Agenda and draft 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 W Mee declared a non-registrable, prejudicial interest in item 7.1, as he had voiced an opinion on the application regarding the Blue Monkey Brewery site, which was for noting, the decision having been taken under delegated powers by officers.  Minute number 13.1 refers.

Councillor G Marshall declared a non-pecuniary, non-registrable interest in item 5.2 as he had stood for election against one of the public speakers.  Minute number 11.2 refers.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 11 June 2025.

The minutes of the meeting on 11 June 2025 were confirmed and signed as a correct record, subject to a minor amendment.

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

Construct detached single storey dwelling

Garden At 55 Mansfield Road, Brinsley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5AF

Garden At 55 Mansfield Road, Brinsley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 5AF

Construct detached single storey dwelling

Councillor E Williamson requested that this proposal come before Committee.

There were no late items.

Jason Bryant, on behalf of the applicant and Councillor E Williamson, Ward Member, made representation to the Committee prior to the general debate.

Having considered all of the evidence before them, the Committee commenced the debate.  There was concern that the development would have an impact on the openness and amenity of the green belt without any Very Special Circumstances in support of the application being identified.  As the debate progressed it was noted that the proposed development would be at the end of a run of houses and would not have a significant impact on the green belt.  Comments from the Highway Department were noted.

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved.

RESOLVED that the precise wording of the approval and conditions, to include plans, time and materials, be delegated to the Chair of the Planning Committee in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development.

Conditions:

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

Reason: 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.      The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the Site Location Plan and drawing numbered BR11A, received by the Local Planning Authority on 7 May 2025; drawing number BR13B received by the Local Planning Authority on 14 May 2025; and drawing number BR12B received by the Local Planning Authority on 15 May 2025.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

3.      Notwithstanding details provided, no above ground works shall be carried out until details of the manufacturer, type and colour of the bricks and tiles to be used in facing elevations and roof have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and the development shall be constructed only in accordance with those details.

Reason: Limited 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 Part 2 (2019) and Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

4.      No above ground works shall be commenced until, details of a visibility splay, the extent of which should be informed by a speed survey, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details should include the extent of any removal of hedging along Mansfield Road. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to first occupation and retained for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety to accord with Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and Policy 17 of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan (2019).

5.      No development shall take place  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.1

Change of use of land to outdoor children’s recreation area (use class F2c) and associated works

Land Adjacent High Park Cottages, Moorgreen, Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire

Change of use of land to outdoor children’s recreation area (use class F2c) and associated works

Land Adjacent High Park Cottages, Moorgreen, Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire

Councillor M Brown requested the application be brought before the Committee.

There was a late item proposing an amendment to condition 4 regarding opening times for the development.

Vicky Heath, the agent on behalf of the applicant and Patricia Morton, objecting, made representation to the Committee prior to the general debate.

The Committee gave consideration to all representations before it, with the debate covering biodiversity net gain, the impact on the access road and the lack of toilet facilities.  There was concern that the suggested operating hours would mean that the noise from cars would have an impact on the amenity of neighbouring properties.

It was proposed by Councillor G Bunn and seconded by Councillor G Marshall that the hours of operation for the site in condition 4 be amended to 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm Saturday and at no time on Sundays or Bank Holiday Mondays and other public holidays without the prior agreement in writing of the local Planning Authority. On being put to the meeting the motion was carried.

RESOLVEDthat planning permission, as amended, be granted subject to the following conditions:

Construct single storey front and side extension

34 Town Street, Bramcote, NG9 3HH

Construct single storey front and side extension

34 Town Street, Bramcote, NG9 3HH

The application was brought before the Committees at the request of Councillor D K Watts.

There were no late items.

Judith Mason, the applicant, made representation to the Committee prior to the general debate.

The Committee noted all of the representations before it and debated the item.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted.

RESOLVED that the precise wording of the approval and conditions, to include plans, time, materials and comments from the Conservation Officer, be delegated to the Chair of the Planning Committee in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development.

Conditions :

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

Reason: 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.      The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the Site Location Plan (1:1250), Proposed Site Plan (1:200), Proposed Block Plan (1:200), Proposed Roof Plan, Proposed Elevations, Proposed Sections and Proposed Floor Plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 12 May 2025.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

3.      The proposed single storey front and side extension shall be constructed using the materials annotated on the application form received by the Local Planning Authority on 12 May 2025.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of external appearance and in accordance with the aims of Policy 17 of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan (2019) and Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014).

4.

·      All new windows must not be stormproofed and cannot feature visible trickle vents

·      The new rooflight must be conservation profile and fitted flush to the roof plane

·      The window openings cannot feature soldier course lintels.

·      The verges and eaves of the new extension must not be cloaked

·      There must be no boiler flue, extractor outlet or other accretion installed on the gable end of the new extension facing onto Town Street 

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the conservation area in accordance with the Aims of Policy 11 of the Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and Policy 23 of the Part 2 Local Plan (2019).

Note to Applicant

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

2.      The proposed development lies within an area that has been defined by the Mining Remediation Authority as containing coal mining features at surface or shallow depth. These features may include: mine entries (shafts and adits); shallow coal workings; geological features (fissures and break lines); mine gas and former surface mining sites. Although such features are seldom readily visible, they can often be present and problems can occur, particularly as a result of new development taking place.

Any form of development over or within the influencing distance of a mine entry can  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.3

To consider a response to the Reform of Planning Committees: Technical Consultation.

Consideration was given to the consultation response that had been prepared on behalf of the Committee.  It was noted that there were no changes to what had been proposed and the Committee echoed the concerns of officers, in particular that the changes were aimed at taking away local democracy, meaningful engagement and accountability.

At the request of Councillor G Marshall and Councillor G Bunn, the vote was recorded and the voting was as follows:

          RESOLVED that the response at the appendix be approved.

None received.

The Committee noted the delegated decisions.

The Committee noted the appeal decisions.