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 L A Ball BEM declared a pecuniary interest in agenda item 5.1 due to her employment and would withdraw from the meeting during debate and voting on that item in the interests of transparency, minute number 4.1 refers.

Councillor R D MacRae declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 5.3 as he had attended a number of public meetings on this matter, minute number 4.3 refers. 

Councillor J W McGrath declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 5.3 as he had attended a number of public meetings on this matter, minute number 4.3 refers.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 18 April 2018.

The minutes of the meeting held on 18 April 2018 were confirmed and signed.

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

Construct 67 No. dwellings (revised scheme –

92/00730/FUL)

Land off Acorn Avenue, Giltbrook, Nottingham, NG16 2UF

Construct 67 no. dwellings

Land off Acorn Avenue, Giltbrook, Nottingham, NG16 2UF

The application had been brought back to Committee following the undertaking by the Head of Neighbourhoods and Prosperity to update members on the progress made on flooding matters since the resolution to grant planning permission subject to a section 106 Agreement at the meeting of the Committee which took place on 11 November 2015.  The monies from the section 106 agreement were intended to fund flood alleviation measures.

The Committee was referred to the summary of late items which noted that there had been eight emails from local residents largely relating to objections and concerns raised in respect of flooding and drainage in the area, alongside an email from another resident who was concerned about traffic, pollution, loss of amenity and overdevelopment.

Mr Davidson, objecting, and Councillor E Cubley (Ward Member) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

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

·                It was noted that the resolution was subject to the section 106 agreement and that the conditions in place required extensive details of the flood mitigation plan, which would be for the whole local area. 

·                There was planning permission for 63 houses in place, without a section 106 agreement for the flood mitigation scheme.  The scheme for 67 houses, if approved, would include £100,000 of funding towards flood mitigation across the whole area, with the design to be decided upon by Severn Trent in conjunction with Nottinghamshire County Council.

·                There was reluctance to support the amendments to the site whilst the details of the flood mitigation plan were not in the public domain.

·                There was concern about the site continuing to be derelict and subject to antisocial behaviour.

Councillor M Handley proposed that the recommendation be approved and Councillor T P Brindley seconded the motion. Councillor Radulovic proposed a recorded vote in respect of the aforementioned proposal and Councillor R I Jackson seconded the motion which, on being put to the meeting was carried.  The voting was as follows:

          RESOLVED that the Head of Neighbourhoods and Prosperity be given delegated authority to grant planning permission for application 15/00010/FUL subject to prior completion of an agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the conditions set out below.

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 drawings numbered AAGDR01-SLP Revision K received by the Local Planning Authority on 4 April 2018 and drawings numbered: KB1/2017 (OSG) Rev A, KB1/2017 (HSG) Rev A, N2/2017 (HSG) REV a, K7/2017 (OSG) Rev A, K7/2017 (HSG) Rev A, received by the Local Planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.1

Construct 39 bedroom hotel (Class C1) with associated

car parking and ancillary development

Land to the north of Old Moor Lodge, Mornington Crescent,

Nuthall, NG16 1QE

Construct 39 bedroom hotel (Class C1) with associated car parking and ancillary development

Land to the north of Old Moor Lodge, Mornington Crescent, Nuthall, NG16 1QE

The application, which sought permission to erect a 39 bedroom hotel next to the Old Moor Lodge public house, had been called in by Councillor P J Owen.  The item had been deferred by the Committee at the meeting of 18 April 2018 to allow for further discussion with applicant and highways to enable members to fully understand current parking levels, proposed parking levels and whether there would be sufficient parking, specifically at peak times such as early evening.

The Committee was asked to note the late item comprised of an email from a resident documenting their concerns about car parking in the area.

Ms Tina Morhouse (on behalf of the applicant) and Mrs Meena Sahdev (objecting) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

Members debated the item and the following comments were amongst those noted:

·       Planning permission had previously been granted for a 44 bedroom hotel, but this had lapsed.

·       The scheme had been revised to provide 11 additional car parking spaces, including four disabled spaces. 

·       The hotel would bring in tourists and therefore create jobs in the area.

The motion was proposed by Councillor M Handley and seconded by Councillor L A Ball BEM.  On being put to the meeting the motion was carried unanimously.

          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.

2.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with     drawing numbers: Location Plan, 4366 A001, received by the Local Planning Authority 19^th December 2017, Soft Landscape Details, MR17-057/101A, and Ground Investigation Report (J17152A February 2018) received by the Local Planning Authority 20th March 2018, Proposed Elevations and Roof Plan, 4366 A102E, Proposed Floor Plans, 4366 A101B received by the Local Planning Authority 23rd March 2018 and Proposed Compound Plan, 4366 A009B, Proposed Fence Details, 4366 A055C, Proposed Site Plan, 4366 AO22J and Proposed Hard Landscaping, 4366 AO44D received by the Local Planning Authority 2^nd May 2018.

