsworth Lane, Awsworth, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2ZP

Retain extension to barn conversion as built

Crabcroft Barn, Crabcroft Farm, Awsworth Lane, Awsworth, Nottinghamshire

The application had been brought to Planning Committee, because although it was contrary to green belt policy, the recommendation for the application was to grant conditional planning permission.

There were no late items and no public speakers.

The Committee debated the item, including development in the Green Belt and concerns about the increase to the area of tarmac and a lack of clarity as to whether there were suitable soak aways.  It was proposed by Councillor G Bunn and seconded by Councillor R E Bofinger that, should the planning permission be approved and should it be required, that a condition be added for suitable drainage.  On being put to the meeting the motion was carried.

            RESOLVED that planning permission be granted with an additional condition for suitable drainage, should it be required.

Change of use to 6 Bed HMO

98 Dennis Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2RE

Change of use to 6 bed HMO

98 Dennis Avenue, Beeston, NG9 2RE

Councillor S J Carr had requested that this proposal come before Committee.

There were no late items.

Ian Bennett, objecting, made representation to the Committee prior to the general debate.

Having considered all of the representations before them the Committee commenced the debate.  There was concern that the kerb access to the driveway had not been dropped and that the positioning of the bus stop meant that car access would not be safe.  It was also noted that the proposed development would take a family home out of the local housing stock and convert it into a house in multiple occupation (HMO), which would be detrimental to the character of the area and the amenity of the neighbours.

RESOLVED that planning permission be refused.

RESOLVED that the precise wording of the refusal and reasons, to include detrimental impact on neighbour amenity and the loss of a family home, be delegated to the Chair of Planning Committee in agreement with the Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development.

Reasons

The proposal, by virtue of the change of use into a 6 bed house in multiple occupancy (C3), would be unacceptable due to the impact on neighbouring amenity, parking and the resulting loss of a family home and as such the development would fail to accord with Policy 17 of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local ?Plan (2019) and Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

Change of use from office to dwelling (Use Class C3)

4A The Square, Beeston, NG9 2JG

Change of use from office to dwelling (Use Class C3)

4A The Square, Beeston, NG9 2JG

The application was brought to the Committee as it was a Council application.

There were no late items and no public speakers.

Having given due weight the evidence before it, the Committee debated the item.  The discussion centred on the management of the property and the need for accommodation in Beeston.

            RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions outlined in the appendix with delegation to be given to the Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development.

Retain enclosed dining area

The Park Bistro, 79a Long Lane, Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6BN

Retain enclosed dining area

The Park Bistro, 79A Long Lane, Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6BN

The application was brought to Committee to as the building is owned by the Council.

There were no late items and no public speakers.

The Committee debated the item.

RESOLVED that the Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development be given delegated authority to grant planning permission subject to the conditions contained in the appendix.

The delegated decisions were noted.

The Committee is asked to RESOLVE that, under Section 100A of the Local Government Act, 1972, the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

          RESOLVED that, under section 100A of the Local Government Act, 1972, the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

RESOLVED that no further enforcement action be taken.

RESOLVED that works to secure the building through the boarding up of the doors and windows with metal sheeting be approved.

          RESOLVED that further enforcement action be taken, up to and including prosecution.