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 7 December 2022.

The minutes of the meeting on 7 December 2022 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

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

Demolition of garages to south of 84 Chilton Drive and construction of 2 x two bedroom semi-detached dwellings and private amenity space. Creation of parking area with landscaping

Garages at Chilton Drive, Watnall, Nottinghamshire

Demolition of garages to south of 84 Chilton Drive and construction of 2 x two bedroom semi-detached dwellings and private amenity space. Creation of parking area with landscaping

Garages at Chilton Drive, Watnall, Nottinghamshire

This application was brought before Planning Committee as the Council is the landowner and applicant.

There were late items comprised of comments on contamination and a resulting condition for the Committee to consider.

Peter Goodrick, on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

Discussions included a comment that the proper address was Kimberley, that construction vehicles could cause disruption at the site and that the car parking for the development would need to be carefully considered.

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

Construct single storey front extension

12 Chapel Street, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NP 

Construct single storey front extension

12 Chapel Street, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NP 

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

There were no late items for consideration.

Peter Saunders, objecting, Councillor M J Crow, Ward Member, and Councillor S Easom, Ward Member, made representation to the Committee prior to the general debate.

The Committee debated the application and there were comments on the small size of the properties and the need to modernise versus the impact of the proposed development on the street scene. There was concern that the application proposed a major alteration to the front of the property, which would have a negative impact on the Conservation Area.

            RESOLVED that planning permission be refused with the precise wording of the refusal to be delegated to the Vice Chair of Planning Committee in conjunction with the Head of Planning and Economic Development.

Reasons

The development would have a detrimental impact on the visual amenity of the street scene and would fail to enhance the character of the Kimberley Conservation Area, contrary to the aims of Policies 10 and 11 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and Policies 17 and 23 of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan (2019).

Retain change of use from four separate dwellinghouses (C3) (two flats at 194, numbers 196 and 198)  to a residential institution (C2)

194, 196 and 198 Station Road Beeston NG9 2AY

Retain change of use from four separate dwellinghouses (C3) (two flats at 194, numbers 196 and 198) to a residential institution (C2)

194, 196 and 198 Station Road Beeston NG9 2AY

This application had been called before Committee by Councillor L A Lally and Councillor P Lally.

There were no late items and no public speakers.

It was noted that any noise would be controlled as part of a resident’s management plan and that similar properties in the Borough had not given any cause for concern.

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

Construct two storey front and side extensions and balcony to rear

107 Babbington Lane, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2PT

Construct two storey front and side extensions and balcony to rear

107 Babbington Lane, Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2PT

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

There were no late items and no public speakers.

It was noted that the property was situated on a large plot of land and that the proposed development would not have a negative impact on the openness and amenity of the Green Belt.

            RESOLVED that Planning Permission be granted with the precise wording of the approval and conditions delegated to the Vice Chair of Planning Committee in conjunction with the Head of Planning and Economic Development.

Construct two storey side extension

25 Mansfield Road, Nether Green, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3DW

Construct two storey side extension

25 Mansfield Road, Nether Green, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3DW

This application was brought before Committee for determination by Councillor J P T Parker.

There were no late items for the Committee to consider.

Councillor J P T Parker, Ward Member, addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

There were no concerns regarding the proposed development and its impact on the openness and amenity of the Green Belt.

            RESOLVED that Planning Permission be granted with the precise wording of the approval and conditions delegated to the Vice Chair of Planning Committee and the Head 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.

2.       The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the site location and application form received by the Local Planning Authority 9 August 2022, proposed principal elevation plan, rear elevation plan, side elevation plan, ground floor plan, first floor plan and roof plan received by the Local Planning Authority 24 November 2022/

3.       Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no enlargement improvement or alterations to the dwelling falling within Class A shall be undertaken.

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.       In the interests of privacy and amenity for nearby residents 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).

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Note to Applicant

1.       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

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

Retain the change of use to car wash and car valeting business (revised scheme)

Manor Garage, 92 Church Street, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8DJ

Retain the change of use to car wash and car valeting business (revised scheme)

Manor Garage, 92 Church Street, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, NG9 8DJ

Councillor J W McGrath had requested that this item be brought before the Committee.

There were no late items.

Amir Ali, applicant, and Mark Donegan, objecting, addressed the Committee prior to the general debate. 

A statement was read out on behalf of Councillor J W McGrath.

There was concern about the noise that would be created by the vacuuming and valeting of cars.  It was noted that the acoustic fences would not cancel out all noise to neighbouring properties.  There was also concern that because the valeting was to happen outside, the noise would carry further, causing more harm to neighbour amenity. 

            RESOLVED that Planning Permission be refused with the precise working of the reasons and refusal to be delegated to the Vice Chair of Planning Committee in conjunction with the Head of Planning and Economic Development.

Reasons

The submitted scheme, by virtue of its design is out of keeping with the prevailing character of properties in this location to the detriment of the visual amenity of the locality. The proposed car wash facility will have a significant impact on the living conditions of nearby residents by virtue of additional noise and disturbance emanating from the premises, above what can reasonably be expected in a predominantly residential area.  The proposed development is therefore contrary to Policy 10 of the Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy (2014) and Policy 17 of the Broxtowe Part 2 Local Plan (2019).

To update members on the performance of the Planning Department with regard to planning applications and appeals.

The appeal statistics were noted.

The appeal decision was noted.

There was a minor disturbance. Councillor M Handley proposed and Councillor S J Carr seconded that there be a brief adjournment to address the situation.  The meeting resumed thereafter.

The delegated decisions were noted.