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 P J Owen declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 5.3 due to the objector being known to him as the wife of a former councillor, minute number 45.3 refers.

Councillor D K Watts declared a personal interest in item 5.6 due to his involvement with the applicant, minute number 45.6 refers.

Councillor M Radulovic MBE declared a personal interest in items 5.11 and 5.12 as the applicants were known to him, minute numbers 45.10 and 45.11 refer.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meetings held on the 4 and 9 September 2019.

The minutes of the meetings held on 4 and 9 September were confirmed as a correct record, subject to the amendment that Councillor S J Carr had called in the application for 74 Peveril Road, Beeston rather than Councillor P Lally as erroneously stated in the minutes.

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

Construct 14 houses, garages and associated access road following demolition of dwelling

Land to the rear of 13 Middleton Crescent, Beeston, NG9 2TH

Construct 14 houses, garages and associated access road following demolition of dwelling

Land to the rear of 13 Middleton Crescent, Beeston, NG9 2TH

This major planning application to construct 14 new dwellings with garages and an associated access road following the demolition of one dwelling, had been called in by Councillor S J Carr.

Members were asked to consider the late items for the application, which included two objections which raised concerns of the disproportionate nature of the green terramash and gabion, two observations questioning the validity of the Ecology survey, an amended site location plan and a submission from Nottinghamshire County Council’s Natural Environment Manager.

Mr Mark Lawrenson (objecting) and Mr Rob Bailey (applicant) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

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

·       The gabion wall would not be attractive and there was concern over the loss of a number of trees.

·       There should be a buffer zone to maintain wildlife.

·       The application would be good for families.

·       The Council has a responsibility to wildlife and the design did not complement the area.

RESOLVED that the Head of Neighbourhoods and Prosperity be given delegated authority to grant planning permission subject to:

(i)   prior completion of an agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure affordable housing, education, open space and integrated transport measures contributions and

(ii) 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 drawings: Site Location Plan (1:1250) received by the Local Planning Authority on 25 May 2018; 07 Rev D and 11 received by the Local Planning Authority on 3 April 2019; F16046/04 Rev C received by the Local Planning Authority on 8 April 2019; 13 Rev C received by the Local Planning Authority on 10 April 2019; 02 Rev J, 03 Rev K, 04 Rev E, 05 Rev F, 06 Rev H received by the Local Planning Authority on 14 August 2019, 09 Rev M and 10 Rev A received by the Local Planning Authority on 15 August 2019 and 01 Rev DD received by the Local Planning Authority on 29 August 2019.

3.     No development, including site clearance, shall commence until a further protected species survey has been carried out, submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development shall be constructed in accordance with the methodology and mitigation measures included within the approved survey.

4.     No development shall commence until detailed plans of the proposed gabion wall system construction methodology and proposed maintenance arrangements have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  These plans and methodology shall include:

i)        Proposed substrate depth

ii)      Proposed planting/seeding/turfing details

iii)     Timetable for implementation of the scheme.

The proposed gabion wall system shall be constructed, planted and maintained in accordance with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 45.1

Construct student accommodation building (providing 28 bedrooms) following demolition of bungalow and single storey extension (at 3 Queens Road East).

1 Queens Road East, Beeston, Nottinghamshire NG9 2GN

Construct student accommodation building (providing 28 bedrooms) following demolition of bungalow and single-storey extension (at 3 Queens Road East)

1 Queens Road East, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2GN

Councillor J C Patrick joined the meeting for this item onwards.

The application, which was first brought to Planning Committee on 4 September 2019 and deferred to enable a site visit to take place called in to Committee by Cllr P Lally.

Members were asked to consider the late items for the application, which included four objections which raised concerns over appearance, parking, over-population and inaccuracies over the plans amongst other issues. Further late items included provision by the applicant of a copy of the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement and a recommendation from Severn Trent Water Ltd.

Miss Chris Storer (objecting) and Mr Fraser Williams (applicant) and Councillor L A Lally (Ward Member) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

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

·       Student accommodation was preferable to not having any suitable accommodation. The reduction in size was helpful and the site was close to the University campus.

·       The building was too large for the area and access was along a private road.

