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17.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

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

Minutes:

Councillor R I Jackson declared a non pecuniary interest in item 6.2 as he was acquainted with the applicant.  Minute number 21.2 refers.

18.

MINUTES pdf icon PDF 308 KB

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 7 July 2021.

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting on 7 July 2021 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

19.

NOTIFICATION OF LOBBYING

Minutes:

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

20.

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL

20.1

Application Number 20/00423/FUL pdf icon PDF 3 MB

Proposed alterations to site access roadway, improvements to main road junction, alterations to existing coal stock yard site entrance and new commercial development comprising B1C, B2 and B8 units with associated roadways, hard-standings and landscaping.

Watnall Disposal Point, Main Road, Watnall, Nottinghamshire, NG16 1HA

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Minutes:

 

Proposed alterations to site access roadway, improvements to Main Road junction, alterations to existing coal stock yard site entrance and new commercial development comprising B1c, B2 and B8 units with associated roadways, hard-standings and landscaping.

Watnall Disposal Point, Main Road, Watnall, Nottinghamshire, NG16 1HA

 

This application was brought before Planning Committee by Councillor J M Owen and Councillor R D Willimott. 

 

There were no late items for the Committee to consider.

 

Charles Holehouse (applicant) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

 

The application was deferred at the meeting of the Planning Committee on 23 June 2021 in order to seek clarity from the Highway Authority on the need for a refuge point.  It was noted that there were no objections to the proposal from the highway authority and that no additional works were requested.

 

A discussion followed regarding the need for pedestrian access to the site, the high volume of traffic on Main Road, Watnall, as well as the need to have infrastructure to support residents to make environmentally sound choices. 

 

The debate progressed on to the recommendations from the Highway Authority and it was noted that the Road Safety Assessment did not support a request for a refuge.

 

The Committee received legal advice. 

 

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions.

 

1.

The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

 

Reason: To comply with S91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by S51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with Site Location Plan 1: 1250 1846 (P03), Roof Plan 1846 (P08), Coal Yard Customer Collection Canopy Elevation, 1846 (P09), Elevations Units 7 – 10 1846 (P06), Elevations Units 1 -6 & 15 – 20 1846 (P05), Elevations Units 11 – 14 1846 (P04) Elevations Units 21 & 22 1846 (P07) received by the Local Planning Authority 02 July 2020, Proposed Site Plan 1846 (P01A) and Proposed Site Access 1846 (P02A) received by the Local Planning Authority 11 December 2020.

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

 

3.

a) No part of the development hereby approved shall be commenced until an investigative survey of the site has been carried out and a report submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The survey must have regard for any potential ground and water contamination, the potential for gas emissions and any associated risk to the public, buildings and/or the environment. The report shall include details of any necessary remedial measures to be taken to address any contamination or other identified problems.

 

b) No building to be erected pursuant to this permission shall be occupied or brought into use until:-

 

(i)     All necessary remedial measures have been completed in accordance with details approved in writing by the local planning authority; and

 

(ii)    It has been certified to the satisfaction of the local planning authority that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 20.1

20.2

Application Number 20/00908/FUL pdf icon PDF 720 KB

Construct two storey side and single storey rear extension

25 Nether Green, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3DW

Minutes:

Construct single storey side and single storey rear extension

25 Nether Green, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3DW

 

Councillor J P T Parker requested that this application be brought before Committee.

 

There was a late item correcting the front sheet of the agenda to state that the extension was to be single storey and would be an increase of 34.1% of the original volume of the original volume of the dwelling.

 

Councillor J P T Parker (Ward Member) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

 

The Committee considered the application noting that there was no impact on neighbour amenity, that the design was acceptable and that the proposal was not overpowering.

 

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted, with the precise wording and conditions of the permission to be delegated to the Head of Planning and Economic Development in consultation with the Chair of Planning Committee.

 

1.            The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

 

Reason: To comply with S91 of the town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by S51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.               The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the site location plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 31 December 2020 and the amended ground floor plan, amended roof plan, amended side elevations, amended rear elevation ad amended front elevation received by the Local Planning Authority on 2 July 2021.

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

 

3.               The extension hereby approved shall be constructed using bricks and tiles of a type, texture and colour so as to match those of the existing dwelling.

