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.

Councillor D D Pringle declared a personal and prejudicial interest in item 5.6 as he was acquainted with the applicant.  Minute number 59.6 refers.

Councillor J W McGrath declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 5.6 as had been talking to both residents and the developer regarding the application.  Minute number 59.6 refers.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 2 February 2022.

The minutes of the meeting on 2 February 2022 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.

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 60 dwellings including access and drainage infrastructure, substation and open space

Hulks Farm, Coventry Lane, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GJ

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 60 dwellings including access and drainage infrastructure, substation and open space

Hulks Farm, Coventry Lane, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3GJ

This item had been brought before Committee as it was an allocated site and because of the size of the proposed development.

There were a number of late items for the Committee to consider including a briefing note to members, a change to a condition and an amendment to the Site Location Plan.

Janet Stirzaker, Applicant addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

The Committee noted that the principle of development on the site was established by its allocation in the Local Plan Part 2, however, there were concerns that the layout of the proposed development would create a ransom strip that could inhibit other developments.  There was also concern that the red line encompassing land to the north of the railway track to provide mitigation for greater crested newts, was still impinging on the Green Belt and could be seen as impacting on the defensible barrier to the development of Trowell Moor. 

RESOLVED that Planning permission be refused with the specific wording of the refusal to be delegated to the Chair of the Planning Committee in agreement with the Head of Planning and Economic Development.

Reasons

1.      The development, by virtue of the proposed access arrangements, would prejudice the future development of the wider site allocation and would jeopardise future housing delivery, adversely impacting on the Councils 5-year land supply which would be contrary to Policy 17 of the Part 2 Local Plan (2019), Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and the NPPF (2021).

2.      It has not been adequately demonstrated that the development would provide a net gain in biodiversity and comply with Policy 31 of the Part 2 Local Plan (2019), Policy 17 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014), Section 15 of the NPPF (2021) and the Natural Environment section of the Planning Practice Guidance.

Demolition of Existing Public House

Inham Nook Hotel, Inham Road, Chilwell, Nottinghamshire, NG9 4HX

Demolition of Existing Public House

Inham Nook Hotel, Inham Road, Chilwell, Nottinghamshire, NG9 4HX

This application was brought before Committee as the site was owned by the Council.

There were no late items for the Committee to note.

Peter Goodrick, applicant, addressed the Committee prior to the general debate. 

During the debate it was noted that the public house had not been a viable business for some years, with a high turnover of tenants and a reputation for antisocial behaviour.  The Committee also discussed the need for social housing and the benefit to local residents of the proposed pocket park.

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

Construct two detached houses with associated car parking, garages, access road and bin store

3 Swingate, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2PG

Construct two detached houses with associated car parking, garages, access road and bin store

3 Swingate, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2PG

This item was brought to Committee by Councillor R S Robinson.

The late items, which were noted by the Committee, were comprised of three objections and two additional conditions.

Christine Rungapadiachy, objecting, and Councillor Shane Easom, Ward Member, addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

During the debate consideration was given to the access of the site and it was noted that Swingate was an already congested road.  There was also concern about where the proposed properties would be able to store their bins for collection because refuse collections could not be made from the private road. 

Debate progressed on to concerns that the proximity of the proposed development to neighbouring homes would have a detrimental impact on privacy and amenity.  It was also considered that proposed home would represent overdevelopment of the site and would result in overcrowding. 

RESOLVED that Planning permission be refused with the specific wording of the refusal to be delegated to the Chair of the Planning Committee in agreement with the Head of Planning and Economic Development.

Reasons

The proposed development, by virtue of the siting of the dwellings in close proximity to the boundaries of the application site would result in an unacceptable loss of amenity for immediate surrounding neighbours.  Accordingly, the proposal is contrary to the aims Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014) Policy 10 and Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan (2019) Policy 17.

The proposal would be an over-intensive form of development due to the number of dwellings proposed relative to the size of the site. The proposal would therefore be out of keeping with the character of the surrounding area, contrary to Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014) Policy 10 and Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan (2019) Policy 17.

Construct two storey side, single/two storey rear and first floor front and front extensions, front and rear dormers, demolish garage and construct detached garage

12 Hope Street, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1DR

Construct two storey side, single/two storey rear and first floor front and front extensions, front and rear dormers, demolish garage and construct detached garage

12 Hope Street, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1DR

Councillor J C Patrick requested that this application be determined by Committee.

There were late items in the form of three additional objections that were noted by the Committee.

James Dunn, objecting and Councillor J C Patrick, Ward Member addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

The Committee noted the mix of styles of housing in the vicinity of the proposed development.  Comparisons to existing properties where contemporary extensions had been built were noted, however, it was considered that these were on larger plots so the additions to them had not been of harm to neighbour amenity.  The style was also considered to be more in-keeping with surrounding properties than that of the proposed development.

It was considered that given the size of the plot and the proximity that the proposed development would have to neighbouring properties, that this would constitute overintensification and overdevelopment, as well as having a detrimental impact on neighbour amenity.  There was concern regarding the dormer windows in the third storey of the proposals, which were considered to be of particular detriment to the privacy of the bungalow next door.

