Planning Committee – 11 March 2015
Chair: Councillor Bunyan
Venue: The Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Scunthorpe
Time: 2 pm
AGENDA
1. Substitutions.
2. Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and Personal or Personal and Prejudicial Interests, significant contact with applicants, objectors or third parties (Lobbying) and Whipping Arrangements (if any).
3. To take the minutes of the meeting held on 11 February 2015 as a correct record and authorise the chairman to sign.
4. Applications deferred from previous meeting for a site visit.
5. Major Planning Applications
6. Planning and other applications for determination by the committee.
7. Any other items, which the chairman decides are urgent, by reasons of special circumstances, which must be specified.
Note: All reports are by the Head of Development Management unless otherwise stated.
Minutes
PRESENT: – Cllr Bunyan (in the Chair)
Councillors Ali, Allcock, Collinson, Grant, Marper, Oldfield, N Sherwood and Waltham.
Councillors Evison, Poole, Redfern, K Vickers, P Vickers and Whiteley attended the meeting in accordance with Procedure Rule 1.37 (b).
The Committee met at the Civic Centre, Scunthorpe.
1645 DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND PERSONAL OR PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS, SIGNIFICANT CONTACT WITH APPLICANTS OR THIRD PARTIES (LOBBYING) AND WHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS (IF ANY) –
The following members declared personal interests as follows: –
| Member (s) | Minute | Application(s)Item | Nature of Interest | |
| Cllr Allcock
Cllr Bunyan Cllr Collinson Cllr England Cllr Marper Cllr Waltham |
1649 (viii)
1649 (iv) 1649 (ix) 1649 (vii) 1649 (ix) 1649 (v) |
2014/1366
2014/1148 2014/1396 2014/1347 2014/1396 2014/1271 |
Member of Haxey Parish Council
Knows Objector Member of Bottesford Town Council Knows Applicant Knows Agent Member of Brigg Town Council |
|
In addition, the following member declared that they had been lobbied: –
| Member (s) | Minute (s) | Application/Item (s) |
| Cllr Bunyan
Cllr England |
1649 (iv)
1649 (vii) |
2014/1148
2014/1347 |
| Cllr Waltham | 1649 (v) | 2014/1271 |
The following member attending the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 1.37 (b) declared a personal interest as follows: –
| Member (s) | Minute | Application(s) /Item |
Nature of Interest |
| Cllr Evison
Cllr Poole Cllr Redfern |
1648 (i)
1649 (vii) 1647 (i) |
2014/1301
2014/1347 2014/0533 |
School Governor
Knows applicant and objector Member of Epworth Town Council |
The following member attending the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 1.37 (b) declared that they had been lobbied as follows: –
| Member (s) | Minute | Application(s) /Item |
| Cllr Evison
Cllr Poole Cllr Redfern Cllr P Vickers |
1649 (xi)
1649 (vii) 1647 (i) 1648 (i) |
2015/0006
2014/1347 2014/0533 2014/1301 |
1646 MINUTES – Resolved – That the minutes of the proceedings of the meeting held on 11 February 2015, having been printed and circulated amongst the members, be taken as read and correctly recorded and be signed by the chairman.
1647 (33)APPLICATIONS DEFERRED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING – In accordance with the decision at a previous meeting, members had undertaken a site visit prior to the meeting. The Head of Development Management submitted a report.
(i) 2014/0533 by Ms L Garrett for outline planning permission to erect a detached dwelling with landscaping reserved for subsequent approval at 2 Hollingsworth Lane, Epworth.
Cllr Allcock spoke on this application and expressed concerns about the proposed development being cramped and leading to parking difficulties.
Cllr Redfern attending the meeting in accordance with Procedure Rule 1.37 (b) spoke on this application and also raised concerns over safety and the impact on neighbouring properties.
Resolved – That planning permission be refused.
Reason:
The proposed development would result in a cramped form of development with unsatisfactory access arrangements which would have an adverse effect on road safety, the character and appearance of the area and the amenity afforded neighbouring property. The proposal is therefore contrary to policies DS1 and H8 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan 2003, CS5 of the North Lincolnshire Core Strategy 2011 and guidance set at national level, in particular the National Planning Policy Framework and the National Planning Practice Guidance.
Informative:
In determining this application, the council, as local planning authority, has taken account of the guidance in paragraphs 186 and 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework in order to seek to secure sustainable development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions of the area.
