Agenda and minutes

11 April 2023

It was moved by Councillor Peter Slack, Seconded by Councillor Neil Buttle and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 11 April 2023 be approved as a correct record.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

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.

There were no declarations of interest.

Alterations, two storey and single storey extension to rear and first floor extension to side (above existing garage) at 16 Crook Stile, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3LJ.

The Principal 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 5 of the report.

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

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in section 8 of the report.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Creation of access, erection of hard surface and retaining walls for car parking area and associated engineering works at 166 Smedley Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3JA.

The Principal 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 5 of the report.

Correspondence received after publication of the agenda was distributed at the meeting. This comprised of the Officer’s recommendations regarding the queries on future dropping of kerbs in association with the development and the process of applying to the Local Highways Authority.

It was moved by Councillor David Hughes, seconded by Councillor Nick Whitehead and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in section 8 of the report with the following amendments to conditions 2 and 3 to read as follows:

2.    Notwithstanding the approved plans, within 6 months of the date of this permission the parking area shall be surfaced in accordance with the details (material, colour, finish and drainage) which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:

To ensure a satisfactory external appearance of the development and appropriate drainage of surface water with run-off no greater than the existing situation in accordance with Policies PD1, PD8 and S3 of the Adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan 2017.

3.    Notwithstanding the approved plans, within 6 months of this permission the retaining walls shall be constructed and faced with natural gritstone in accordance with details (stone sample, coursing and any coping stone) which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:

To ensure a satisfactory external appearance of the development in accordance with Policy PD1 and S3 of the Adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan 2017.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Change of use of land and erection of 2no. glamping pods, a parking area, package treatment plant with associated development at Land South of Stoney Lane, Hognaston.

The Principal 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, Ms Teresa Waiton (Applicant) 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 representations from a local resident.

During debate, Members agreed if they were to approve, a Management Plan should be submitted on how the use of the site is monitored including a package to prevent nuisance, how to report them and register kept and review how to remedy.

It was moved by Councillor Nick Whitehead, seconded by Councillor Peter Slack and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in section 8 of the report with the addition of a further condition as set out below:

16.  The development hereby permitted shall not be operated other than in accordance with the management plan (including a package of measures to prevent nuisance, provisions for monitoring and reporting nuisance to the Local Planning Authority and remedy actions) which shall have been submitted to and approved in writing before the first occupation of any part of the development hereby permitted.

Reason:

In the interests of the amenity of neighbouring properties and the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies PD1 and PD9 of the Adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan (2017).

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Erection of agricultural storage building at Hardhurst Barn, Breamfield Lane, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4AF.

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 Charlie Taylor (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 further comments received from the applicant’s agent with a correction to paragraph 2.1 of the report, informing Members that the building was not proposed for domestic purposes.

It was moved by Councillor Robert Archer, seconded by Councillor Dermot Murphy and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in section 8 of the report.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Proposed extension with solar roof tiles, ground source heat pumps and water supply boreholes, replacement porch, refurbishment of outbuilding and internal and external alterations and repair works at Biggin Old Hall, Biggin, Ashbourne.

It was decided that the application for listed building consent (23/00337/LBALT) would be considered prior to the related planning application (23/00336/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, Ms Hannah Waterhouse (Applicant), Ms Louise Redfern (Chair of Biggin Parish Council) and Sir Richard FitzHerbert (Local Resident) 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 comments received from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and further information submitted by the applicant.

It was moved by Councillor Robert Archer, seconded by Councillor Sue Burfoot and

RESOLVED

1.    That authority be delegated to the Development Manager to grant permission subject to the satisfactory completion of the required protected species surveys and submission of any necessary mitigation, confirmation being received from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust that the surveys and any necessary mitigation is acceptable and that there would be no additional works to the listed building.

2.    That should the conditions above be fulfilled and permission be granted, it shall be subject to conditions as set out in the relevant decision notice.

Voting

14 For

01 Against

00 Abstentions

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Proposed extension with solar roof tiles, ground source heat pumps and water supply boreholes, replacement porch, refurbishment of outbuilding and internal and external alterations and repair works at Biggin Old Hall, Biggin 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.

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

Correspondence received after publication of the agenda was distributed at the meeting. As detailed previously, this comprised of comments received from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and further information submitted by the applicant.

It was moved by Councillor Robert Archer, seconded by Councillor Dermot Murphy and

RESOLVED

1.    That authority be delegated to the Development Manager to grant permission subject to the satisfactory completion of the required protected species surveys and submission of any necessary mitigation, confirmation being received from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust that the surveys and any necessary mitigation is acceptable and that there would be no additional works to the listed building.

2.    That should the conditions above be fulfilled and permission be granted, it shall be subject to conditions as set out in the relevant decision notice.

Voting

14 For

00 Against

01 Abstentions

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

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

It was moved by Councillor Nick Whitehead, seconded by Councillor Peter Slack and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That the Appeals Progress Report be noted.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.