·       The Committee was only able to debate what was in front of it and all housing areas were once green fields.

·       There were no guarantees that the students would not have cars and there were not enough parking spaces for all of them. The site was unsuitable student accommodation as it was a residential family area.

·       The University was expanding and the site was in a good position for the area.

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 the drawings numbered DL/446/303 Rev A, DL/446/305 Rev H, DL/446/306 Rev G, DL/446/307 Rev G, DL/446/308 Rev C, DL/446/309 Rev F, DL/446/310 Rev B, DL/446/312 Rev C, DL/446/313 Rev B, DL/446/315 Rev A, DL/446/319, DL/446/316, DL/446/317, 318, DL/446/321; received by the Local Planning Authority on 8 July and 16 September 2019.

3.     No above ground works shall be carried out until the type, style and manufacturer of the materials to be used in the external facing elevations have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

4.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted flood risk assessment (RPS Consulting Services Ltd., dated May 2019) and in particular the following mitigation measures detailed within:

·       Finished floor levels shall be set no lower than 27.31mAOD;

·       Flood resilient construction measures shall be incorporated throughout the development to a minimum height of 27.61mAOD.

The mitigation measures shall be fully implemented prior to occupation.

5.     No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the access has been widened and the dropped vehicular footway  ...  view the full minutes text for item 45.2

Outline application with some matters reserved for construction of a building containing 10 flats with parking (following demolition of existing commercial premises).

198 Cator Lane, Chilwell, Nottinghamshire, NG9 4BE

Outline application with some matters reserved for construction of a building containing 10 flats with parking (following demolition of existing commercial premises).

198 Cator Lane, Chilwell, Nottinghamshire, NG9 4BE

This major application was first brought before Planning Committee on 4 September 2019 with a recommendation for approval.  Members had deferred making a decision on the application to allow for a site visit and suggested various alterations to the proposal which included scaling down the massing and size to reduce the dominance of the building on the corner and to provide a plan to show the existing building in relation to the proposed building.

Members were asked to consider the late items for the application which included concerns over the mass of the building dated 23 September 2019, comments from the applicant and planning agent, the Planning and Scheme Development Statement and the Site Meeting notes.

Ms Kate Ford (objecting) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

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

·       Car parking was insufficient for the size of the site.

·       The were no changes offered by the applicant and it was still too large.

·       The site just contained a derelict building and no sunlight would be lost.

·       The developer had suggested an application that was not as overbearing as the current development.

·       The was already a building on site and the impact was less than it might have been.

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

1.       Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the local planning authority before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

2.       The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved.

3.       The outline permission relates to drawings:

·       (04)03 – 00 Rev D, (04)03 – 01 Rev D and (04)03 – 03 Rev D

received by the Local Planning Authority on 15 July 2019;

·       (04)01 – 00 Rev A and (04)04 – 01 Rev F received by the Local Planning Authority on 16 July 2019;

·       (04)03 – 04 Rev D and (04)03 – 02 Rev D received by the Local Planning Authority on 17 July 2019;

·       (04)00 – 01 Rev A received by the Local Planning Authority on 23 July 2019; and

·       (04)04 – 03 Rev G and (04)04 – 02 Rev F received by the Local Planning Authority on 19 September 2019.

4.       Before any development is commenced, detailed drawings and particulars showing the following (the ‘reserved matters’) shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority:

a) the means of access and parking provision within the site and

b) the landscaping treatment of the site.

The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details.

5.       The detailed drawings and particulars required under condition 4(a) shall include the following details:

a)    access width;

b)    surfacing treatments;

c)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 45.3

Construct three storey apartment block containing four 2 bed units and two 1 bed unit.

Former Beeston Scout Headquarters Waverley Avenue Beeston NG9 1HZ

Construct three storey apartment block containing four 2 bed units and two 1 bed units

Former Beeston Scout Headquarters Waverley Avenue Beeston NG9 1HZ

The application was first brought before Planning Committee on 24 July 2019 with a recommendation for approval. Members deferred making a decision on the application at that time to allow further consideration to be given to reducing the intensity of the occupation of the building, to address the concern regarding room sizes and to address concerns in regard to parking.

There were no late items.