1648 (34) MAJOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS – The Head of Development Management submitted reports containing details of major applications for determination by the Committee, including a summary of policy context, representations arising from consultation and publicity and assessment of the applications.
(i) 2014/1301 by Mr R Hart, Galliford Try for permission to construct a new build secondary school to accommodate 960 pupils on the same site as the existing school. The current school buildings will be demolished following decant into the new building.
Rebecca Wade from Galliford Try outlined the proposed application and explained that the location of the new school had been determined by site constraints and to cause minimum impact on the school during construction. The primary concern for access to the site was health and safety, and it was explained that the proposed access via Nightingale Close would provide segregation of construction traffic and pupils.
Steve Merrin from Galliford Try confirmed that for safety reasons, Nightingale Close was considered to be the best access route. He confirmed that a gate supervisor would be in situ at all times, and would be in contact with the site manager to ensure the operation ran smoothly.
It was confirmed that Nightingale Close would be kept clean by the contractors and that there would be no construction traffic at peak student flow times. CCTV monitoring would be in place throughout.
Jan Swan from the Education Funding Agency spoke about the Philip Pape sculpture that had been at Baysgarth School since 1970. She explained that efforts had been made to retain the sculpture, however no funding had been made available from the programme to cover the costs. It had been suggested that if the retention of the sculpture was not possible, without delaying the programme, that a photographic record be taken and retained in the records office at Barton.
Richard Briggs from Baysgarth School confirmed that a photographic record of the scuplture would be beneficial and the preferred option. He explained that the school had worked with the developers over the options available for access to the site, with safety being the priority. The members were advised that the community was excited about the project and that it would strengthen community resources available in Barton.
An objector to the application clarified that residents of Nightingale Close did not object to the proposed application and welcomed the proposal for a new school. The concerns were however with accessing the construction site via Nightingale Close, which he considered was unsuitable for construction traffic.
Concerns were expressed over the perceived lack of consultation, the impact on residents, parking issues and safety concerns if vehicles were reversing into the Close.
He thanked the local ward members for their support.
A second objector endorsed what had been previously mentioned and questioned whether the safety of the residents of Nightingale Close had been considered. It was requested that restricted windows be considered for construction traffic, deliveries be planned, that a named person be appointed to address any concerns of the residents. Attention was drawn to concerns over the access and egress from Caister Road onto Nightingale Close.
The objector summarised by requesting that the sculpture be retained if possible, as it was part of the heritage of the school.
The Head of Development Management clarified certain issues that had been raised by the objectors, including that there would be no reversing onto the site.
Cllr P Vickers and Cllr K Vickers attending the meeting in accordance with Procedure Rule 1.37 (b) spoke on this application. Cllr P Vickers endorsed the concerns that had been raised over the egress from and onto Caister Road and the increase in traffic. He then proposed that consideration be given to the following requests:-
- That construction traffic on Nightingale Close be restricted between the hours of 9.00am and 6.00pm.
- That ten parking spaces be provided for residents during construction.
- That access to the construction site be via Barton Road at weekends and during the school holidays.
- That the Philip Pape sculpture be retained.
- That residents be kept informed of the Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP).
Cllr Allcock requested that a further condition be included that a named person be designated to deal with any concerns of the residents.
Members engaged in further discussion with officers attending the meeting. The Head of Development Management responded, and also confirmed that the additional conditions, as requested by members, could be included within the CEMP.
Resolved – That permission be granted in accordance with the recommendation and conditions made within the report, and amendments to the following conditions:-
- (add in)
…The traffic management plan shall include details of a named contact to be permanently available for dealing with operational issues that may occur. The plan shall as far as practicable provide for the use of the Barrow Road access points at weekends and in school holidays. The plan shall make provision for 10 residents’ parking spaces adjacent to Nightingale Close during the construction period. …
Reason
…and to safeguard schoolchildren and residents.
- (replace times with…)
9am to 6pm Monday to Friday
9am to 1pm on Saturdays.
(and add sentence…)
All vehicles involved in the demolition of the existing school buildings shall access and exit the site from Barrow Road.
1649 (35) PLANNING AND OTHER APPLICATIONS – The Head of Development Management 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. The Head of Development Management updated the reports orally where appropriate. Other officers attending gave advice and answered members’ questions as requested.
(i) 2014/0786 by Mr W Hartley for permission to construct a vehicular access to serve 4 Hall Meadow on land at Church Lane, Bonby.
