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Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 169 KB

To seek Committee approval for the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 13th September 2022.

Minutes:

It was moved by Councillor Jason Atkin, Seconded by Councillor Garry Purdy and

 

RESOLVED

 

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 13 September 2022 be approved as a correct record.

 

Voting

 

11 For

0   Against

1   Abstentions

 

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

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Interests

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.

Minutes:

Item 5.3 Application No. 22/00814/FUL

 

Councillor Janet Rose declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 5.3.

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Application No. 22/00194/FUL pdf icon PDF 255 KB

Erection of 18 no. Dwellinghouses at Land South West of Normanhurst Park, Darley Dale.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

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 A Stock (Agent) spoke in support of the application. Councillor Jason Farmer (Darley Dale Town Council), Mr Dave Oakley (Local Resident), Mr Rodney Howlett (Local Resident), Mr L Purslow (Local Resident), and Mr David Allday (Local Resident) spoke against the application.

 

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

 

Correspondence received after publication of the agenda was distributed at the meeting. This comprised of final comments received from the Lead Local Flood Authority and further background information provided by a local resident and a correction to the comments in 7.5 of the Officer’s report. Whilst the site falls within the Parish of Darley Dale, it falls within the defined settlement boundary of Matlock which is a first tier settlement and the main focus for growth and development.

 

During debate Councillor Peter O’Brien raised issues with design and layout in respect of mitigating the effects of adapting to climate change, particularly with regard to maximising the potential for microgeneration, overheating, water efficiency, space for home working and access to high speed internet connection. He also required details of play equipment to serve the development and details of future management.

 

Cllr Slack added that details of the drainage infrastructure and flooding should also be included.

 

It was moved by Councillor Peter O’Brien, seconded by Councillor Peter Slack and

 

RESOLVED

 

That consideration of the item be deferred to  future meeting, to allow officers to consider the design and layout of the development in respect of mitigating the effects of and adapting to climate change, particularly with regard to maximising the potential for microgeneration, preventing overheating, water efficiency, space for home working and access to high speed internet connection, details of play equipment to serve the development and to consider the adequacy of the drainage infrastructure to prevent flooding.

 

Voting

 

8 For

6 Against

0 Abstentions

 

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

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Application No. 22/00807/FUL pdf icon PDF 309 KB

Demolition of existing fire station and outbuildings and erection of new fire station and training tower at Matlock Fire Station, Chesterfield Road, Matlock.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

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 Roger Thornley (Local Resident) spoke in support of the application as spokesman for the local residents.

 

It was moved by Councillor David Hughes, seconded by Councillor Peter Slack and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

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

 

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

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Application No. 22/00814/FUL pdf icon PDF 213 KB

Erection of 2no. B8 (Storage and Distribution) and E(g)(iii) (Industrial Processes) buildings at Woodhouse Farm, Long Lane, Longford.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

At 7:17pm Councillor Janet Rose left the room as she had declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 22/00814/FUL.

 

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 A Stock (Agent) 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 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.

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Application No. 22/00644/FUL pdf icon PDF 246 KB

Change of use of land formally used for compost storage to a plant and machinery storage compound and associated creation of hardstanding at Land North Of Vital Earth Limited, Blenheim Road, Airfield Industrial Estate, Ashbourne.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

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, James Clarke (Agent) spoke in support of the application.

 

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

 

Correspondence received after publication of the agenda was distributed at the meeting. This comprised of the final consultation comments from the Lead Local Flood Authority.

 

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

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

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

 

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

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Appeals Progress Report pdf icon PDF 67 KB

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

Minutes:

It was moved by Councillor Jason Atkin, seconded by Councillor Tom Donnelly and

 

RESOLVED (unanimously)

 

That the report be noted.

 

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.