Ms Georgina Mabel (applicant) and Councillor L A Lally (Ward Member) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

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

·       The concerns that had been raised previously had not been addressed. The flats were too small and the residents’ parking scheme was unrealistic.

·       The development was over-intensive and the site could not sustain a development of this size.

·       Parking proposals were insufficient for the development.

RESOLVED that planning permission be refused

Reason

The proposal is considered to be an over-intensive form of development due to the small size of the site.  In addition, it would create unacceptable parking problems due to the insufficient provision of on-site parking, resulting in a detrimental impact on neighbour amenity. Accordingly, the development would be contrary to Policy T11 of the Broxtowe Local Plan (2004), Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and Policy 17 of the Draft Part 2 Local Plan (2018).

Construct two storey and single storey rear extensions, to form one x five bed unit to the rear.

Flewitt House, Middle Street, Beeston, NG9 2AR

Construct two storey and single storey rear extensions, to form one x five bed unit to the rear.

Flewitt House Middle Street, Beeston

This application was first brought before Planning Committee on 4 September 2019 with a recommendation for approval. Members deferred making a decision on the application at that time to allow for a site visit to be carried out, and for further consideration to be made to reducing the scale of the proposed development.

Members were asked to consider the late items for the application which included three additional objections in addition to two from neighbouring properties.

Mr Giles (objecting) and Councillor L A Lally (Ward Member) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

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

·       The area was already overdeveloped and parking was insufficient.

·       The tree was very important to the application. A single-storey extension would perhaps be suitable but there were concerns over the scheme.

·       There was a loss of amenity and the area was over intensified.

RESOLVED that planning permission be refused.

Reason

The proposed development would be over intensive and would have a detrimental impact on neighbour amenity in terms of loss of light and being overbearing, contrary to Policy H7 of the Broxtowe Local Plan (2004), Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and Policy 17 of the Draft Part 2 Local Plan (2018).

Change of use from town hall (Class B1) to church (Class D1) and construct single/two storey rear/side extensions, including alterations, following demolition of detached garages

Broxtowe Borough Council, Town Hall, Foster Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1AB

Change of use from town hall (class B1) to church (class D1) and construct single/two storey rear/side extensions, including alterations, following demolition of detached garages

Broxtowe Borough Council, Town Hall, Foster Avenue, Beeston,NG9 1AB

Having declared an interest in the item Councillor D K Watts left the meeting for the item prior to discussion or voting thereon. Councillor J W McGrath took the Chair.

The application, brought to the Committee as the Council is the owner of the site, was to change the use of the building from a town hall to a church and to construct single and two storey side and rear extensions and external alterations including alterations to the front ground floor windows.

Members were asked to consider the late items for the application which included twelve representations, eleven of which were objections and one of which made observations about the restriction of access between Devonshire Avenue and Foster Avenue. A further objection was received from the Beeston and District Civic Society whilst comments were considered from the Environmental Health Officer and an email from the agent.

Mr Richard Hill (objecting) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

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

·       There were community cohesion issues and the changes to the street scene should not be taken lightly.

·       The maximum return for the Council would have been to flatten the building. The application would allow for investment into the building and the retention of community use.

·       This was an iconic building which should be kept within the community.

·       The issue was not about the use of the building as a church, but there were concerns over the proposed look of the front of the building. There was merit in preserving its appearance.

·       The application was a vast improvement on the existing building.

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 drawings numbered RHA1832-0100 received by the Local Planning Authority on 18 April 2019; RHA1832-0110d, RHA1832-0111a, RHA1832-0112c, RHA1832-0114d, RHA1832-0115c, RHA1832-0120e, RHA1832-0122f, RHA1832-0123e, RHA1832-0124e and RHA1832-0126c received by the Local Planning Authority on 16 September 2019 and RHA1832-0113e, RHA1832-0116d, RHA1832-0117d, RHA1832-0121h and RHA1832-0127 received by the Local Planning Authority on 20 September 2019.

3.               No development above slab level shall commence until samples of the proposed external facing materials have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority and the development shall be constructed only in accordance with the agreed details.

4.               No alterations to the front ground floor windows shall take place until detailed drawings of the proposed doors/elongated windows have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The alterations shall be undertaken in accordance with the agreed details.