RESOLVED that Planning permission be refused with the specific wording of the refusal to be delegated to the Chair of the Planning Committee in agreement with the Head of Planning and Economic Development.

Reasons

The development, by virtue of the scale and massing of the extensions, would be out of keeping with the character of properties in the immediate area, would result in an overbearing impact on the neighbouring properties and would represent an over-intensive development for the size of the plot.  In addition, the rear dormer windows would have a detrimental impact on neighbour amenity by virtue of the overlooking. Accordingly, the proposed development would be contrary to the aims of Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and Policy 17 of the Part 2 Local Plan (2019).

Change of use from residential (C3) to seven bedroomed housing in multiple

occupation (sui generis). Construction of cycle storage, gates and driveway

116 Marlborough Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2HN

Change of use from residential (C3) to seven bedroomed housing in multiple occupation (sui generis). Construction of cycle storage, gates and driveway

116 Marlborough Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2HN

This application was brought before Committee by Councillor S J Carr.

There was one late item comprised of an additional objection to the application.

Shakel Ahmed, applicant, addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

The debate focussed on concerns about the impact that the extension had already had on neighbour amenity, with them not being able to bring their wheelie bins out for collection.  It was considered that this would be exacerbated by the conversion of the home into a HMO with seven bedrooms.  There was also concern that the proposal would generate greater pressure on car parking spaces in the area.

RESOLVED that Planning permission be refused with the specific wording of the refusal to be delegated to the Chair of the Planning Committee in agreement with the Head of Planning and Economic Development.

Reasons

The proposed use would lead to an over-intensive form of development due to the number of residents occupying the dwelling which would have a detrimental impact on the amenity of the surrounding area and would cause problems with parking in the locality. The proposal would therefore be contrary to Policy 17 of the Part 2 Local Plan (2019) and Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

Construct 3 storey building to contain 6 houses of multiple occupancy (Class C4) and construct cycle store and bin store (revised scheme)

Land to the rear of Methodist Church, Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2NG

Construct 3 storey building to contain 6 houses of multiple occupancy (Class C4) and construct cycle store and bin store (revised scheme)

Land to the rear of Methodist Church, Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2NG

This application was brought to the Committee as the previous application was determined at Committee.

An objection was received for consideration by the Committee as a late item.

There were no public speakers.

It was noted that there had been a change to the size of the proposed development, though there were still concerns regarding the impact on residents of Wilkinson Avenue and the style of the extension was out of keeping with the original building.

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

Construct 3 storey building comprising 7 apartments and provision of parking area (revised scheme)

129 -131 High Road Beeston NG9 2LL

Construct 3 storey building comprising 7 apartments and provision of parking area (revised scheme)

129-131 High Road Beeston NG9 2LL

The application was called to Committee by Councillor S J Carr.

There were no late items to consider.

Sandip Leihal, applicant, addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

It was noted that the proposed development was on a major route into Beeston and formed part of the gateway into the town centre.  As such it was felt that the design of the development was not in keeping with its surroundings and did not retain the original character of the property. 

The debate progressed on to the impact of the development on properties on Cedar Avenue and concern that the light to their gardens and their privacy would be impacted.  There was also concern that there were not enough car parking spaces provided for the proposed number of residents.

RESOLVED that Planning permission be refused with the specific wording of the refusal to be delegated to the Chair of the Planning Committee in agreement with the Head of Planning and Economic Development.

Reasons

The submitted scheme, by virtue of its size, scale and design is out of keeping with the prevailing character of properties in this location to the detriment of the visual amenity of the locality. The proposal would also exacerbate existing local parking issues. This creates a development at odds with its surroundings and one which creates an overbearing and overly dominant impact on neighbouring properties, to the detriment of the amenity of neighbouring properties. The proposed development is therefore contrary to Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and Policy 17 of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan (2019).

21/00182/FUL

Construct two storey front and rear extensions, raise the ridge height inserting a hip roof to the existing/ extended dwelling including a loft conversion and rear box dormer, insert a hip roof to the existing single storey side extension and external alterations

29 Rivergreen Crescent, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3ET

21/00182/FUL

Construct two storey front and rear extensions, raise the ridge height inserting a hip roof to the existing/ extended dwelling including a loft conversion and rear box dormer, insert a hip roof to the existing single storey side extension and external alterations

29 Rivergreen Crescent, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3ET

The appeal decision was noted.

21/00268/PNH

Construct a single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 5.43 metres, with a maximum height of 2.80 metres, and an eaves height of 2.30 metres

1 The Cloisters, Beeston

21/00268/PNH

Construct a single storey rear extension, extending beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 5.43 metres, with a maximum height of 2.80 metres, and an eaves height of 2.30 metres

1 The Cloisters, Beeston

The appeal decision was noted.

The Committee noted the delegated decisions.  Councillor R D Willimott asked that his disappointment with the permissions granted to Aero Fabrications LTD be recorded.