 

Reason: To ensure the development presents a satisfactory standard of external appearance, in accordance with the aims of Policy 17 of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan (2019) and Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

 

NOTES TO APPLICANT

 

1.               The Council has acted positively and proactively in the determination of this application by working to determine it within the agreed determination timescale.

2.               The proposed development lies within a coal mining area which may contain unrecorded coal mining related hazards.  If any coal mining feature is encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to the Coal Authority on 0345 7626848.

 

Further Information is also available on the Coal Authority website at:

               www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority

 

 

20.3

Application Number 21/00395/FUL pdf icon PDF 577 KB

Remove existing flat roof and replace with pitched roof and dormer to front elevation with terrace to rear elevation.

3 Drayman Court, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2TR

Minutes:

Remove existing flat roof and replace with pitched roof and dormer to front elevation with terrace to rear elevation

3 Drayman Court, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2TR

 

The application had been brought before Committee by Councillor R S Robinson.

 

The Committee noted the late item which was comprised of nine emails of support from other residents of Drayman Court.

 

Matthew Murphy (applicant) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

 

The Committee debated the proposed development noting that it was modest in scale and that the replacement of the flat roof with a pitched roof would be more in keeping with the appearance of the old brewery building. 

 

            RESOLVED that planning permission be granted, with the precise wording and conditions of the permission to be delegated to the Head of Planning and Economic Development in consultation with the Chair of the Planning Committee.

 

1.    The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

 

Reason: To comply with S91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by S51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the site location plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 31 December 2020 and the amended ground floor plan, amended roof plan, amended side elevations, amended rear elevation and amended front elevation received by the Local Planning Authority on 2 July 2021.

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt

 

3.         The extension hereby approved shall be constructed using bricks and tiles of a type, texture and colour so as to match those of the existing dwelling.

 

Reason: To ensure the development presents a satisfactory standard of external appearance, in accordance with the aims of Policy 17 of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan (2019) and Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Applicant:

 

1.            The Council has acted positively and proactively in the determination of this application by working to determine it within the agreed determination timescale.

 

2.            The proposed development lies within a coal mining area which may contain unrecorded coal mining related hazards.  If any coal mining feature is encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to the Coal Authority on 0345 762 6848. Further information is also available on the Coal Authority website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority.

 

 

 

 

 

20.4

Application Number 21/00040/FUL pdf icon PDF 901 KB

Retain 1.8m high perimeter fence

St Patricks Church Hall, Back Lane, Nuthall, Nottinghamshire

Minutes:

Retain 1.8m high perimeter fence

St Patrick’s Church Hall, Back Lane, Nuthall, Nottinghamshire

 

Councillor J M Owen had asked that this matter be determined by the Planning Committee.

 

The Committee noted the late item comprised of an email from a resident objecting to the fence.

 

Reverend Barbara Holbrook (applicant) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

 

The Committee debated the application with particular reference to the appearance of the fence, security, the proximity to the conservation area and neighbour amenity.

 

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the following condition.

 

1.

The development hereby permitted shall be retained in accordance with the Site Location Plan, Elevation Plans and Block Plan; received by the Local Planning Authority on 29 January and 1 March 2021.

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

 

 

 

 

NOTES TO APPLICANT

 

1.

The Council has acted positively and proactively in the determination of this application by working to determine it within the agreed determination timescale.

 

 

20.5

Application Number 21/00358/REG3 pdf icon PDF 757 KB

Construct single storey toilet block including accessible toilet and create green wall above to rear

Land off Styring Street, Beeston

Minutes:

Construct single storey toilet block including accessible toilet and create green wall above to rear

Land off Styring Street, Beeston

 

This application was brought to Committee because the Council is the applicant. 

 

There were no late items or public speakers on this proposal.

 

The Committee debated the application, noting the time it had taken to build these public toilets and the benefits to the community.

 

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions.

 

1.

The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

 

Reason: To comply with S91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by S51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the site location plan received by the local planning authority on 24.5.21, elevations CW22.001.04 received by the local planning authority on 14.5.21 and proposed block and floor plan CW22.001.02 received by the local planning authority on 5 July 2021.

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

 

 

NOTES TO APPLICANT

 

1.

The Council has acted positively and proactively in the determination of this application by working to determine it within the agreed determination timescale.

 

2.

The applicant should liaise with NTL (the tram operator) regarding any required work permits.