5.               No boundary treatment or gate shall be erected/installed until detailed drawings and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 45.6

Retain poly tunnel.

Babbington Hall, Westby Lane, Babbington Village, Nottingham, NG16 2SS

Retain poly tunnel

Babbington Hall, Westby Lane, Babbington Village, Nottingham, NG16 2SS

This application was brought before the Committee as the original permission was granted by Planning Committee in 2018 to retain the poly tunnel for one year the one-year period has now elapsed.

Members were asked to consider the late items for the application which included a representation in support of the application in addition to a further representation of support from Councillor R S Robinson.

Mr Tony Sanderson (applicant) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

Members debated the application and stated that the application was not intrusive.

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

1.      The development hereby permitted shall be retained in accordance with the site location plan (1:1250) and elevations and floor plan (1:200); received by the Local Planning Authority on 9 August 2019.

2.      The poly tunnel hereby permitted shall not be used except between the hours of 09.00 – 18.00 Wednesday to Sunday and 09.00 – 20.00 on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Reasons

1.       For the avoidance of doubt.

2.       To protect nearby residents from excessive operational noise.

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.

Outline application to construct a maximum of 14 dwellings with all matters reserved.

Park House, 15 Nottingham Road, Kimberley, Nottingham NG16 2NB

Outline application to construct a maximum of 14 dwellings with all matters reserved.

Park House, 15 Nottingham Road, Kimberley, Nottingham, NG16 2SS

This major application which was first brought before Planning Committee on 24 July 2019 had been called in by Councillor S Easom.

Members were asked to consider the late items for the application which included two objections relating to parking and traffic issues and a representation stating that the latest plan submitted showed development outside of the defined boundary.

Councillor S Easom (Ward Member) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

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

·         The site had been the subject of many applications. The detail should be brought back before the Committee.

·         The amount of dwellings was far too many for the size of the site. The applicant should return with a far more detailed application.

·         Different access was needed for the site.

·         There should be no opposition to the principle of development but the application would have to be right. The applicants should come back with a more detailed scheme.

RESOLVED that planning permission be refused.

Reason

The proposal constitutes over intensive development of the site and the application has failed to demonstrate that 14 dwellings could be satisfactorily accommodated. Furthermore, the additional traffic generated by the proposed development would result in an unacceptable increase in danger to the users of the highway due to the increased use of the existing sub-standard access road from Noel Street. Accordingly, the proposal is contrary to the aims of saved policy H7 of the Broxtowe Local Plan (2004), Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and Policy 17 of the Draft Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan (2018), and there are no other material considerations that justify treating the proposal as an exception to these policies.

Construct 3 retail units (Class A1), care home (Class C2), day nursery (Class D1) and public house (Class A4) (approval of reserved matters relating to planning ref: 17/00131/ROC - layout and access only)

Land to the west of Toton Lane, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7JB

Construct 3 retail units (class A1), care home (class A2), day nursery (class D1) and public house (class A4) (approval of reserved matters relating to planning ref: 17/00131/ROC - layout and access only)

Land to The West of Toton Lane, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire

The application was brought to the Committee as it was a major application and contrary to the Draft Part 2 Local Plan.

Members were asked to consider the late items for the application which included a letter from the planning agent in support of the application and information from the Area Rights of Way Officer, the Lead Local Flood Authority, Broxtowe Borough Council Environmental Health and Nottingham Express transit.

There were no public speakers.

Members debated the application and stated that the application would be of benefit to the town.

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

1.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the Site Location Plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 31 July 2019 and drawing numbered P0402 – 111 Revision E received by the Local Planning Authority on 1 August 2019.

2.     No building shall be first brought into use until:

·         The respective parking and servicing areas, as shown on drawing p0402 – 111 revision e, have been provided.

·         The respective access points have been provided and surfaced in a hard bound material with appropriate drainage to prevent the discharge of surface water onto the public highway.

Reasons

1.     For the avoidance of doubt.

2.     In the interests of highway safety.

Notes to Applicant

1.    The Council has acted positively and proactively in the determination of this application by working to determine it within the 13-week determination timescale.

