Agenda and minutes

Please advise the Democratic Services Team on 01629 761133 or email committee@derbyshiredales.gov.uk of any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors: Garry Purdy (substitute Helen Froggatt), Peter Slack, Graham Elliott (substitute Andrew Statham) and Clare Gamble.

Members are required to declare the existence and nature of any interests they may have in subsequent agenda items in accordance with the District Council’s Code of Conduct. Those interests are matters that relate to money or that which can be valued in money, affecting the Member, her/his partner, extended family and close friends. Interests that become apparent at a later stage in the proceedings may be declared at that time.

Councillor Richard FitzHerbert declared an interest in the items listed below as he had previously made public representations in support of the applications and so was at risk of predetermination. Councillor FitzHerbert therefore left the room during the determination of these items.

Item 5.3 – Application No. 21/01336/FUL

Item 5.6 – Application No. 21/01513/FUL

Item 5.7 – Application No. 22/00354/LBALT

(Site Visit and Presentation)

Two storey rear extension at Haywood Cottage, Haywood Farm, Buxton Road, Sandybrook, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Councillor Richard FitzHerbert was absent during consideration of this item as he had previously declared an interest.

The Senior Planning Officer gave a presentation showing details of the application and photographs of the site and surroundings.

The Committee visited the site prior to the meeting to allow Members to appreciate the proposal in the context of its surroundings.

In accordance with the procedure for public participation, Mrs Julie Palmer (Applicant) spoke in support of the application.

Consultation responses were set out in section 5 of the report

It was moved by Councillor Stuart Lees, seconded by Councillor Tom Donnelly and

RESOLVED

That authority be delegated to the Development Manager to give approval to the planning permission, once they have received an appropriate level of information to be satisfied that protected species would not be adversely affected by this development.

Voting

8 For

2 Against

0 Abstentions

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

(Site Visit and Presentation)

Two storey rear extension at Haywood Cottage, Haywood Farm, Buxton Road, Sandybrook, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Councillor Richard FitzHerbert was absent during consideration of this item as he had previously declared an interest.

The Development Manager gave a presentation showing details of the application and photographs of the site and surroundings.

The Committee visited the site prior to the meeting to allow Members to appreciate the proposal in the context of its surroundings.

Consultation responses were set out in section 5 of the report

It was moved by Councillor Neil Buttle, seconded by Councillor Robert Archer and

RESOLVED

That authority be delegated to the Development Manager, subject to the approval of full planning consent, as detailed in the decision above, and their satisfaction that the special character and appearance of the former farm building will be protected.

Voting

9 For

1 Against

0 Abstentions

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

(Presentation, previously visited)

Erection of rear extension accommodating a swimming pool and conversion of orangery/shed into kitchen and incorporation into main dwelling and retention of timber panelled gates, hot tub canopy and hot tub at Bradley Hall, Yew Tree Lane, Bradley, Derbyshire.

The Senior Planning Officer gave a presentation showing details of the application and photographs of the site and surroundings.

The Committee visited the site prior to the meeting to allow Members to appreciate the proposal in the context of its surroundings.

In accordance with the procedure for public participation, Mr Matthew Hewitt (Architect) spoke in support of the application.

Consultation responses were set out in section 6 of the report.

It was moved by Councillor Richard FitzHerbert, seconded by Councillor Andrew Statham and

RESOLVED

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report.

Voting

6 For

4 Against

1 Abstentions

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

(Presentation, previously visited)

Erection of rear extension accommodating a swimming pool, conversion of orangery/shed into kitchen and incorporation into main dwelling and associated internal alterations at Bradley Hall, Yew Tree Lane, Bradley, Derbyshire.

The Senior Planning Officer gave a presentation showing details of the application and photographs of the site and surroundings.

The Committee visited the site prior to the meeting to allow Members to appreciate the proposal in the context of its surroundings.

Consultation responses were set out in section 6 of the report.

It was moved by Councillor Richard FitzHerbert and seconded by Councillor Andrew Statham that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report. This was put to vote, the voting was as follows:

Voting

5 For

6 Against

0 Abstentions

The Chairman declared the motion FALLEN.

It was then moved by Councillor Neil Buttle and seconded by Councillor Peter O’Brien that consideration of this item be deferred to a future meeting of Planning Committee in order for further information to be collected regarding the effects of the construction work on the heritage assets of the building, specifically the window openings. This was put to the vote, the voting was as follows:

Voting

5 For

5 Against

1 Abstentions

Due to a tied vote, the Chairman declared the motion FALLEN.

Further consideration of this item was referred to the next meeting of Planning Committee.

The meeting was adjourned from 7:30pm to 7:45pm following consideration of the item.

At 8:30pm, during the discussion of Item 5.3 – Application No. 21/01336/FUL

It was moved by Councillor Jason Atkin, seconded by Councillor Richard FitzHerbert and

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

That, in accordance with Rule of Procedure 13, the meeting continue beyond 2 hours 30 minutes to enable the business on the agenda to be concluded.

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

(Site Visit and Presentation)

Change of use from agriculture to mixed agriculture and clay shooting ground (retrospective) at Harboro Rocks Clay Shoot, Manystones Lane, Brassington.

Councillor Richard FitzHerbert was absent during consideration of this item as he had previously declared an interest.

The Senior Planning Officer gave a presentation showing details of the application and photographs of the site and surroundings.

The Committee visited the site prior to the meeting to allow Members to appreciate the proposal in the context of its surroundings.