 

20.6

Application Number 21/00354/REG3 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Construct a single storey rear extension

72 Chilton Drive Watnall Nottinghamshire NG16 1JL

Minutes:

Construct a single storey rear extension

72 Chilton Drive Watnall Nottinghamshire NG16 1JL

 

The application was brought before Committee as the Council was the applicant.

 

There were no public speakers and no late items for the Committee to consider.

 

The Committee discussed the application.

 

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions.

 

1.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the Proposed Floor Plan and Proposed Sections received by the Local Planning Authority on 21 April 2021, Proposed Roof Plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 13 May 2021, Site Location Plan, Proposed Block Plan, and Proposed Elevations, received by the Local Planning Authority on 25 May 2021.

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

 

2.

The hereby approved extension shall be constructed with appropriate gas prevention measures, in accordance with the current version of BS 8485 and the email from the applicant received on 21 June 2021.

Reason: In the interests of public health and safety and in accordance with the aims of Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and Policy 19 of the Part 2 Local Plan (2019).

3.

Upon removal of the external store, the existing brickwork on the boundary with no. 74 shall be retained or replaced with a fence to match the style and height of the existing boundary fence.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of neighbour amenity and in accordance with the aims of Policy 17 of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan (2019) and Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

 

NOTES TO APPLICANT

 

1.

The Council has acted positively and proactively in the determination of this application by working to determine it within the extended determination timescale.

 

2.

The proposed development lies within a coal mining area which may contain unrecorded coal mining related hazards.  If any coal mining feature is encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to the Coal Authority on 0345 762 6848. Further information is also available on the Coal Authority website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coal-authority

 

3.

Gas prevention measures will require approval and inspection during installation by Building Control.

 

21.

INFORMATION ITEMS pdf icon PDF 26 KB

21.1

Appeal Decision 19/00791/FUL pdf icon PDF 287 KB

Minutes:

Retain two/single storey extensions, boundary fence, hard standing area and sub-division of property to create additional dwelling unit

116 Marlborough Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2HN

 

The appeal decision was noted by the Committee.

21.2

Appeal Decision 20/00154/FUL pdf icon PDF 236 KB

Minutes:

Construct detached dwelling with associated car parking, drive and vehicular access and construct boundary wall following the demolition of existing wall and outbuilding

21 Barratt Lane, Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6AD

 

The appeal decision was noted by the Committee.

21.3

Appeal Decision 20/00183/OUT pdf icon PDF 222 KB

Minutes:

Outline application (with some matters reserved) to construct 2 dwellings (revised scheme)

84 Cow Lane, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3BB

 

The appeal decision was noted by the Committee.

21.4

Appeal Decision 20/00538/FUL pdf icon PDF 485 KB

Minutes:

Construct three storey side extension, rear dormer, first floor rear extension and convert existing house to create 7 apartments, demolish existing garage, external alterations, new vehicular and pedestrian access, 6 car parking spaces and bin and cycle stores (revised scheme)

232 Queens Road Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 2BN

 

The appeal decision was noted by the Committee.

21.5

Appeal Decision 20/00326/FUL pdf icon PDF 347 KB

Minutes:

Retain marquee extension and a sheltered bar servery and variation of condition 3 of planning approval 13/00533/FUL to permit amplified music and speech within the marquee and marquee extension

Star Inn, 22 Middle Street, Beeston, Nottinghamshire NG9 1FX

 

The appeal decision was noted by the Committee.

21.6

Appeal Decision 20/00603/FUL pdf icon PDF 279 KB

Minutes:

Construct single/two storey side and rear extensions and front porch (revised scheme)

34 Sandy Lane, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire NG9 3GS

 

The appeal decision was noted by the Committee.

 

The Committee went on to discuss all of the reported appeal decisions in general terms.  It was considered that there was a lack of consistency in the decision making process and it was proposed by Councillor P J Owen and seconded by Councillor D K Watts that a letter be written to the Secretary of State outlining the concerns of Councillors and Officers regarding appeals decisions.  The letter would be written by the Chair of the Planning Committee in agreement with the Head of Planning and Economic Development.

 

On being put to the meeting the motion was carried.

 

            RESOLVED that a letter be written to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government outlining the concerns of Councillors and Officers regarding appeals decisions.  The letter would be written by the Chair of the Planning Committee in agreement with the Head of Planning and Economic Development.

 

21.7

Delegated Decisions pdf icon PDF 201 KB

Minutes:

The Committee noted the delegated decisions.