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.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.

The minutes of the meeting of Wednesday, 11 November 2025 were confirmed and signed as a correct record, with a minor amendment.

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

Change of use of land to cricket pitch, including siting of practice nets

25_00612_REG3 - Land East of Stapleford Road, Trowell

Change of use of land to cricket pitch, including siting of practice nets

Land East of Stapleford Road, Trowell

A decision on this application was deferred by the Committee on 12 November 2025.

There was a late item comprising an email from a group named ‘Flooded People UK’ supporting the work of a local group and requesting an independent assessment of cumulative flood risk.

Two public speakers, Ms. Shanaya Parr, opposing, and Mr. Ryan Vaughan, Economic Development Officer, supporting, made representation to the Committee before the general debate. Ms. Parr was not able to attend the meeting, so their written statement was read out.

The Committee gave consideration to all of the representations before it, with debate covering the need for the project to be contractually committed by March 2026, the history of flooding in the area since 2018, the area’s geology, and the effects of climate change. Comments were also made on the benefits of a green area to the area’s ecology and the importance of the alleviation plan.

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved.

Construct two storey rear extension

7 Moorgreen, Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2FD

Construct two storey rear extension

17 Moorgreen, Newthorpe, Nottingham

Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE requested that this application come before the Committee.

Ms. Liberty Flint, applicant, made representation to the Committee prior to the general debate.

Having considered all of the evidence before it, the Committee discussed Green Belt boundaries that some Members feel are irrational, and the pragmatism of overruling Green Belt policy in some Planning cases.

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved, 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.

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 drawings numbered: Site Location and Block Plan reference 050_102_C received by the Local Planning Authority on 22.09.25, and Existing and Proposed floor plans and elevations reference 050_101_F received by the Local Planning Authority on 17.11.25.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt.

3.          The extension shall be constructed using render and tiles of a type, texture and colour so as to match those of the existing building.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of external appearance and 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).

Note 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.          Burning of commercial waste is a prosecutable offence. It also causes unnecessary nuisance to those in the locality. All waste should be removed by an appropriately licensed carrier.

3.          This permission is valid only for the purposes of Part III of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990. It does not remove the need to obtain any other consents that may be necessary, nor does it imply that such other consents will necessarily be forthcoming. It does not override any restrictions contained in the deeds to the property or the rights of neighbours. You are advised to check what other restrictions there are and what other consents may be needed, for example from the landowner, statutory bodies and neighbours. This permission is not an approval under the Building Regulations.

Construct two storey side/rear extension and single storey rear and front extensions

15 Newton Drive, Stapleford, NG9 7GS

Construct two storey side/rear extension and single storey rear and front extensions

15 Newton Drive, Stapleford. NG9 7GS

Councillor J McGrath requested that this application be considered by the Committee.

Mr. Terence Hall, objecting, made representation to the Committee prior to the general debate.

The Committee debated the item, giving due regard to the evidence before it, noting that a construction method statement is awaiting approval and registering concern about parking, the retaining wall of the objector’s garage, overlooking, and parking.

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved.

Construct new Leisure Centre on existing car park, along with new temporary car park, and demolition of the existing leisure centre to form new permanent car park

Bramcote Leisure Centre, Derby Road, Bramcote Nottinghamshire NG9 3GF

Construct new Leisure Centre on existing car park, along with new temporary car park, and demolition of the existing leisure centre to form new permanent car park.

Bramcote Leisure Centre, Derby Road, Bramcote Nottinghamshire NG9 3GF

The application is brought to the Committee as it is a Council application.

There were no public speakers for this item.

Entering the general debate, the Committee discussed delays to consultation, whether the swimming club and staff are happy with the pool and viewing gallery’s design, and any agreements reached with the school. The broader funding of leisure in Broxtowe, the Ecological Impact Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain, and provision of staff changing areas were also raised.

RESOLVED thatplanning permission be approved.

Stop up part of Beeston footpath number 63 and create an alternative footpath.

Thane Road to Beeston Canal, Beeston

Stop up part of Beeston footpath number 63 and create an alternative footpath.

Thane Road to Beeston Canal, Beeston

This item was brought to Committee to make a diversion Order under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

There were no public speakers for this item.

RESOLVED that the public footpath diversion order be made.

A question was asked relating to traffic disruption relating to Avant Homes application 25/00853/NMA.

The Committee noted the delegated decisions.

The Committee noted the appeal decisions.