Planning Committee – 2 February 2005

Chairman: Councillor Wardle
Venue: Council Chamber, Pittwood House, Scunthorpe
Time: 2pm

AGENDA

1. Substitutions.

2. Declarations of Personal and Personal and Prejudicial Interests, and significant contact with applicants, objectors or third parties (Lobbying).

3. To take the minutes of the meetings held on 5 January and 7 January, 2005 (Policy Meeting) as correct records and authorise the chairman to sign.

4. Applications deferred from previous meeting for site visits: –

(i) 04/1650 by Mr J Thompson and M Winter for the erection of 3 dwellings on land to the rear of 7,9 and 11 Main Street, Kirmington.

(ii) 04/1945 by Mr T Dobson – T Dobson Ltd for the extension of a cul-de-sac turning head at south-eastern end of the Blackthorns, Broughton

(iii) 04/1896 by C Masterson for the erection of single and two storey extensions and a detached garage (re-submission of 2004/0996) at 36 Butterwick Road, Messingham.

(iv) 04/1881 by Mr and Mrs P Harrold for retention of a conservatory at 36 Blenheim Court, Scunthorpe.

(v) 04/2016 by Mr Ellis Kynman for erection of a dwelling on land adjacent to 116 Akeferry Road, Graiselound.

5. Planning and other applications for determination by the committee.

6. Appeals.

7. Enforcement Update.

8. Planning Applications – Delegation Scheme.

9. Any other items, which the chairman decides are urgent, by reasons of special circumstances which must be specified.

Note: Reports are by the Head of Planning and Regeneration unless otherwise stated.

Minutes

PRESENT: – Councillor Wardle (Chairman in the chair ).

Councillors Bunyan, Eckhardt, England, Fordham, Grant, Kirk, Osborne, Waldron, Whiteley and Wood.

Councillors Briggs, O’Sullivan, Smith and Swift attended the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 37 (b).

The committee met at Pittwood House, Scunthorpe.

658 DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL AND PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS AND DECLARATIONS OF SIGNIFICANT CONTACT WITH APPLICANTS OR THIRD PARTIES (LOBBYING) –The following members declared personal interests as follows: –

Member
Minute
Application
Nature of Interest
Councillor Eckhardt 661 (i) 03/0829 Member of Haxey Parish Council and involved in discussion of the application by that council
Councillor Eckhardt 661 (ix) 04/2099 Member of Haxey Parish Council and involved in discussion of the application by that council
Councillor England 661 (vi) 04/1973 Knew Applicant
Councillors Grant and Whiteley 660 (iv) 04/1881 Members of Bottesford Town Council
Councillors Grant and Whiteley 661 (xi) 04/2169 Members of Bottesford Town Council
Councillor Wood 661 (ii) 04/1418 Member of Glanford and Lindsey Lions which met at the club house

The following members declared personal and prejudicial interests as follows: –

Member
Minute
Application
Nature of Interest
Councillor Bunyan 660 (ii) 04/1945 Friend of Applicant
Councillor England 660 (iii) 04/1896 Resident of Westfield Drive and assisted in maintenance of grass verge affected by proposal
Councillor England 661 (ii) 04/1418 Member of organisation which used the facilities at Grange Park

Councillor Briggs, attending the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 37 (b), declared that he had a prejudicial personal interest in relation to application 04/1946. Accordingly he would leave the meeting prior to the consideration of that application.

The following member declared that he had been lobbied –

Member
Application
Councillor Osborne 04/1730

659 MINUTES – Resolved – That the minutes of the proceedings of the meetings held on 5 January and 7 January (Policy Meeting) 2005, having been printed and circulated amongst the members, be taken as read and correctly recorded and be signed by the chairman, subject to the correction of Minute 647 (xvi) by the replacement of all after “commercial use” by –

Resolved – That permission be granted in accordance with the recommendation contained in the report.”

660 (77) APPLICATIONS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING – In accordance with the decisions at the previous meeting, members had undertaken a site visit earlier in the day. The Head of Planning and Regeneration submitted reports and updated them orally.

(i) 04/1650 by Mr J Thompson and M Winter for the erection of 3 dwellings on land to the rear of 7,9 and 11 Main Street, Kirmington.

Moved by Councillor Wardle and seconded by Councillor Bunyan –

That permission be refused for reasons relating to poor access, the overpowering effect that the development would have in that part of Kirmington, the fact that it would constitute tandem and backland development and the danger to pedestrians arising from a door opening directly onto a driveway.

At the request of members a recorded vote was taken. The names of members voting for and against the motion are as follows –

FOR: Councillors Bunyan, Eckhardt, England, Osborne, Wardle and Wood.

AGAINST: Councillors Fordham, Grant, Kirk, Waldron and Whiteley.

Motion Carried

(Note: Prior to consideration of the following application, 04/1945, Councillor Bunyan, having declared a personal and prejudicial interest, left the meeting).