Resolved – That consideration of this application be deferred to a future meeting and that members visit the site, prior to that meeting.
(ii) 2014/0881 by Mr K Brook for outline planning permission to erect five 2/3-bedroomed townhouses (with scale, appearance, layout and landscaping reserved for subsequent approval) on land adjacent to the White Swan public house, Butts Road, Barton-upon-Humber.
Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the report.
(iii) 2014/1053 by Redrow Homes Yorkshire to modify the Section 106 agreement attached to planning permission PA/2003/0696 at Tofts Road, Barton-upon-Humber.
Resolved – That the variation of the Section 106 agreement to allow a final payment for education contributions of £213,050 being paid to the council by 11 April 2015 be approved in accordance with the recommendation contained within the report.
(iv) 2014/1148 by Trustees of the Elwes Children’s 1989 Settlement for outline planning permission for a dwelling (layout and scale to be considered) on the plot between 53-55 North Street, Roxby.
Resolved – That consideration of this application be deferred to a future meeting and that members visit the site, prior to that meeting.
(v) 2014/1271 by Mr J Lawton for permission to erect a detached bungalow (resubmission of PA/2014/0385) on land adjacent to 16 Bigby High Road, Brigg.
The applicant addressed the committee and explained that this was a revised planning application. He explained that the site and locality had been assessed further and that the plans had been changed to be more in keeping with the area.
He provided further analysis of the proposed plot density compared to neighbouring properties and requested that if there were any further concerns over the proposal, that a site visit be undertaken.
Resolved – That consideration of this application be deferred to a future meeting and that members visit the site, prior to that meeting.
(vi) 2014/1289 by Miss L Stephenson for permission to vary condition 3 of PA/20006/1601 dated 10 November 2007 to allow access to the kennels from 6am to 7pm at Sandwood, Whins Gate, Eastoft.
Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the report.
(vii) 2014/1347 by Mr R Raddish, R D Raddish for permission to retain a portable horse shelter, erect two further portable horse shelters and replace a caravan with a small container in the field south of Holybank, Scotter Road, Messingham.
Cllr N Poole attending the meeting in accordance with Procedure Rule 1.37 (b) requested that a site visit be undertaken.
Moved by Councillor England and seconded by Councillor Allcock –
That the application be deferred for a site visit.
Motion Carried.
The applicant then spoke as he wished to allay any concerns that had been raised by the objectors to the application. He explained that horses required shelter, and that the portable shelters would be positioned away from the road and the container would be used solely for the storage of food and equipment.
He explained that the fields would be maintained as they were.
(viii) 2014/1366 by Mr G Salt for permission for new vehicular access to provide access to existing barns at Hill Farm, A161 between Epworth and Haxey, Low Burnham, Haxey.
Cllr Allcock spoke on this application and sought guidance from the highways officers in attendance.
The highways officers confirmed that they had visited the site, it was a 30mph limit, and the proposed access point was on the outside of the bend which afforded a slight increase in the amount of visibility. They had requested the removal of some shrubbery to increase the visibility to excess of the required amount.
Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the report.
(ix) 2014/1396 by Mr G Roberts for permission to erect a single-storey rear extension at 13 Newnham Crescent, Bottesford.
The agent for the application spoke about the concerns that had been raised by Bottesford Town Council and also clarified that the proposal was to demolish the existing single storey garage. He advised the committee that the removal of the garage would improve the amenity for the neighbours to the south, and would result in only a 7.8 percent increase in the building footprint.
An objector to the application expressed concerns over the access to the drains inspection chamber, which served four properties. Reference was made to building on the back garden and also the impact that the proposed extension would have on lighting to the southern neighbouring property.
Members engaged in discussion and the Head of Development Management confirmed that the proposed extension was of modest size, it was not considered over development and the impact on the neighbouring property would be slight.
Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the report.
(x) 2014/1399 by Mr D Gavin for permission to erect a single-storey annex at Kade House, Silver Street, Owston Ferry.
Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the report.
(xi) 2015/0006 by Neal Group Ltd for permission to demolish existing sales building, canopy link and wash facilities, part removal of rear retaining wall and embankment and erect a new retaining wall and an A1 shop building to the rear of the site at Southbank Service station, Ferriby Road, Barton upon Humber.
Cllr Evison attending the meeting in accordance with Procedure Rule 1.37 (b) requested that a site visit be undertaken due to the complexity of the site.
Resolved – That consideration of this application be deferred to a future meeting and that members visit the site, prior to that meeting.