Agenda and minutes

1.    Councillor Rachel Madden declared Non Disclosable Pecuniary/Other Interests in respect of the following applications.  Her interests arose from the fact that she had met with the applicants to discuss procedure but in doing so had not expressed an opinion at any point:

·         V/2019/0248, Vallences Coaches, Erection of Commercial Garage, Winshaw Wells Farm, Derby Road, Kirkby in Ashfield;

·         V/2019/0435, Mr. S Eaton, Two Storey Side and Single Storey Rear Extensions, Dormer Windows to Front and Rear to Form New Rooms in Roof Space, 3 Little Oak Avenue, Annesley Woodhouse.

2.    Councillor Tom Hollis declared a Disclosable Pecuniary/Other Interest in respect of Application V/2019/0423, Mr M Hollis, Outline Application with Some Matters Reserved for 5 Dwellings, Norcroft, 211 Wild Hill, Teversal, Kingsway.  His interest arose from the fact that the applicant was a family member.  

3.    Councillor Jason Zadrozny declared Non Disclosable Pecuniary/Other Interests in respect of the following applications.  His interests arose from the fact that he had met with the applicants but in doing so had not expressed an opinion at any point:

·         V/2019/0248, Vallences Coaches, Erection of Commercial Garage, Winshaw Wells Farm, Derby Road, Kirkby in Ashfield;

·         V/2019/0435, Mr. S. Eaton, Two Storey Side and Single Storey Rear Extensions, Dormer Windows to Front and Rear to Form New Rooms in Roof Space, 3 Little Oak Avenue, Annesley Woodhouse.

4.    Councillor David Martin declared Non Disclosable Pecuniary/Other Interests in respect of the following applications.  His interests arose from the fact that he was known to the applicants:

·         V/2019/0248, Vallences Coaches, Erection of Commercial Garage, Winshaw Wells Farm, Derby Road, Kirkby in Ashfield;

·         V/2019/0423, Mr M Hollis, Outline Application with Some Matters Reserved for 5 Dwellings, Norcroft, 211 Wild Hill, Teversal, Kingsway.

RESOLVED

that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 24^th July, 2019 be received and approved as a correct record.

RESOLVED that

1.    V/2019/0102, JCS Camping, Change of Use from Paddock to Caravan Park, The Campsite, Silverhill Lane, Teversal

In accordance with the Council’s Policy for dealing with late matters in relation to planning applications (Minute No. D4.17, 1993/94 refers), officers proceeded to give a verbal report as to additional comments received in relation to the application as follows:-

One further letter has been received which claimed a previous planning permission has not been fully implemented and the demand for further static caravans was not proven.  The proposal would result in more second homes on Silverhill Lane than there were houses for existing locals.  Issues regarding drainage had also not been addressed.

Officer Response: 

The applicant had confirmed that only 6 of the 10 units previously granted had so far been installed on site with the remaining area permissioned for a further 4 units comprising of a landscaped green space to enhance the feel of the park area. The applicant was not applying for the caravans to be used for residential purposes with the proposal being for 31 caravans for holiday use.

No concerns had been raised by statutory consultees in respect of drainage and as indicated on the submitted plans, surface water would be directed to covered drainage ditches within the existing site with foul to connect to the existing site system and then into the mains.

The agent for the Applicant, Melanie Edwardson, took the opportunity to address the Committee in respect of this matter and Members were offered the opportunity to clarify any points raised during the submissions as required.

(At this point in the proceedings Councillor Tom Hollis declared a Non Disclosable Pecuniary/Other Interest in respect of this application due to family members owning land near to the site.  His interest was such that he remained in the meeting and took part in the discussion and voting thereon.)

It was moved and seconded that conditional consent be granted as per officer’s recommendation.

2.    V/2019/0423, Mr. M. Hollis, Outline Application with Some Matters Reserved for 5 Dwellings, Norcroft, 211 Wild Hill, Teversal, Kingsway

(Councillor Tom Hollis had previously declared a Non Disclosable Pecuniary/Other Interest in respect of this item.  In view of the nature of his interest, he left the room during consideration of the application and took no part in the discussion and voting thereon.)

In accordance with the Council’s Policy for dealing with late matters in relation to planning applications (Minute No. D4.17, 1993/94 refers), officers proceeded to give a verbal report as to additional comments received in relation to the application as follows:-

One further letter had been received questioning the sustainability of the site due to its countryside location and lack of public transport provisions. Issues surrounding drainage and impact on the rural setting had also been raised.

Officer Response:

Issues surrounding the principle of development and the impact of the proposal on the appearance of the area were covered in the report.

Issues raised surrounding highways and drainage details were matters that  ...  view the full minutes text for item P.11

Members were asked to note the recent Planning Appeal decisions as outlined in the report.

RESOLVED

that the report be received and noted.