Agenda and draft minutes

12 March 2024

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

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 12 March 2024 be approved as a correct record.

Voting

11 For

  0 Against

  2 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.

Item 5.6, Application No. 24/00637/FUL – Dale Road Methodist Church, Darley Dale - Erection of link extension between Church and Church Hall, installation of air source heat pump and associated landscaping and external alterations.

Councillor David Burton declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 5.6.

Change of use of agricultural land to garden, erection of agricultural building and retention of domestic outbuildings, hardstanding and package treatment plant at Hill View Barn, Muse Lane, Boylestone, Derbyshire, DE6 5HJ.

The Interim 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 Jonathan Imber (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 clarification from the agent on the size of the agricultural building relative to the holding.

It was moved by Councillor Nick Whitehead to approve the application, seconded by Councillor Peter O’Brien and

Voting

4 For

5 Against

3 Abstentions

1 No vote

The Chair declared the motion LOST.

It was then moved by Councillor Stuart Lees, seconded by Councillor Neil Buttle and

RESOLVED

That planning permission be refused for the following reasons:

1.       Principle of development.

2.       Impact on the countryside.

3.       Impact on residential amenity.

Voting

7 For

5 Against

1 Abstentions

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Construction of 1no. dwellinghouse and associated garage at Land Off Thatchers Croft, Thatchers Lane, Tansley.

The Interim 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 Ian Strange (Tansley Parish Council) spoke against the application.

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

During debate it was moved by Councillor Nick Whitehead to defer the application, seconded by Councillor Peter Slack and

RESOLVED

That planning permission be deferred for the following reasons:

1.     Information from the Highways Authority on the road adoption.

2.     Can the garage be omitted from the scheme to allow the landscaping and larger garden area.

3.     Clarity provided on S106.

Voting

10 For

  0 Against

  3 Abstentions

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Retention of unauthorised roof-lights at 80 Cromford Hill, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 3QU.

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

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

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

During debate it was moved by Councillor Nick Whitehead to approve the application, seconded by Councillor Kelda Boothroyd and

Voting

  2 For

10 Against

  1 Abstentions

The Chair declared the motion LOST.

It was moved by Councillor Peter O’Brien to refuse the application with an advisory note to the applicant suggesting they negotiate with Planning Officers to find an alternative solution acceptable to the Conservation Officer, seconded by Councillor Neil Buttle and

RESOLVED

That the Listed Building Consent be refused for the following reasons:

1.     The roof-lights have a detrimental impact on the special character and appearance of this Grade II Listed Building, thereby conflicting with the National Planning Policy Framework.

Voting

10 For

  2 Against

  1 Abstentions

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

7.35 pm – The Chair adjourned the meeting.

7.47 pm – The meeting reconvened.

Erection of dwellinghouse and associated works at The Old School House, Well Banks, Kirk Ireton, DE6 3JW.

The Senior Planner 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 Emily Weston (Agent) spoke in support of the application. Mr Christopher Marsh (Local Resident), Ms Zoe Marsh (Local Resident), and Mr JR Hargreaves (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 information from the agent clarifying the measurements in section 7.9 of the report based on printing the layout plan SP01 Issue 4 at A1 and using the correct scale of 1:100.

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 an additional note to the applicant as follows: ‘In relation to submission of information for condition 19 the incorporation of grey water recycling should be considered’.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Brief description of item.

At 8.32 pm, it was moved by Councillor Stuart Lees, seconded by Councillor Peter Slack and

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

That in accordance with Rule of Procedure 13, the meeting continue to 9.30 pm to enable the business on the agenda to be concluded.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Construction of 4no. short stay holiday accommodation units, amenity building, acess road, landscaping and other associated works at Land adjacent Highfields, Oakerthorpe Road, Bolehill, DE4 4GP.

The Senior Planner 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 Jo Walton (Applicant) spoke in support of the application.

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

It was moved by Councillor Marilyn Franks, 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 and additional conditions recommended by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust as follows:

1.     Breeding Birds

2.     Lighting

3.     Reasonable Avoidance Measures to safeguard amphibians, reptiles and other wildlife including brown hare and hedgehogs

4.     Biodiversity Enhancement Plan

And an additional condition / informative to install EV charging point.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Erection of link extension between church and church hall, installation of air source heat pump and associated landscaping and external alterations at Dale Road Methodist Church, Dale Road North, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2FS.

8.45 pm Councillor David Burton left the meeting due to non-pecuniary interest in the item, Councillor Sue Burfoot took over as Chair for the item.

The Senior Planner 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 Jeanette Anne Welsh (Applicant), Ms Ruth Burton (Local Resident) and Ms Becky Burton (Local Resident) spoke in support of the application. Cllr. Vicki Raynes (Darley Dale Town Council) commented on the application.

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

During debate Councillor Marilyn Franks moved to approve the application with conditions, seconded by Councillor Peter Slack and

RESOLVED

That planning permission approved with the following conditions:

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

Reason: 

This is a statutory period which is specified in Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following plan no's 1162/016A, 015B,020, 021, 022A, 023A, 024.

Reason:

For the avoidance of doubt.

3.     Construction hours shall be restricted to the hours of 8am to 6pm Mondays to Friday, 8am to 1pm on Saturdays and no working at all on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Reason:

In the interests of preserving the amenity of neighbouring residents in accordance with Policy PD1 of the Adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan (2017)

4.     Prior to any site clearance, groundworks, excavations, demolition or construction works and before any materials or plant are brought onto the site for the purpose of the development the method of construction and Tree Protection Plan shall be provided and works implemented in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:

Required prior to commencement of development to satisfy the Local Planning Authority that the trees to be retained will not be damaged during demolition or construction and to protect and enhance the appearance and character of the site and locality, in accordance Policies PD1 and PD6 of the Adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan (2017).

5.     Full constructional details of all new external window and door joinery and/or metal framed windows and doors (including finish colour) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to installation. The submitted details shall include depth of reveal, details of heads, sills and lintels, elevations at a scale of not less than 1:10 and horizontal/vertical frame sections (including sections through glazing bars) at not less than 1:2. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:

To protect the external appearance of the building and preserve the character of the area in accordance with Policy PD2 of the Adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan.

6.     Samples of all facing and roofing materials (including material for the raised decking area)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 420/23

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

9.21 pm Councillor David Burton rejoined the meeting and took over as chair.

It was moved by Councillor Neil Buttle, seconded by Councillor Sue Burfoot and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That the report be noted.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.