Agenda item

Construct 39 bedroom hotel (Class C1) with associated

car parking and ancillary development

Land to the north of Old Moor Lodge, Mornington Crescent,

Nuthall, NG16 1QE

Construct 39 bedroom hotel (Class C1) with associated car parking and ancillary development

Land to the north of Old Moor Lodge, Mornington Crescent, Nuthall, NG16 1QE

The application, which sought permission to erect a 39 bedroom hotel next to the Old Moor Lodge public house, had been called in by Councillor P J Owen.  The item had been deferred by the Committee at the meeting of 18 April 2018 to allow for further discussion with applicant and highways to enable members to fully understand current parking levels, proposed parking levels and whether there would be sufficient parking, specifically at peak times such as early evening.

The Committee was asked to note the late item comprised of an email from a resident documenting their concerns about car parking in the area.

Ms Tina Morhouse (on behalf of the applicant) and Mrs Meena Sahdev (objecting) addressed the Committee prior to the general debate.

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

·       Planning permission had previously been granted for a 44 bedroom hotel, but this had lapsed.

·       The scheme had been revised to provide 11 additional car parking spaces, including four disabled spaces. 

·       The hotel would bring in tourists and therefore create jobs in the area.

The motion was proposed by Councillor M Handley and seconded by Councillor L A Ball BEM.  On being put to the meeting the motion was carried unanimously.

          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     drawing numbers: Location Plan, 4366 A001, received by the Local Planning Authority 19^th December 2017, Soft Landscape Details, MR17-057/101A, and Ground Investigation Report (J17152A February 2018) received by the Local Planning Authority 20th March 2018, Proposed Elevations and Roof Plan, 4366 A102E, Proposed Floor Plans, 4366 A101B received by the Local Planning Authority 23rd March 2018 and Proposed Compound Plan, 4366 A009B, Proposed Fence Details, 4366 A055C, Proposed Site Plan, 4366 AO22J and Proposed Hard Landscaping, 4366 AO44D received by the Local Planning Authority 2^nd May 2018.

3.     No part of the development hereby permitted shall be brought into use until the parking, turning and servicing areas are provided in accordance with the approved plans. The parking, turning and servicing areas shall not be used for any purpose other than parking, turning, loading and unloading of vehicles, and shall remain available as such for the life of the development.

4.     The development hereby approved shall be undertaken and carried out in accordance with the details and mitigations measures outlined in the submitted Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Torc Ecology, July 2017) and the Badger EcIA Report (Torc Ecology, October 2017).

5.     The 1.8 metre high close boarded timber fence shown on drawing no. 4366-A005 Rev B, received by the Local Planning Authority on 5^th April 2018 shall be erected in its entirety prior to development (including site clearance) commencing and shall be retained for the life of the development.

6.     The approved landscaping shall be carried out not later than the first planting season following the substantial completion of the development or occupation of the building(s), whichever is the sooner and any trees or plants which, within a period of 5 years, 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.

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 Interest of highway safety.

4.     To ensure the development does not have an adverse impact upon species specifically protected under the schedule of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 in accordance with the aims of the NPPF.

5.     In the interests of visual amenity.

6      To ensure the development presents a more pleasant appearance in the locality.

Note to applicant

1.     The Council has acted positively and proactively in the determination of this application in line with the guidance contained within paragraphs 186 and 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework, by seeking amended plans to address the issues identified on the officers site visit.

2.     Given the proximity of residential neighbours to the application site, contractors are advised to limit any noisy construction works to between 08.00 – 18.00 on Monday – Friday and between 08.00 – 13.00 on Saturdays, and not at all on Sundays or Public Holidays.

No clearance of vegetation shall be conducted during the bird breeding season (March to August inclusive), except under the guidance of a suitably qualified and experienced ecologist.