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 M Radulovic MBE declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 5.2 as he had attended a number of public meetings on this matter, minute number 9.2 refers.  

Councillor R D MacRae declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 5.4 as he had attended a number of public meetings on this matter, minute number 9.4 refers. 

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 23 May 2018.

The minutes of the meeting held on 23 May 2018 were confirmed and signed.

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

Hybrid planning application comprising a full application to construct industrial/office units (Class B1 and B2) including a link building, attenuation pond, site access, car park and landscaping (Phase 1). outline application to construct industrial unit (Class B1 and B2) Phase 2.

Land North of Common Lane and West of Common Farm Common Lane, Watnall

Hybrid planning application comprising a full application to construct industrial/office units (Class B1 and B2) including a link building, attenuation pond, site access, car park and landscaping (Phase 1).  Outline application to construct industrial unit (Class B1 and B2) Phase 2.

Land North of Common Lane and West of Common Farm

Common Lane, Watnall

The application had been brought to Committee at the request of Councillor J M Owen.

          The Committee was referred to the summary of late items which noted that there had been a number of emails from local residents, the applicant confirming the number of people employed by Aero Fabrications and an email from the Acting Chairman of Greasley and District Civic Society objecting to the development due to the loss of Green Belt agricultural land.  There was also a confidential late item which was brought before the Committee to inform them about sensitive commercial matters concerning the business.

          Mr Neil Gouldby, the applicant, Mr Martin Perry, objecting, and Councillor J M Owen (Ward Member) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

          The Committee debated the application and the following comments were amongst those made:

·                The objection to building on the Green Belt was being made on relevant grounds.

·                The expansion of the business would create at least 30 jobs and opportunities for training.  If the business was not allowed to expand then there was concern that 90 of the 183 jobs currently provided at the site could be lost. 

·                The very special circumstances of the company being unable to relocate due to site specific approvals and accreditations were discussed. 

·                The site was described as enclosed Green Belt in the sense that it was largely enclosed by other industrial developments and allotments.

·                The site had been included in a Green Belt review to support the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan and was rated as one of the lowest performing areas of Green Belt around the Kimberley area.

·                There was concern that, should the venture fail and the site be left to fall into a state of dereliction, there would be the potential for it to be redeveloped.  It was considered that condition 14 of the planning permission dealt with the occupancy of the site in a proportionate manner.

Councillor L A Ball BEM proposed that the recommendation be approved and Councillor T P Brindley seconded the motion.  On being put to the meeting the motion was passed.

          RESOLVED that:

1)         In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Consultation)(England) Direction 2009, the application be referred to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, advising him that the Local Planning Authority is minded to approve the application and that;

2)         Subject to the application not being called in for determination by the Secretary of State, the Head of Neighbourhoods and Prosperity be given delegated authority to grant planning permission 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.1

Retain summerhouse and outbuilding extension                              

65 Newdigate Road, Watnall, Nottingham, NG16 1HN

Retain summerhouse and outbuilding extension

65 Newdigate Road, Watnall, Nottingham, NG16 1HN

Councillor J M Owen had requested that this application be determined by the Committee.

There were no late items for the consideration of the Committee.

Mr Ray Caulder, on behalf of the applicant, Mrs Debra Lee, objecting, and Councillor J M Owen (Ward Member) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

The debate centred on the following issues:

·            Planning permission for the structure had been sought retrospectively.

·            Permitted development rights would allow the applicant to build a structure with a larger footprint, but a lower eaves height.

·            The proposal was for a domestic outbuilding and not a dwelling, as previous refused applications had been.

·            The impact on neighbour amenity was discussed and the building was considered to be harmful to the residential area.

        RESOLVED that permission be refused, the precise wording to be delegated to the Head of Neighbourhoods and Prosperity in conjunction with the Vice Chair and that enforcement action be authorised.

Reason

The proposed development by virtue of its massing, scale and siting close to the northeast boundary would have an overbearing and oppressive impact on the neighbouring property at No.67 Newdigate Road resulting in an unacceptable loss of amenity for the occupiers of this neighbouring property, contrary to Policy H11 of the Broxtowe Local plan (2004) and Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

(Councillor M Radulovic MBE, having declared a non-pecuniary interest, left the meeting before debate or voting.)

