Agenda and draft minutes

20 February 2024

It was moved by Councillor Dermot Murphy, seconded by Councillor Peter Slack and

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 20 February 2024 be approved as a correct record.

Voting

12 For

00 Against

01 Abstentions

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.

Erection of 33no. dwellinghouses, vehicular access, public open space, drainage, landscaping and associated works at Land South of Mercaston Lane and East of Luke Lane, Brailsford.

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 Stuart Wells (Agent) spoke in support of the application. Mr Luke Harwood (Acorn Meadows Residents Group), Mr Jon Bridges (Acorn Meadows Residents Group) and Mr Stephen Price (Acorn Meadows Residents) spoke against the application.

Consultation responses were set out in section 5.0 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 the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) further comments provided by three local residents and Sarah Dines, MP.

6.35 pm The Chair, Councillor David Burton left the meeting.

6.35 pm Director of Corporate and Customer Services (Monitoring Officer) left the meeting.

6.36 pm Councillor Sue Burfoot, Vice Chair took over chairing the meeting.

7.09 pm Director of Corporate and Customer Services (Monitoring Officer) rejoined the meeting.

7.11 pm Director of Corporate and Customer Services (Monitoring Officer) left the meeting.

During debate it was moved by Councillor David Hughes to defer as insufficient evidence from Highways and the Lead Flood Authority to address the Highways and flooding issues, seconded by Councillor Dermot Murphy and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That the applicant be deferred to enable further consultation to take place with the Local Highway Authority, the Lead Local Flood Authority and Severn Trent Water on the acceptability of the proposals and in light of the representations received.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Please note this Item has been withdrawn.

Single-storey rear extension at 5 Thorpe View, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1SY.

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

Consultation responses were set out in section 5.0 of the report.

Correspondence received after publication of the agenda was distributed at the meeting. This comprised of a statement from the applicant stating that the measurements within the report were incorrect, however they did match the scale provided on the plan, the correct scale being confirmed as 1:100 and correct measurements confirmed as 3m x 5m, height to eaves 2.8m and 3.3m to the ridge.

It was moved by Councillor Anthony Bates, seconded by Councillor Peter Dobbs and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in section 8.0 of the report.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Change of use of 2no. agricultural building to commercial use (Class E, B2 and B8) [Part Retrospective] at Longford Hall Farm, Long Lane, Longford, Derbyshire.

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

In accordance with the procedure for public participation, Mr Shaun Wells (Agent) spoke in support of the application.

Consultation responses were set out in section 5.00 of the report.

It was moved by Councillor Peter Slack, seconded by Councillor Robert Archer and

RESOLVED

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in section 8.00 of the report.

Voting

10 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 Sue Burfoot, seconded by Councillor David Hughes and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That the report be noted.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.