Agenda and minutes

Councillor Arnie Hankin declared a Non-Registrable Interest in respect of Application V/2022/0360, outline application with all matters reserved except for access, for a logistics campus (B8), creation of a new access onto Willow Drive, associated earthworks, new structural green infrastructure and landscaping and other infrastructure works. Land at Junction of Mansfield Road, Annesley. His interest arose from the fact that he was known to the landowner, but confirmation was given that he would be coming to the meeting with an open mind and was prepared to consider all information and discussions put forward prior to making a decision.

RESOLVED

that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 12 June 2024, be received and approved as a correct record.

1.   V/2024/0127, Ashfield District Council, Construction of an Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre, Land Off Low Moor Road, Kirkby in Ashfield

It was moved and seconded that conditional consent be granted as per the

officer’s recommendation contained in the report.

 2.   V/2022/0360, Mr Jonathan Protheroe, Application made in accordance with the Town and Country planning (Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations) 2017: Application made in accordance with EIA Regulations 2017: Outline application with all matters reserved except for access, for a logistics campus (B8), creation of a new access onto Willow Drive, associated earthworks, new structural green infrastructure and landscaping and other infrastructure works. Land at Junction of Mansfield Road, Annesley

(In accordance with the Council’s Constitution and Member Code of Conduct, Councillor Arnie Hankin had previously declared an interest in respect of this item. His interest was such that he remained in the room and took part in the discussion and voting thereon.)

Late Item

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:-

There was an error in the report that needed to be corrected - on page 104 where the amount for Bus stop contributions should have read 120,000.00. There was a missing 0.

Following publication of the agenda, a letter of representation had been received from Annesley and Felley Parish Council.  The parish council had objected to the application on the grounds that the proposed development would exacerbate existing problems of traffic congestion with consequent air quality and health impacts and that it would impact on local wildlife.

Officers advised that the issues raised had been addressed within the applicant’s Environmental Statement and within the officer report.

The comments did not affect the overall conclusion of the officer report.

Simon Bishop, as Chairman of Annesley & Felley Parish Council and John Holmes, as Agent for 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 submissions as required.

(At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Andy Meakin declared a Non-Registrable interest as a current member of Annesley & Felley Parish Council.  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 subject to a Section 106 Agreement and referral of the application to the Secretary of State as a departure from the development plan.

The meeting adjourned at 11.00am and reconvened t 11.05am.

3.   V/2023/0691, Mr J Taylor, Residential Development for 8 Dwellings, J.T. Timber Supplies, Cross Road, Annesley

Late Item

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  ...  view the full minutes text for item P.8

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

RESOLVED

that the report be received and noted.

(During consideration of this item, Councillor Jodine Cronshaw left the meeting at 1.50pm.)