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.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the       meeting held on 22 April 2020 and 4 May 2020.

The minutes of the meeting held on 5 May 2020 were approved as a correct record and signed.

Construct 132 apartments (Class C3) and flexible use commercial unit (retail / financial and professional services / restaurant /bar / takeaway / assembly and leisure - Classes A1- A5 and D2) with car parking and landscaping (reserved matters relating to planning permission reference 18/00360/FUL)

Land South East Of B & M, Styring Street & Station Road, Beeston

Construct 132 apartments (Class C3) and flexible use commercial unit (retail / financial and professional services / restaurant /bar /takeaway / assembly and leisure – Classes A1- A5 and D2) with car parking and landscaping (reserved matters relating to planning permission reference 18/00360/FUL)

Land South East Of B & M, Styring Street & Station Road, Beeston

This application sought planning permission to construct 132 apartments and flexible use commercial units with car parking and landscaping and was deferred from the meeting of 5 May 2020.

Members considered the late items for the application which included concerns raised over the design and height of the building.

Mr S Craven (objector) submitted a formal written representation that was read to members of the Committee, Mr I Jowett (applicant) submitted a formal written representation that was read to members of the Committee.

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

•           The Highways objection by Nottinghamshire County Council.

•           A vital opportunity for regeneration of Beeston offering much needed accommodation.

A recorded vote was proposed by Councillor P J Owen and seconded by Councillor D K Watts. The voting was as follows:

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the following

conditions:

1.         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with drawings referenced:

Red Line Overall Development Rev A; Proposed Block Plan Rev A; Proposed Section AA & BB Rev A;

Proposed Section CC & DD Rev B;

Ground Level Landscape General Arrangement Plan Rev S4/P04;

Site sections S4/P01;

01 Level Podium Garden Hard and Soft Landscape Proposals Rev S4/P01;

03 Level Roof Terrace Hard and Soft Landscape Proposals Rev S4/P01;

Proposed East and West Elevations Rev C;

Proposed North and South Elevations Rev B;

Proposed Plan – Level 00 Rev B;

Proposed Plan – Level 00 Mezzanine Rev B;

Proposed Plan – Level 01 Rev C;

Proposed Plan – Level 02 Rev C;

Proposed Plan – Level 03 Rev C;

Proposed Plan – Level 04 Rev C;

Proposed Plan – Level 05 Rev C;

Proposed Plan – Level 06 Rev C;

Proposed Roof Plan Rev B;

Proposed Section EE & FF and

Proposed Section GG.

2.         No development shall commence until a 1m square sample panel of each proposed brick type, indicating brick bonding, mortar colour and pointing technique, has been constructed on site and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

3.         No development above slab level shall commence until details of the numbers, types and locations of bat and bird boxes have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The bat and bird boxes shall be installed in accordance with the agreed details prior to first occupation of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.1

Change of use from Former Dyeworks (Class B2) to storage and distribution (Blass B8) for a temporary period of 3 years

Former Dyeworks Site, West End Street, Stapleford, NG9 7DA

Change of use from Former Dyeworks (Class B2) to storage and distribution (Class B8) for a temporary period of 3 years

Former Dyeworks Site, West End Street, Stapleford, NG9 7DA

This application sought planning permission for the change of use from a former dyeworks (Class B2) to storage and distribution (Class B8) for a temporary period of 3 years and had been brought before the Committee at the request of Councillor R D MacRae.

There were no late items or public statements for this application. 

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

•           The proposal was appropriate for the site.

•           Further traffic issues that would arise from the increased number of vehicle movements.

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 (1:1250) received by the Local Planning Authority on 6 December 2019 and drawing number DB/MF/010/012/100 received by the Local Planning Authority on 12 December 2019.

3.  Deliveries and collections by commercial vehicles shall only be made to or from the site between 08:00 - 17:00 hours Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 13:00 hours on Saturday and at no time on Sundays, bank holidays and other public holidays.

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 the immediate 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.

2.  The site falls within land that may be required to construct and/or operate Phase 2b of a high speed rail line known as High Speed Two.  Powers to construct and operate High Speed Two are to be sought by promoting a hybrid Bill in Parliament.  As a result, the application site may be compulsory purchased. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/high-speed-two-limited for more information.

3.  The site owner should register to receive flood warnings and inform those associated with the site.

Construct first floor side extension and rear dormer (revised scheme)

88 Abbey Road Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 2HP

Construct First Floor Side Extension and Rear Dormer (Revised Scheme)

88 Abbey Road Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 2HP

This application sought planning permission to construct a first floor side extension and rear dormer (revised scheme) and had been brought before the Committee at the request of Councillor S J Carr.

Members considered the late items for the application which included photographs provided by the applicant detailing the street scene.

Mr Ahmed (applicant) submitted a formal written representation that was read to members of the Committee.

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

•           The proposal was appropriate for the site.

•           There was no loss of neighbour amenity

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted with the precise wording of the conditions 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.

2.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the site location plan and drawings numbered: NGB112-88-03 Rev H, NGB112-88-02 Rev B and NGB112-88-04 Rev C.

3.       The extension and dormer shall be constructed using bricks and tiles 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.        No such details were submitted and to ensure the development presents a satisfactory standard of external appearance, in accordance with the aims of Policy 17 of the Broxtowe 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

Construct 10 dwellings, together with associated infrastructure and public open space

Land off west side Newmanleys Road, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire  

Construct 10 dwellings, together with associated infrastructure and public open space

Land Off West Side Newmanleys Road, Eastwood , Nottinghamshire 

This application sought planning permission to construct 10 dwellings, together with associated infrastructure and public open space and had been brought before the Committee due to the request for an Education Contribution from the County Council.

