Agenda and minutes

Councillor John Wilmott declared a Non-Registrable Interest in respect of Application V/2021/0639, Castle Rock Projects Ltd., Change of Use From 2 x C3 Dwellings into 1 x Sui-Generis 10 Bedroom HMO Including Erection of Single Storey Extension to Rear, 2 Albert Street, Hucknall.  His interest arose from the fact that he was due to read out some comments provided by Councillor Waters who had called in the application (but was unable to attend), but from his perspective he would be hearing the application with an open mind.

RESOLVED

that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 15 December 2021, be received and approved as a correct record.

1.  V/2020/0553, Muse Developments, Application made in accordance with the Town and Country planning (Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations) 2017: An outline planning application with all matters reserved (except for means of access to the residential part of the site) for a mixed-use residential and commercial development, Former Rolls Royce Site, Off Watnall Road, Hucknall.

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:-

A further condition had been proposed which had been agreed by the applicant to restrict the future commercial uses on the site, so that they did not become town centre uses. The wording to some of the other conditions had also been amended. These did not change the meaning of any of the conditions.

Condition 4 in respect of the quantum of development was to be removed, as it would be included within the Section 106 Agreement.

A further resident comment had also been received, which raised concerns regarding increased traffic on Watnall Road. The matter was already discussed within the officer report.

Richard Irving, on behalf of the Applicant, took the opportunity to address the Committee in respect of this matter.  As per the agreed process, Members were then offered the opportunity to clarify any points raised during the submission as required.

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

2.  V/2021/0639, Castle Rock Projects Ltd., Change of Use From 2 x C3 Dwellings into 1 x Sui-Generis 10 Bedroom HMO Including Erection of Single Storey Extension to Rear, 2 Albert Street, Hucknall.

(In accordance with the Council’s Constitution and the Members’ Code of Conduct, Councillor John Wilmott had previously declared a Non-Registrable interest in respect of this application. His interest was such that he stayed in the meeting and took part in the discussion and voting thereon.)

Stephen Cherry, an Objector, David Peck, on behalf of the Applicant, and Councillor John Wilmott, as Ward Member, took the opportunity to address the Committee in respect of this matter. As per the agreed process, Members were then offered the opportunity to clarify any points raised during the submissions as required.

It was moved by Councillor Jason Zadrozny and seconded by Councillor Arnie Hankin that the officer’s recommendation contained within the report be rejected and planning consent be refused.

Reasons for rejecting officers’ recommendation:

1.    The proposed use of the building to form a 10-bedroom, 10-person house in multiple occupation is considered by the Council to result in the loss of two family homes in a primary residential area. The use of all three floors for independently used habitable rooms results in the overlooking of neighbouring properties, this together with an increase in noise and disturbance due to the intensification of the use and increase in comings and goings from the property will have a significant impact on the amenities of  ...  view the full minutes text for item P.26

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

RESOLVED

that the report be received and noted.