Agenda and minutes

13 June 2023

It was moved by Councillor Nick Whitehead, seconded by Councillor Robert Archer and

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 13 June 2023 be approved as a correct record.

Voting

12 For

00 Against

02 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 shower block / bin store and formation of access track (part retrospective) at Farley Meadows Camp Site, Bent Farm, Farley Hill, Farley.

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, Mrs Carol Mosley (Local Resident) and Cllr. Ian Walker (Darley Dale Town Council) spoke against the application.

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

It was moved by Councillor David Burton, seconded by Councillor Robert Archer and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That planning permission be refused for the reasons:

1.    Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that foul sewage and chemical waste from the development will be appropriately disposed of and that such measures are deliverable for this retrospective application to not result in pollution of the environment contrary to the requirements of Policies S1, S4, PD8 and PD9 of the Adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan (2017) and National Planning Practice Guidance.

2.    The prominent siting of the development in an open field constitutes an unwarranted and harmful incursion in the countryside that does not respect the character and appearance of this part of the local landscape contrary to the requirements of policies S4, PD1 and PD5 of the Adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan (2017) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2021).

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Proposed extensions to create new dementia unit and reception area with associated landscaping work and creation of new parking area at Ivonbrook Residential Care Home, Eversleigh Rise, Darley Bridge, Matlock.

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 Claire Wright / Mr Adam Hodgson (Applicant) spoke in support of the application. Ms Hannah Shakespeare (Local Resident), Mr Mike Andrew (Local Resident) and Mr Jonathan Edwards (Local Resident) spoke against the application. Councillor Matt Buckler commented on 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 the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.

It was moved by Councillor Stuart Lees, seconded by Councillor Nick Whitehead and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That authority be delegated to officers to issue a decision with the recommended conditions, and additional conditions relating to drainage (which will include the submission and approval of a final drainage scheme, that will follow the parameters of the drainage strategy designed for the site which considers an 1 in 100 rainfall event and 40% capacity for climate change and allow us to look at infiltration and outfall to a watercourse and independent verification of the system to ensure that it has been built and functions as designed), following consultation with the LLFA and confirmation that they do not object to the proposals or wish to comment in light of any recent flood events in the locality.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

7.55pm – The Chair adjourned the meeting.

8.08pm – The meeting reconvened.

Erection of 10 no. dwellinghouses with associated infrastructure, the formation of a new field access and demolition of existing buildings at Land South East of Marston Bank Farm, Barway, Marston Montgomery, Derbyshire.

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, Mr Will Thompson (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 comments received from the Lead Local Flood Authority.

It was moved by Councillor David Burton, seconded by Councillor Mark Wakeman and

RESOLVED

That planning permission be approved, subject to the following conditions:

1.    That authority be delegated to the Development Manager or Principal Planning Officer to grant planning permission following the resolution of land drainage matters and completion of a S106 planning obligation to secure 30% provision of affordable homes on site, conditions recommended by consultees and conditions to secure appropriate materials, hard and soft landscaping and measures to help mitigate the effects of and adapt to climate change.

Voting

10 For

04 Against

00 Abstentions

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Brief description of item.

At 8.30pm, it was moved by Councillor Robert Archer, seconded by Councillor Mark Wakeman and

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

That in accordance with Rule of Procedure 13, the meeting continue for 30 minutes.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Erection of 36 no.dwellinghouses at Land North of Cavendish Drive, Ashbourne, 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 Stock (Agent) spoke in support of the application. Cllr. Sandra Spencer (Ashbourne Town Council) spoke against the application.

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

It was moved by Councillor David Hughes, seconded by Councillor Neil Buttle and

RESOLVED

That authority be delegated to the Development Manager or Principal Planning Officer to grant planning permission following the completion of a S106 planning obligation to secure 10 no. affordable homes on site (including 3 first homes) an off-site affordable housing contribution equivalent to 0.8 units (£36,371.20), a contribution of £6123.60 towards children’s play equipment on the nearby play area, a £2127.60 contribution towards the provision of allotments within the District and a mechanism to secure biodiversity net gai for a period of at least 30 years, with the recommended conditions and the following additional conditions:

1.    Prior to first occupation of a dwelling, a pedestrian footway shall be provided to the southwest of the site access connecting to existing footpath infrastructure, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Planning Authority.

Reason:

To improve pedestrian access to services and facilities in accordance with the aims of Policies S1, S3 and HC19 of the Adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan.

2.    Prior to first occupation of a dwelling, a scheme for improving cycling and walking opportunities through the site and details of any new connections shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Such connections shall thereafter be made within three months of the first occupation of a dwelling unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority (2017).

Reason:

To enhance pedestrian and cycling connectivity in accordance with the aims of Polices S1, S3 and HC19 of the Adopted Derbyshire Local Plan (2017).

Voting

13 For

01 Against

00 Abstentions

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Brief description of item.

At 9.15pm, it was moved by Councillor Peter O’Brien, seconded by Councillor Peter Dobbs and

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

That in accordance with Rule of Procedure 13, the meeting continues to enable the business on the agenda to be concluded.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Conversion and change of use of barn to 1no. dwellinghouse and erection of outbuilding comprising of stables and carport at 1 High Street, Bonsall.

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 Alexandra Palfreyman (Agent) spoke in support of the application. Ms Beverly Van de Griend (Local Resident), Ms Mari Maxfield (Local Resident) and Ms Ann Tobin (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 a further three representations received from local residents.

It was moved by Councillor David Hughes seconded by Councillor Mark Wakeman and

RESOLVED

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

Voting

09 For

04 Against

01 Abstentions

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Internal and external alterations in association with conversion of barn to dwellinghouse at 1 High Street, Bonsall.

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 8 of the report.

Correspondence received after publication of the agenda was distributed at the meeting. This comprised of a correction to the report which should refer to 8^th November 2022, as detailed in the planning application 22/00769/FUL.

It was moved by Councillor Robert Archer, seconded by Councillor David Hughes and

RESOLVED

That the listed building consent be granted subject to the conditions set out in section 8 of the report.

Voting

11 For

01 Against

02 Abstentions

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

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

It was moved by Councillor David Burton, seconded by Councillor Stuart Lees and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That the report be noted.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.