Change of use from domestic garage to dog grooming salon

21 Oakland Way, Strelley, Nottinghamshire NG8 4JS

Change of use from domestic garage to dog

grooming salon

21 Oakland Way, Strelley, Nottinghamshire NG8 4JS

There had been a request from Councillor P J Owen that this application be determined by Committee.

There were no late items for the Committee to consider with regards to this proposal and no public speakers.

The item was debated and the following issues were raised:

·            Concern that allowing this business to start in a garage would set a precedent in an area where there is limited parking available.

·            The business should be by appointment only to ensure that the impact on neighbours was limited.

It was proposed by Councillor R I Jackson and seconded by Councillor T P Brindley that an amendment be made to restrict signage at the property.  On being put to the meeting the amendment was carried.

          RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions, together with a condition restricting signage at the property:

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

2.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the Site Location Plan (1:1250), Block Plan (1:500) and Proposed Elevations/Floor Plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 12 February 2018.

3.     The dog grooming business hereby approved shall be carried out only during the following times: 09.00 – 17.00 Monday – Friday, 09.00 - 13.00 Saturdays and at no time on Sundays, Bank Holidays or other Public Holidays.

4.     Other than the applicant, no members of staff shall be employed to work at the premises.

5.     Dog grooming shall be undertaken by an appointment system only. Appointment diaries shall be kept and made available to the local planning authority on request. A maximum of 3 dogs per day shall be groomed. Only 1 dog shall be groomed at the premises at any one time.

6.     All dog grooming shall be carried out with all external windows and doors closed.

7.          Prior to commencement of the use hereby permitted, a scheme of sound insulation shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, and the works shall be completed in accordance with the approved details, and retained for the duration of the use.

8.          No signage shall be displayed at the application site.

Reasons

1.     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.     For the avoidance of doubt.

3.     To protect nearby residents from excessive operational noise.

4.     To ensure that the use operates in accordance with the interests of the amenities of nearby residents.

5.     In the interests of the amenities of nearby residents and in accordance with the aims of Policy H8 of the Broxtowe Local Plan (2004).

6.     In accordance with the applicant’s stated intentions, in the interests of the amenities of nearby residents and in accordance with the aims of Policy H8 of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.3

Construct first floor side extension, single and two storey rear extension

5 Humber Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2EF

Construct first floor side extension, single and two storey rear extension and lean-to garage roof

5 Humber Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2EF

The application had been brought to Committee by Councillor P Lally. 

There were a number of late items for the consideration of the Committee, including a correction to the description of the proposal in the agenda, comments from the ward members, two emails from a neighbour and an additional condition regarding guttering height.

Mr Richard Jones, objecting, addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

The application was discussed with reference to the loss of light to the stairs and kitchen of the neighbouring property that would be caused by the proposed side extension.

It was proposed by Councillor P J Owen and seconded by Councillor R I Jackson that the application be deferred to allow for discussion with the applicant to consider revisions to the application that would lessen the impact on neighbour amenity.  On being put to the meeting the motion was carried.

          RESOLVED that the application be deferred.

Reason

To allow for discussion with the applicant about the potential for omitting the first floor side extension due to concerns regarding the impact on the amenity of the occupants of number 7 Humber Road. 

The Committee is asked to NOTE that the position remains unchanged from that reported at its meeting on 22 March 2017.  The Council is not therefore currently at risk of special measures based on the figures reported to Committee on the aforementioned date.

The Committee noted that the position remained unchanged from that reported to it on 22 March 2017 and that the Council was not therefore at risk of special measures based on the figures reported to it on that date.

The Committee noted the appeal decisions made by the Planning Inspector.  Discussion centred on the appeal that had been allowed regarding an application at 24 Church Street, Eastwood.  It was considered that in allowing the application to go ahead the Inspector had ignored concerns about the lack of car parking provision. 

A motion was proposed by Councillor R I Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Radulovic MBE that a letter be composed and sent to the Secretary of State, the two local Members of Parliament and the Planning Inspectorate to convey the disappointment of the Committee regarding the decision.  On being put to the meeting, the motion was carried.

          RESOLVED unanimously that a letter, signed by the Leaders of the three main parties be sent to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Member of Parliament for Broxtowe, the Member of Parliament for Ashfield and the Planning Inspectorate.

The Committee noted the decisions determined under delegated powers between 5 May and 8 June 2018.