2.    The reserved matters approval relates only to layout and access.

3.    You are reminded of the need to submit details of appearance, landscaping and scale.

4.    The applicant should note that, if any highway forming part of the development is to be adopted by the Highways Authority, the new roads and any highway drainage will be required to comply with Nottinghamshire County Council’s current highway design guidance and specification for roadworks.

5.    The applicant is advised to contact the Council’s Waste and Recycling Department regarding refuse arrangements (0115 9 173189).

Change of use from agricultural field to recreational field, retain 3 buildings and erect additional building.

Greasley Castle Farm, 120 Church Road, Greasley, Nottinghamshire

NG16 2AB

Change of use from agricultural field to recreational field, retain 3 buildings and erect additional building

Greasley Castle Farm, 120 Church Road, Greasley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2AB

The application, which sought permission to change the use of the site from agricultural to outdoor recreation for use for an archery club, was called in by Councillor M Handley.

There were no late items.

Mr Steven Radomski (on behalf of the applicant) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

Members debated the application stated that the although the Archery Club was good for the community there would be no desire to have permanent structures in the Green Belt.

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

1.     The development hereby permitted shall be retained and carried out in accordance with the drawings numbered GAC007 Rev A (1:50), GAC006 Rev A (1:50), GAC005 Rev A (1:50), GCA-001Rev A (1:1000), GCA-002 Rev A (1:500), GAC005 (1:50), GCA-003 Rev A (1:200); received by the Local Planning Authority on 25 July and 2 August 2019.

2.     Within 6 months of the date of decision, a written scheme for highway improvement works to the Church Road access shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include details of hard surfacing and a timescale for carrying out the works. The access shall be maintained in accordance with the approved scheme for the lifetime of the development.

3.     The permission for the 4 buildings hereby approved shall be for a limited period of 5 years expiring on 10 October 2024 when the building works carried out under this permission shall be removed and the land reinstated to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority unless prior permission has been obtained in writing from the Local Planning Authority for their retention.

Reasons

1.       For the avoidance of doubt.

2.       To reduce the possibility of deleterious material being deposited on the public highway (loose stones etc.) and to ensure surface water from the site is not deposited on the public highway causing dangers to road users.

3.       The buildings by virtue of their construction and appearance are not suitable for permanent retention.

Notes to Applicant

1.     The Council has acted positively and proactively in the determination of this application by working to determine it within the eight-week 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.     The development makes it necessary to improve the vehicular crossing over a verge of the public highway. These works shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the Highway Authority.  Works will be subject to a design check and site inspection for which a fee will apply. The application process can be found at: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/licences-permits/temporary-activities

(Having declared  ...  view the full minutes text for item 45.10

Change of use from spa and beauty salon to school (Class D1)

Durban House Heritage Centre, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, NG16 3DZ

Change of use to from spa and beauty salon to school (Class D1)

Durban House Heritage Centre, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, NG16 3DZ.

The application, which sought permission to change the use of Durban House to a school, was brought before the Committee as the Council is the owner of the site.

There were no late items.

Ms Julie Hadler-Forman (on behalf of the applicant) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

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

·       The building was important to the heritage of Broxtowe and it should be a success.

·       There were concerns over increased traffic.

·       Increased traffic may be problematical but it would be a suitable building for schoolchildren.

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 the site location plan and block plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 6 August 2019, the proposed basement, ground floor and first floor layout plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 13 august 2019 and the site layout plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 11 September 2019.

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.

Notes to Applicant

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

2.       The planning permission relates only to the change of use. Any external alterations to the building or to the site may require separate planning permission.

3.       The proposal makes it necessary to provide “school keep clear” markings fronting the site. This will require a traffic regulation order. You are required to contact the County Council’s customer services team to liaise with highway improvement team to arrange for these works to be carried out on telephone 0300 500 80 80.

(Having declared an interest in the item Councillor M Radulovic MBE left the meeting for the item before discussion or voting thereon.)

Construction of 3 Industrial Units (Class B2)

Mushroom Farm Court, Medowbank Way, Eastwood,

Nottinghamshire, NG16 3SR

Construct 3 Industrial Units (Class B2)

Mushroom Farm Court, Meadowbank Way, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire

The application for the construction of three additional industrial units on an existing site was brought before the Committee as the Council is the owner.

