Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors C Allen, Moore and Walker, with the following substitutions authorised in accordance with council procedure rule 10:

Councillor Bools for Councillor Moore

Councillor Sutton for Councillor Allen

Councillor Webber-Jones for Councillor Walker.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 12 December 2023.

It was moved by Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor Flemming and

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 12 December be confirmed as a correct record.

Councillor Bools stated that he had attended the parish council meeting where application 23/01047/FUL was discussed but came to this meeting with an open mind.

To report progress on any decisions delegated at the previous meeting.

It was reported that all decisions had been issued with the exception of the decision on application 22/01190/OUT which was subject to a S106 agreement.

Application for deed of variation to remove clause 3 of original deed and replace with alternative provision.

Late items received after preparation of main agenda:

Evidence of Affordable Housing Registered Provider (RPs) feedback emails

As is outlined in paragraph 7.2 of the Committee Report the applicant sought offers from 14 different RPs several different, these are set out below:

RPs stating they have no interest in purchasing affordable units:

1.     Future Housing Group

Dated: 25 April 2023

Good morning, Louise,

I hope that you are well and apologies for the delay in responding formally on this potential opportunity.

I have received a response from our housing management colleagues as follows ‘Having reviewed the bids from applicants with a village connection – these are very low (7 out of 244) therefore would agree that just S106 would not be desirable. Furthermore, the demand for 1 and 2 bed properties is much higher for this area – with significantly lower demand for 3 beds, therefore the proposal of 30 x 3 bed houses would not be desirable either, due to the likely demand issues we are likely to encounter’.

In view of the above comments, we are unable to consider this opportunity further at this stage.

regards

Paul Wootton

Interim Development Consultant

Mobile:07917 664929

Web:www.futureshg.co.uk | Email:  paul.wootton@futureshg.co.uk

Postal Address: FHG, PO BOX 141, Innovation House, Coniston Court, Blyth, NE24 9FQ

Registered Office:Futures House, Building 435, Argosy Road, Castle Donington, England, DE74 2SA

Further email

Dated: 18 July 2023

Hi Louise,

I am very well thank you, apologies for missing your call earlier.

Unfortunately, due to feedback from our lettings team in respect of local demand and lack of amenities this is not one that we are able to consider submitting an offer on at this time.

regards

Paul Wootton

Interim Development Consultant

Mobile:07917 664929

Web:www.futureshg.co.uk | Email:  paul.wootton@futureshg.co.uk

Postal Address: FHG, PO BOX 141, Innovation House, Coniston Court, Blyth, NE24 9FQ

Registered Office:Futures House, Building 435, Argosy Road, Castle Donington, England, DE74 2SA.

2.     Orbit Homes

Dated: 7 July 2023

Hi Louise,

Thank you for forwarding the opportunity, however on this occasion we decline to offer, as our Sales Team have confirmed we have no other scheme within the LA, and as such it would be difficult to manage the sale of the S/O units.

We also have HE Funding for AR in this LA, and our Letting Team are not keen on mixed rental tenure schemes.

I have pencilled a catch up call in for Tuesday, I hope this works for you, as I’ve been called into a meeting today.

Have a nice wknd.

Jason

3.    Midland Hart

From: Chris Miller <Chris.Miller@midlandheart.org.uk>
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 1:02 PM
To: Louise Caves <Louise.Caves@cora.uk>
Subject: RE: Thornton, Hinckley, 106 plus additionality: 28 units with detailed planning permission

Thanks for sending through Louise, I’ve asked Anna-Maria to have a look through.

Are you sure the first  ...  view the full agenda text for item 232.

Application for deed of variation to remove clause 3 of original deed and replace with alternative provision.

The applicant, a representative of the parish council and the county councillor spoke on this application. A statement was read out on behalf of one of the ward councillors.

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that the deed of variation be approved, members highlighted that the original application had been allowed at appeal and the proposed provision of affordable housing had been given significant weight by the inspector. Members felt that the proposed reduction in the number of affordable properties was unacceptable. It was moved by Councillor Bray and seconded by Councillor Lynch that permission be refused for these reasons. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was unanimously

RESOLVED – the application be refused.

Application for change of use from residential dwelling (C3) to a 10-bedroom HMO (Sui-Generis).

Late items received after preparation of main agenda:

Consultations:-

Further to the Committee Report being published one additional objection has been received from a local resident who had already objected to the proposal. No new issues are raised.

Application for change of use from residential dwelling (C3) to a 10-bedroom HMO (sui-generis).

An objector and the applicant spoke on this application.

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that permission be granted, members felt that the change of use would be detrimental to neighbouring amenity by way of noise and the risk of antisocial behaviour and that the provision of four parking spaces was inadequate, particularly given that there was no on-street parking due to parking restrictions along Dragon Lane and a lack of on-street parking in the vicinity. It was moved by Councillor Bools and seconded by Councillor Webber-Jones that permission be refused for these reasons due to being contrary to policies DM10 and DM18 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – permission be refused due to being contrary to policies DM10 and DM18 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD.

To report on progress relating to various appeals.

Members received an update on appeals. The report was noted and officers were thanked for their hard work on recent appeals.