Agenda and minutes

14 February 2023

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

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 14 February 2023 be approved as a correct record.

The Chairman 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.

Installation of 3no. roof-mounted Air Source Heat Pumps, a buffer tank and associated acoustic fencing at Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Bank Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NN.

The 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 of the report.

It was moved by Councillor Tom Donnelly, seconded by Councillor Richard FitzHerbert and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

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

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

Outline planning application for a mixed-use development of up to 100no. dwellinghouses and a commercial development with approval being sought for access at Land South of Main Road, Brailsford.

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 Andrew Stock (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 a summary of additional information submitted by the applicant including: an amended proposed site access drawing;  Transport Assessment; amended Residential Travel Plan; letter from York Archaeology; and a rebuttal letter in regard to heritage issues. Comments received from the   Highway Authority, DCC Development Control Archaeologist and from the agent regarding the former allotments on the site were also summarised.

It was moved by Councillor Sue Burfoot, seconded by Councillor Richard FitzHerbert and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That planning permission be refused for the reasons set out in section 8.0 of the report.

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

Erection of rear extension to create residential annex with roof terrace and associated landscaping works at The Grange, Holme Road, Matlock Bath, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NU.

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 Stuart Atkinson (Applicant) spoke in support of the application. Ms Bo Hamilton-Cody (Local Resident) and Ms Lizzie Watt (Local Resident) spoke against the application, Councillor David Mowle (Matlock Bath Parish Council) 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 Local Highway Authority, District Council’s Design and Conservation Officer, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and Local Residents. A correction to the report which stated the site was located within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, the site is however located within the World Heritage Site Buffer Zone.

It was moved by Councillor Richard FitzHerbert, seconded by Councillor David Hughes and

RESOLVED

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report with the following additional condition:

1.    No development shall commence until a Construction Management Plan (to minimise the impacts of construction upon residents and the local area) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved Construction Management Plan.

Reason:

To minimise the impacts of construction upon the amenity of neighbouring properties and the local area in accordance with policies PD1 and PD9 of the Adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan (2017).

Voting

6 For (Chair’s casting vote used)

5 Against

1 Abstentions

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

Outline planning consent for the erection of up to 15no. dwellinghouses and associated garaging with approval being sought for access at Land adjacent Biggin View, Dog Lane, Hulland Ward.

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, Claire Preston (Agent) spoke in support of the application. Mrs Paula Groom (Local Resident), Mr Simon Groom (Local Resident) and Cllr. Arthur Champion (Hulland Ward Parish Council) 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 letter from the agent, a letter from the applicants solicitor and a location plan with the access corridor shown in yellow.

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

RESOLVED

That planning permission be refused for the following reasons:

The development would be served off a shared driveway, which due to its close proximity to existing housing, width and lack of dedicated footways would present access difficulties, lead to pedestrian and vehicular conflict, result in a loss of amenity and would not provide a safe means of access by foot, thereby leading to danger and inconvenience to highway users contrary to the requirements of Policies S4 and HC19 of the Adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan (2017).

Voting

7 For

2 Against

2 Abstentions

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.

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

It was moved by Councillor Jason Atkin, seconded by Councillor Richard FitzHerbert and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That the report be noted.

The Chairman declared the motion CARRIED.