Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Allen, Bessant, Bill and O’Shea, with the following substitutions authorised in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4:

Councillor Crooks for Councillor Bill

Councillor Morrell for Councillor O’Shea.

In the absence of the Vice-Chairman, it was moved by Councillor Ward, seconded by Councillor Hollick and

                        RESOLVED – Councillor Sutton take the Vice-Chairman’s seat for this meeting only.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 22 December 2015.

It was moved by Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Wright and

                        RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 22 December be confirmed and signed by the Chairman.  

Councillor Ward declared a personal interest in application 15/00549/FUL and stated that he would not vote on the matter.

It was reported that all decisions had been issued.

Residential development for up to 80 dwellings, open space and associated works (outline – access only)

Application for residential development for up to 80 dwellings, open space and associated works (outline – access only).

Councillor Taylor arrived at 18:36.

It was moved by Councillor Rooney and seconded by Councillor Cook that the Committee accept the officer’s recommendation to grant permission.

Councillor Wright asked for an additional condition to be added to the proposal that requires the developer to submit a traffic survey and any related mitigation measures before development begins.

Both Councillor Rooney and Councillor Cook agreed to Councillor Wright’s amendment and therefore it was

                        RESOLVED – the application be approved subject to conditions contained in the officer’s report and a condition imposed to require a further traffic survey to be carried out prior to the commencement of development.

Application for the approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscape, layout and scale) of outline planning permission 13/00529/OUT for residential development of 135 dwellings, public and private open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

Application for the approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscape, layout and scale) of outline planning permission 13/00529/OUT for residential development of 135 dwellings, public and private open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

It was moved by Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Rooney and

                        RESOLVED – the application be approved subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report and late items.

Demolition of church hall and erection of four dwellings.

Application for demolition of church hall and erection of four dwellings.

On the motion of Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Crooks it was

                        RESOLVED – the application be refused in accordance with the officer’s recommendation.

Demolition of dwelling and erection of 14 dwellings (outline – access and layout).

Application for demolition of dwelling and erection of 14 dwellings (outline – access and layout).

It was moved by Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

                        RESOLVED – the application be approved subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

Detached garage to front with room in roof.

Application for detached garage to front with room in roof.

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that the application be refused, Councillor Morrell proposed a motion to grant planning permission on the grounds that he did not feel that the proposed development would affect residential or visual amenity when viewed from the main road. This motion was seconded by Councillor Hodgkins.

Before being taken to a vote, some members expressed the view that a deferral would be a better option to give the applicant the opportunity to address the concerns about the visual impact. Councillor Roberts proposed to defer the application and this was seconded by Councillor Wright.

As the first valid motion, Councillor Morrell’s proposal to approve the application was put to the vote and carried. Members subsequently expressed concern that the motion on which they were voting was unclear and it was requested that the vote be re-taken. Upon the vote being taken it was declared CARRIED and

                        RESOLVED – the application be approved.

The following Planning Inspectorate appeal decisions are attached:

(a)  2a Drayton Lane, Fenny Drayton

(b)  Craigmore Farm, Merrylees Road, Newbold Verdon.

The committee noted the report.

The appeals progress report was noted.

The update on decisions delegated was noted.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction).

The committee noted the enforcement update.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction).

The major project update was noted.