There were no late items.

Mr Andy Meakin (objector) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

Members debated the application and stated that a site visit would be beneficial to assess the nature of the application.

RESOLVED that consideration of the application be deferred.

Minor material amendment to planning reference 19/00047/MMA to alter the highway access

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

Minor material amendment to planning reference 19/00047/MMA to alter the highway access

Land north of Common Lane and west of Common Farm, Common Lane, Watnall

This item was moved from 5.10 in the agenda to accommodate public speakers in attendance for other applications.

The application, called in by Councillor J M Owen, was a minor material amendment that sought to amend the position of the approved junction on Main Road serving the development.

There were no late items or public speakers.

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

·       The application was controversial when it was first submitted as the pedestrian refuge had been lost at a very tight junction. The pedestrian refuge should be returned.

·       Representation would have to be made to the County Council to replace the refuge, these could be made by members of the Planning Committee who were also representatives of the County Council.

·       The recommendation should include reference to the inclusion of a pedestrian refuge in the middle of the road toward the north of the site.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the inclusion of a pedestrian refuge and the following conditions:

1.          The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of permission reference 18/00176/FUL, namely before 24^th July 2021.

2.          Application for approval of reserved matters in respect of phase 2 must be made no later than the expiration of five years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted, and the development of phase 2 must not begin later than five years from the final approval of the reserved matters for phase 2 or, in the case of approval on different dates, five years from the final approval of the last such matters to be approved.

3.          Phase 2 of the development hereby permitted shall not be commenced until approval of the details for appearance, layout, landscaping and scale for phase 2 (the reserved matters) has been obtained from the Local Planning Authority.

4.          The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with drawing numbers:

·       Location Plan

·       170926-031-09 Site Layout

·       170926-034-02 Layout

·       170926-035-01 Roof

·       170926-036.03 Elevations 1 of 2

·       170926-037-02 Elevations 2 of 2

·       8232-L-01e Landscaping

·       8232-L-02e Landscaping

·       8232-L-03e Landscaping

·       SK01 Rev P3 Access Junction Layout.

5.       The development shall be carried out in accordance with the materials detailed at page 8 of the design and access statement January 2018.

6.       The approved landscaping scheme shall be carried out no later than the first planting season following the substantial completion of phase 1 or occupation of the building, whichever is the sooner and any trees or plants which within a 5 year period, die, are removed or have become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with ones of similar size and species to the satisfaction of the local planning authority, unless written consent has been obtained from the Local Planning Authority for a variation.

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Unauthorised development.

235 Derby Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire NG9 3AZ

Unauthorised development

235 Derby Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3AZ

The development was brought before the Committee by Councillor D K Watts as compliance checks had revealed that breaches of planning control had taken place. The original recommendation suggested that it was expedient for enforcement action to be taken against an unauthorised balcony and the first floor windows in the east side elevation and west side elevation to remedy the breach of planning.

There were no late items or public speakers.

An amendment was proposed by Councillor D K Watts and seconded by Councillor J W McGrath that enforcement action against all breaches be taken providing that Legal Services was satisfied as to the positive outcome of enforcement action. On being put to the meeting, the amendment was carried.

          RESOLVED that enforcement action be taken against all breaches providing that the Council’s legal advice being satisfied as to the positive outcome of enforcement action.

Unauthorised Advertisement Board

Basfords LTD, Nottingham Road, Attenborough, Nottingham. NG9 6DP

Unauthorised advertisement board

Basfords Ltd, Nottingham Road, Attenborough, Nottingham, NG9 6DP

This matter, which was brought to the Committee by Councillor E Kerry, was initially brought to the Council’s attention in January 2018.  The advertisement board is large and dominant in appearance.  During initial contact with the business, the Council gave the option to either permanently remove the sign or to apply for advertisement consent to retain the sign. There were no late items or public speakers.

RESOLVED that enforcement action be taken to secure the removal of the unauthorised advertisement.

The Committee noted that the position remained unchanged from that reported at its meeting on 4 September 2019. The Council was not therefore currently at risk of special measures based on the figures reported to the Committee on the aforementioned date.

The delegated decisions were noted.