(ii) 04/1945 by T Dobson Ltd for the extension of a cul-de-sac turning head at south-eastern end of The Blackthorns, Broughton

Prior to consideration of this application, an objector and the applicant addressed the committee in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 35(e). The objector was concerned that the proposed access would mean traffic passing within twelve feet of the front window of one of the other objector’s houses. He claimed that it would be contrary to the provisions of Policy DS1 of the Local Plan as it would not reflect or enhance the character of the area. The garden of the adjacent house had been retained by the developer for the purposes of maintaining a pumping station on the land. It had been assumed that ownership of the land would pass to the owners of the house once the pumping station had been removed. The Blackthorns was not suitable for the volume of traffic which the proposed development might generate.

The applicant stated that the proposed access road met the standards required by the highway authority and would be suitable for up to 150 dwellings. It would give access to an area of land within the development limit of Broughton which was a brownfield site.

The Head of Planning and Regeneration reminded the committee that the application was for an access road and not for residential development. Any such proposal would require a separate planning application. There were no material planning reasons to refuse the application.

Resolved – That permission be granted in accordance with the recommendation contained in the report.

(Councillor Bunyan returned to the meeting at this point.)

(Note: Prior to consideration of the following application, 04/1896, Councillor England, having declared a personal and prejudicial interest, left the meeting).

(iii) 04/1896 by C Masterson for the erection of a single and two-storey extensions and a detached garage (re-submission of 2004/0996) at 38 Butterwick Road, Messingham

Prior to consideration of this application, an objector addressed the committee in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 35(e). She was concerned that the proposed garage would intrude on to the adjacent grassed area which was maintained by “Messingham in Bloom”. Vehicles should not be parked on that area. The road was narrow with poor visibility onto Butterwick Road. She had no objection to the proposed extensions.

The Head of Planning and Regeneration advised the committee that the garage would be permitted development. Only the extensions required planning permission. The grassed area was outside the application site.

Resolved – That permission be granted in accordance with the recommendation contained in the report.

(iv) 04/1881 by Mr and Mrs P Harrold for the retention of a conservatory at 36 Blenheim Court, Scunthorpe

The Head of Planning and Regeneration advised that since the preparation of the report it had been noted that the applicant had obscure glazed the windows in the north facing elevation. If members wished to grant permission the proposed condition would need to be amended to reflect this.

Resolved – That permission be granted subject to a condition requiring the retention of obscure glazing in the north facing windows at all times.

(v) 04/2016 by Mr Ellis Kynman for outline permission to erect a dwelling on land adjacent to 116 Akeferry Road, Graiselound, Haxey

Prior to consideration of this application, the applicant’s agent addressed the committee in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 35(e). She stated that there was continuous residential development on either side of the site which was a natural infill plot. Other applications had been approved for similar sites elsewhere in the area.

The Head of Planning and Regeneration reported a late objection from the occupier of a neighbouring property. He had no objection to the development of the site but requested that windows facing his property should be obscure glazed. The Head of Service advised that should outline permission be granted, this issue should be dealt with when considering Reserved Matters.

Resolved – That permission be refused in accordance with the recommendation contained in the report.

661 (78) PLANNING APPLICATIONS – The Head of Planning and Regeneration submitted a report incorporating a schedule containing details of applications for determination by the committee including summaries of policy context, representations arising from consultation and publicity and assessment of the applications. Officers updated the schedule orally in respect of late representations and other significant developments since its preparation.

(i) 03/0829 by SYHA Ltd for the erection of 6 bunglaows on land south of 2-8 Holm Road, Westwoodside

Resolved – (a) That permission be granted in accordance with Minute 548 (i) and a further six month period be allowed for the completion of the section 106 agreement, and (b) that in the absence of such an agreement being signed at the end of this period the Head of Planning and Regeneration be authorised to refuse the application on the grounds that policy H13 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan has not been fulfilled.

(Note: Prior to consideration of the following application, 04/1418, Councillor England, having declared a personal and prejudicial interest, left the meeting. Councillor Grant declared a personal interest in the application as he fished on the land.)

(ii) 04/1418 by Mr RW Price for the change of use of land to provide timber lodge holiday accommodation (maximum 12 units) at Grange Park Golf Course, Butterwick Road, Scunthorpe.

Prior to consideration of this application, the applicant and an objector addressed the committee in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 35(e).

The applicant stated that he agreed with the contents of the report. The objector stated that the applicant had previously applied for 48 units. He believed that, should permission be granted and the principle of development be established further units would follow.

Resolved – That permission be granted in accordance with the recommendation contained in the report.

(Councillor England returned to the meeting at this point.)

(iii) 04/1730 by Mr R Smith for the erection of 3 dwellings on land to the rear of 29 Eastoft Road, Crowle

Resolved – That permission be granted in accordance with the recommendation contained in the report.

(Note: Prior to consideration of the following application, 04/1946, Councillor Grant declared a personal interest in the application as a former member of Ashby Institute.)