In accordance with the procedure for public participation, Mrs Dawn Newton (Applicant) spoke in support of the application. Mr Ray Smith (Local Resident), Ms Libba Jones (local Resident), Cllr Ruth Miles (Chair of Carsington and Hopton Parish Council) and Mr John Hedger (Brassington Parish Council) spoke against the application.

Consultation responses were set out in section 5 of the report.

It was moved by Councillor Tom Donnelly, seconded by Councillor Stuart Lees and

RESOLVED

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report.

Voting

5 For

4 Against

1 Abstentions

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

(Site Visit and Presentation)

Retention of noise attenuation bund at Darley Moor Motor Cycle Road Racing Club, Darley Moor Airfield, Darley Moor, Ashbourne.

The Development Manager gave a presentation showing details of the application and photographs of the site and surroundings.

The Committee visited the site prior to the meeting to allow Members to appreciate the proposal in the context of its surroundings.

In accordance with the procedure for public participation, Mr Jim Malkin (Agent) spoke in support of the application. Mr Jonathan Edwards (Wyaston and Edlaston Noise Abatement Group) and Cllr Matthew Taylor (Edlasten and Wyaston Parish Council) spoke against the application.

Consultation responses were set out in section 6 of the report.

It was moved by Councillor Sue Burfoot, seconded by Councillor Sue Bull and

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

That planning permission be refused for the reasons set out in the report.

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

(Site Visit and Presentation)

Change of use and conversion of barns into 3no. dwellings with associated parking / landscaping and formation of new vehicular access at the Barns at Ednaston Lodge Farm, Ednaston Park, Painters Lane, Ednaston.

The Development Manager gave a presentation showing details of the application and photographs of the site and surroundings.

The Committee visited the site prior to the meeting to allow Members to appreciate the proposal in the context of its surroundings.

Consultation responses were set out in section 5 of the report.

It was moved by Councillor Tom Donnelly and seconded by Councillor Richard FitzHerbert, that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report.

During debate, an amendment was proposed by Councillor Peter O’Brien and seconded by Councillor Sue Burfoot that condition 7 be amended to read as follows:

‘All gutters, downpipes and other external plumbing shall be a cast iron or black cast iron effect plastic finish and so retained thereafter unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.’

The amendment was put to the vote, the voting was as follows:

Voting

5 For

6 Against

0 Abstentions

The Chairman declared the amendment LOST.

The substantive motion moved by Councillor Tom Donnelly and seconded by Councillor Richard FitzHerbert was the put to the vote and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report.

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

(Presentation)

Retention of agricultural buildings, stables, manège and horse walker as built / constructed at Old House Farm, Can Alley, Roston, Ashbourne.

The Development Manager gave a presentation showing details of the application and photographs of the site and surroundings.

Consultation responses were set out in section 5 of the report.

It was moved by Councillor Richard FitzHerbert, seconded by Councillor Tom Donnelly and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report.

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

(Site Visit and Presentation)

Formation of vehicular access and parking at 42 Smedley Street East, Matlock, Derbyshire.

The Development Manager gave a presentation showing details of the application and photographs of the site and surroundings.

The Committee visited the site prior to the meeting to allow Members to appreciate the proposal in the context of its surroundings.

In accordance with the procedure for public participation, Mr Andrew Turner (Applicant) spoke in support of the application.

Consultation responses were set out in section 5 of the report.

It was moved by Councillor Tom Donnelly, seconded by Councillor Sue Burfoot and

RESOLVED

That consideration of the application be DEFERRED to a future meeting, in order to allow the highways authority to visit the site and reconsider their recommendations regarding the application.

Voting

0 For

1 Against

1 Abstentions

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

At 9:27pm, during the discussion of Item 5.10 – Application No. 22/00335/FUL

It was moved by Councillor Jason Atkin, seconded by Councillor Richard FitzHerbert and

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

That, in accordance with Rule of Procedure 13, the meeting continue beyond 2 hours 30 minutes to enable the business on the agenda to be concluded.

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

(Site Visit and Presentation)

Conversion of garage to dwellinghouse with associated alterations including the formation of a first floor and creation of new access (Resubmission) at Springfield House, Ashbourne Road, Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

The Senior Planning Officer gave a presentation showing details of the application and photographs of the site and surroundings.

The Committee visited the site prior to the meeting to allow Members to appreciate the proposal in the context of its surroundings.

In accordance with the procedure for public participation, Iain Mainwaring (Applicant) and Cllr Jacqueline Allison (Ward Member) spoke in support of the application.

Consultation responses were set out in section 5 of the report.

It was moved by Councillor Richard FitzHerbert, seconded by Councillor Sue Burfoot and

RESOLVED

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out below:

The development hereby permitted must be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Before the first occupation of the dwelling, the entire site frontage shall be cleared, and maintained thereafter clear, of any obstruction exceeding 1m in height (600mm for vegetation) relative to the road level for a distance of 2m into the site from the highway boundary in order to maximise the visibility available to drivers emerging onto the highway.

Before the first occupation of the dwelling, space shall be provided within the application site in accordance with the application drawings for the parking and manoeuvring of residents' vehicles, laid out, surfaced and maintained throughout the life of the development free from any impediment to its designated use.

Voting

10   For

1     Against

0     Abstentions

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

To consider a status report on appeals made to the Planning Inspectorate.

It was moved by Councillor Richard FitzHerbert, seconded by Councillor Tom Donnelly and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That the report be noted.