There were no late items or public statements for this application. 

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

• Reasonable to ask for education contribution.
• There was need for housing.

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 following plans:

Site Location Plan – R9089-RLA-20-XX-DR-A-2101

Existing Site Layout Plan – R9089-RLA-20-XX-DR-A-2102

Proposed Site Layout Plan – R9089-RLA-20-XX-DR-A-2103 B

Proposed Boundaries Plan – R9089-RLA-20-XX-DR-A-2104

Proposed Material Plan – R9089-RLA-20-XX-DR-A-2105

Proposed Building Heights Plan – R9089-RLA-20-XX-DR-A-2107

Proposed Site Sections – R9089-RLA-20-XX-DR-A-2121

Proposed Street Elevation – R9089-RLA-19-XX-DR-A-2123

House Type 18A-S-471/599 – R9089-RLA-18-ZZ-DR-A-2130

House Type 18A-NS-670/758 – R9089-RLA-19-ZZ-DR-A-2131 A

House Type 18A-S-838 – R9089-RLA-18-ZZ-DR-A-2132

House Type 18A-S-838 V1 – R9089-RLA-18-ZZ-DR-A-2133

Levels and Drainage Appraisal – 12734-HYD-XX-XX-DR-C-2001 P01

Tree Protection Plan – 19-79-04

Detailed Soft Landscape Proposals - 19-079-075

Received by the LPA on the 3rd and 6th February 2020.

3.         The dwellings hereby approved shall not be first occupied until their driveways and parking areas are surfaced in a hard, bound material (not loose gravel) for a minimum of 5.5 metres behind the highway boundary and constructed so as to prevent the unregulated discharge of surface water onto the highway.  The surfaced drive shall then be maintained in such hard bound material for the life of the development. 

4.         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 necessary remedial measures have been implemented in full and that they have rendered the site free from risk to human health from the contaminants identified.

5.         Prior to being first brought into use the Public Open Space hereby permitted shall have a minimum of 600mm clean cover (nominally 150mm topsoil and 450mm subsoil) over a basal anti-dig membrane. The details of which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

6.         The open space shall be managed by a private management company and a detailed landscape management plan, including long term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscape areas, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the occupation of any development. This arrangement shall be in place for the lifetime of the development. 

7.         This development shall not begin until  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.4

Construct 4 dwellings and garages

3 Swingate, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2PG

Construct 4 dwellings and garages

3 Swingate, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2PG

This application sought planning permission to construct 4 dwellings and garages had been brought before the Committee at the request of Councillor R S Robinson.

Members considered the late items for the application which included three further objections.

Mr J Kennedy (objector) submitted a formal written representation that was read to members of the Committee, Councillor R S Robinson addressed the Committee as ward member.

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

•         substandard degree of highway safety, in particular the access

•         adverse impact on amenities of neighbouring properties.

RESOLVED that the application be refused with the precise wording of the refusal to be delegated to the Head of Planning and Economic Development in consultation with the Chair of the Planning Committee:

1.  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.

2.  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 the residents of the neighbouring properties on Angus Close, Swingate and Clive Cresent. Accordingly proposal is contrary to the aims Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014) Policy 10 and Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan (2019) Policy 17.

3.  The proposed development, by virtue of its location off a narrow private drive would provide a substandard means of access and would be detrimental to highway safety. Accordingly the proposal is contrary to the aims Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014) Policy 10 and Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan (2019) Policy 17.

Construct industrial units (Class B2) including associated hard surfacing

Midland Industrial Designers, Common Lane, Watnall, Nottinghamshire NG16 1HD

Construct industrial units (class B2) including associated hard surfacing

Midland Industrial Designers, Common Lane, Watnall, Nottinghamshire NG16 1HD

This application sought permission to construct industrial units (class B2) including associated hard surfacing.

There were no late items or public speakers for this application. 

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

•           The proposal was appropriate for the site.

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 N7667-101 (1:1250), N7667-100 (1:200), and N7667-01A (1:100, 1:500); received by the Local Planning Authority on 12 March and 17 April 2020.

3.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the parking, turning and servicing areas are surfaced in a bound material with the parking bays clearly delineated in accordance with drawing numberN7667 -01. The parking, turning and servicing areas shall be maintained in the bound material for the life of the development and shall not be used for any purpose other than the parking, turning and loading and unloading of vehicles.

4.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 necessary remedial measures have been implemented in full and that they have rendered the site free from risk to human health from the contaminants identified.

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 that adequate off-street parking provision is made to reduce the possibilities of the proposed development leading to on-street parking in the area.

4.         In the interest of public health and 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 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.6

Construct two storey rear/side and single storey rear extensions and raised decking

1A Trevor Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1GR

Construct two storey rear/side and single storey rear extensions and raised decking

1a Trevor Road Beeston Nottinghamshire NG9 1GR

This application sought planning permission to construct two storey rear/side and single storey rear extensions and raised decking and had been brought before the Committee at the request of Councillor G Marshall.

There were no late items for this application.

Ms Eldeghaidy (objector) submitted a formal written representation that was read to members of the Committee, Mr R Foster (applicant) submitted a formal written representation that was read to members of the Committee.

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

•           adverse impact on neighbour amenity

•           loss of privacy and light

•           the proposal would be overbearing on neighbouring properties

RESOLVED that the application be refused with the precise wording of the refusal to be delegated to the Head of Planning and Economic Development in consultation with the Chair of the Planning Committee:

The proposed extension and decking would result in an unacceptable loss of amenity for the residents of the neighbouring properties due to the height of the two storey side/rear extension, the higher level of the site compared to neighbouring properties and the proximity of the extension to the side (north east) boundary.  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).

The Committee noted the appeal decisions.

The Committee noted the delegated decisions.