(iv) 04/1946 by Ben Bailey Homes Ltd for the erection of 2 blocks of flats each containing 9 apartments at Ashby Institute, Collum Avenue, Scunthorpe.

Resolved – That permission be granted in accordance with the recommendation contained in the report.

(v) 04/1961 by Mr A Torn for the change of use from agricultural land to recreational land on land adjacent to Huntcliff School, Redbourne Mere, Kirton – in – Lindsey

Prior to consideration of this application, the applicant addressed the committee in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 35(e). He represented a group seeking to provide sports facilities in Kirton – in – Lindsey. Existing sports clubs in the town used privately owned facilities. A public facility was desperately needed. The group had a close relationship with the school and would make the facility available for its use..

The Head of Planning and Regeneration reported that the Archaeology Unit had requested a condition requiring a “watching brief” to be kept on the site.

Resolved – (a) That the committee is mindful to grant permission for the development; (b) that the application be referred to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) in accordance with statutory procedures to enable him to consider whether or not he wishes to intervene, and (c) that in the event of the ODPM deciding not to intervene the Head of Planning and Regeneration be authorised to grant permission subject to the conditions contained in the report and an additional condition as requested by the Archaeology Unit.

(vi) 04/1973 by Mr D Portess for the erection of a detached garage at 28 O’Hanlon Avenue, Brigg

Prior to consideration of this application, the applicant’s wife and an objector addressed the committee in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 35(e).

The applicant’s representative stated that the application had been significantly amended from that which had previously been refused. It was now pebble dashed rather than concrete as previously. A mature hedge obscured from the view of neighbours.

The objector stated that the garage would interfere with the visual amenities of himself and other neighbours. It was similar in shape, size and location to that for which permission had previously been refused.. It would be unsightly.

Resolved – That permission be refused in accordance with the recommendation contained in the report.

(vii) 04/2041 by Keigar Homes Ltd. for the erection of an access road and the erection of 3 detached houses on land off Burgon Crescent, Winterton

Councillor Smith attending the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 37(b) spoke against this application. He was concerned that it could potentially create additional traffic onto Churchfield.

Resolved – That permission be granted in accordance with the recommendation contained in the report.

(viii) 04/2068 by Mr D Stewart for the erection of a new dwelling (re-submission of 2004/0703) on Plot 16, Russett Lane, Wrawby

Resolved – That permission be granted in accordance with the recommendation contained in the report.

(ix) 04/2099 by Mr K Abell for the erection of a detached house (including demolition of existing bungalow) at 70 Doncaster Road, Westwoodside

Prior to consideration of this application an objector addressed the committee in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 35 (e). He stated that the development would be out of character with its location and would overshadow existing houses. It would place a burden on sewerage provision. It would encourage further development in the area in the future.

Resolved – That permission be refused in accordance with the recommendation contained in the report.

(x) 04/2105 by Mr C Thompson for the change of use of agricultural buildings to agricultural repairs and light fabrication, and the manufacture of cattle feed boxes at South Grange Farm, Carr Dyke Road, Burringham

Resolved – That permission be granted in accordance with the recommendation contained in the report.

(xi) 04/2169 by Mr and Mrs Fox for the erection of a two-storey extension at 8 Langley Drive, Bottesford.

Councillor Swift attending the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 37(b) spoke on this application. He suggested that members could benefit by undertaking a site visit.

Resolved – That consideration of this application be deferred until the next meeting and that members visit the site prior to that meeting.

662 (79) APPEALS – The Head of Planning and Regeneration submitted a report on the outcome of the following appeals.

2004/0061 Appeal against the refusal to grant planning permission to erect a two-storey extension and make alterations to a dwelling at Briar Garth, Ferry Lane, Winteringham Appeal dismissed.
2004/0064 Appeal against the refusal to grant planning permission to erect a chalet dwelling with integral garage and conservatory, including the demolition of existing garage, and increase access width and form turning area on land adjacent to 2 Moorwell Road, Bottesford Appeal dismissed.
2004/0185 Appeal against the refusal to grant planning permission to situate a portacabin in the rear garden for use as an office at 25 Redbourne Road, Hibaldstow Appeal dismissed.
2004/0271 Appeal against the refusal to grant planning permission to alter and extend a bungalow including the demolition of an existing garage at 6 Keepers Way, Church Town, Belton Appeal dismissed.
2004/0671 Appeal against the refusal to grant planning permission to vary condition 4 of application 2003/0983 to remove the restriction of the use of the barn and stables in connection with Wyvern House at Bracon, Belton Appeal dismissed.

Resolved – That the report be noted.

663 (80) ENFORCEMENT UPDATE – The Head of Planning and Regeneration submitted a schedule giving details of progress in respect of matters on which he had taken enforcement action under delegated powers.

Resolved – That the report be noted.

664 (81) PLANNING APPLICATIONS – DELEGATION SCHEME – Resolved – That consideration of this item be deferred for consideration at the Policy meeting to be held on 11 March, 2005.