3.     No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the parking, turning and servicing areas are provided in accordance with the approved plans. The parking, turning and servicing areas shall not be used for any purpose other than parking, turning, loading and unloading of vehicles, and shall remain available as such for the life of the development.

4.     The development hereby approved shall be undertaken and carried out in accordance with the details and mitigations measures outlined in the submitted Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Torc Ecology, July 2017) and the Badger EcIA Report (Torc Ecology, October 2017).

5.     The 1.8 metre high close boarded timber fence shown on drawing no. 4366-A005 Rev B, received by the Local Planning Authority on 5^th April 2018 shall be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.2

Change of use from retail (Class A1) to retail and

residential (Class C3) to create 6 flats and external

alterations including side dormer

54 Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire

Change of use from retail (Class A1) to retail and residential (Class C3) to create 6 flats and external alterations including side dormer

54 Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7AB

The application sought permission to retain the use of a ground floor vacant retail unit previously used as a carpet shop and convert the first and second floors in to six residential flats.  Councillor J W McGrath had requested that this application be determined by the Committee and the application was deferred to allow for the collation of further information about car parking.

Members were asked to consider the late items which included a statement from the applicant’s agent stating that their parking survey showed capacity within the immediate locality to provide sufficient parking for the proposed flats.

Mrs Hanger (objecting) addressed members prior to the general debate.

The item was debated with particular reference to the following:

·            Concern about the lack of car parking facilities and that the flats would be more akin to bedsits than long term homes for people.

·            That the parking surveys had been done during the day, rather than at weekends or in the evening.

·            It was noted that Deacon House was a prominent building that was currently underutilised and at risk of dereliction.  The proposal would bring the building back into use and provide homes.

A point of order was raised concerning the fact that the agent for the developer had at one time been an employee of the Council.  Clarification was given that an interest would need to be declared in circumstances where members considered themselves to have a personal relationship with the applicant or agent.

The motion was proposed by Councillor M Handley and seconded by Councillor L A Ball BEM.  On being put to the meeting the motion was carried.

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 the permission.

2.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the Site Location Plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 27 December 2017, Proposed Elevations and Roof Plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 20 March 2018 and Proposed Floor Plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 22 March 2018.

3.     Any materials used in the external alterations of the building should be of a type, texture and colour so as to match those of the existing building.

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 ensure a satisfactory standard of external appearance and in accordance with the aims of Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

Note to applicant:

1.     The Council has acted positively and proactively in the determination of this application in line with the guidance contained within paragraphs 186 and 187 of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.3

Retain 10 satellite dishes and 1 aerial

Hopkins Court, Scargill Walk, Eastwood,

NG16 3AZ

Retain 10 satellite dishes and 1 aerial

Hopkins Court, Scargill Walk, Eastwood. NG16 3AZ

The application proposed to retain ten satellite dishes and one aerial that bad been erected on the three buildings that made up Hopkins Court.  The application was brought before the Committee as it was a Council application. 

There were no late items and no public speakers.

Members debated the application and it was noted that there were no objections from residents, neighbours or the Conservation Officer.

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

The development hereby permitted shall be retained in accordance with drawing numbers CW18:014:002 (1:100); received by the Local Planning Authority on 5 April 2018.

Reason

For the avoidance of doubt.

Note to applicant

The Council has acted positively and proactively in the determination of this application in line with the guidance contained within paragraphs 186 and 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework, by determining the application within the eight week determination timeframe.

Retain 10 flagpoles

Evans Halshaw, Nottingham Road, Attenborough,

NG9 6DQ

Retain 10 Flagpoles

Evans Halshaw, Nottingham Road, Attenborough, NG9 6DQ

The application sought consent to retain ten flagpoles and Councillor L Fletcher had requested that the application be determined by the Committee. 

There were no late items pertaining to the application.

Mr Morley MBE (objecting) and Councillor L Fletcher (Ward Member) addressed members prior to the general debate.

The application was debated with the following points made:

·        There was an existing planning condition which prohibited the use of flags, bunting or similar display material from being erected on the site without the prior permission of the Council to prevent visual clutter.

·        There was a public safety issue with the possibility of the flags being a distraction to drivers.  There was also concern that the flags were being moved around the site and secured in place with car wheels, and that this could be unsafe.

·        Permission had been given for three large flag poles on site, though they did not have permission to display advertising.

·        The residential area was a considerable distance away and the flags could not be seen from Ransom Road.

·        There was a debate as to whether the area was predominantly a business or residential area.

·        There was no necessity for more advertising material when the site was already extremely visible to passers-by on Nottingham Road.

RESOLVED that advertisement consent be refused.

Reason

The retention of the flags amounts to visual clutter which is harmful to the visual amenity of the area and would be a distraction to motorists which is harmful to highway safety. Accordingly, the proposal conflicts with paragraph 67 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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 decisions determined under delegated powers between 4 March 2018 and 4 May 2018.