Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillors’ Waring and White.

There were no declarations of interest stated.

To receive the minutes of the previous meeting held on 10^th June 2014.

Resolved:-                        That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 June, 2014 be agreed as a correct record.

Resolved:-              That the application be refused for the following reasons:

(i)    The number of dwellings proposed and its three storey nature is inappropriate in this elevated position and would be harmful to the appearance of the area.

(ii)   The use of the proposed vehicular access by the number of residential units proposed and also the proximity of three storey development to neighbouring garden land will result in an unsatisfactory level of residential amenity for residents along Seabridge Road adjacent to the site. 

(iii)  Without an appropriate secured financial contribution relating to public open space contribution the development would be contrary to policy on the provision of open space for residential development.

Resolved:-              That the application be deferred to enable the Highway Authority to ask other bus operators whether they would visit the estate.

Resolved:-              (i)       That, subject to the applicant entering into a

Section 106 planning obligation securing a

contribution to public open space

provision/enhancement by the 23^rd July 2014, the

application be permitted subject to the

undermentioned conditions:

(a)  Time limit/Plans

(b)  Materials

(c)  Tree protection measures

(d)  Implementation of the tree works specified

(e)  Retention of trees

(f)    Landscaping

(g)  Construction hours

(h)  Construction and demolition management plan/ method statement

(i)    Protection of the highway from mud and debris

(j)    Dust mitigation measures during demolition and construction

(k)  Internal noise levels of dwellings

(l)    Contaminated land remediation

(m)Foul and surface water drainage provision

(n)  Provision of access, parking, servicing and turning areas

(o)  Retention of approved garages to be retained for parking of motor vehicles and cycles

(p)  Private road signage

(q)  Contaminated land remediation

(r)   Removal of permitted development rights for boundary treatments, hardstandings, outbuildings  and extensions for all plots

(s)  Occupancy restriction to the over 55’s and their dependents

(ii)     That, should the obligation not be secured by the due date, the Head of Planning and Development be given delegated authority to refuse the application unless it is considered appropriate to extend the period for completion of the obligation.

Resolved:-              That the application be permitted subject to the undermentioned conditions:

(i)             Approved plans

(ii)            Importation of soil/material.

This item was withdrawn.

Resolved:-              That the application be permitted subject to the

undermentioned conditions:

(i)             Commencement within three years

(ii)            Development being carried out in accordance with the approved plans

(iii)           Equipment cabinets to be finished in green.

Resolved:-              That the application be permitted subject to the

undermentioned conditions:

(i)             Commencement within three years

(ii)            Development being carried out in accordance with the approved plans

(iii)           Finished colour.

Resolved:-              That the application be deferred to enable discussions to extend the hours of use of the car park.

Consideration was given to an annual report on the Planning and related appeals from April, 2013 to March, 2014.

Resolved:-              (i)       That internal management procedures within the

Service including the  assessment of case officers’

recommendations by more senior officers continue to be applied;

(ii)       That your Officer report to the Chair and Vice Chairman in six months time on appeal performance in the first half of the 2014/15, and on any further steps that have been taken in the light of that performance;

(iii)      That the Committee reaffirms its previous resolution that Members draw to Case Officers’ attention any concerns that they have with an application coming to the Committee for determination as soon as possible having received notice of the application in the weekly list, so that potential solutions to the concerns are sought with the applicant in line with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework;

(iv)      That the Committee reaffirms its previous resolution that full advantage be taken of the use of conditions in planning permissions to make developments acceptable;

(v)       That the Committee reaffirms its previous resolutions that Members proposing to move refusal of a proposal contrary to recommendation be urged to contact the Head of Planning Services no less than 24 hours before the Committee, with details of the reasons they are minded to give for such a refusal;

(vi)      That the Committee reaffirms its previous resolution that when a proposal to refuse to grant planning permission is made at the Committee contrary to the officer’s recommendation, advice be sought as to the most appropriate way to meet the requirement to work in a proactive and positive manner with applicants;

(vii)     That the Committee reaffirms its previous resolutions that the mover and seconder of a resolution of refusal contrary to officer recommendation be identified by the Chair and recorded and in the event of an appeal being lodged there be an expectation that those members will make themselves available as witnesses on behalf of the Council in the appeal proceedings should either the Head of Planning Service or the Head of Central Services deem that appropriate; and

(viii)     That the Committee reaffirm its previous resolutions that a proactive approach be taken by officers to appeal handling with early holding of case conferences where appropriate, the strength of the case being continually reassessed in the light of any new evidence received, and that in the case of matters being determined by means of public inquiries the Head of Central Services or his representative takes charge of the matter.

Members considered a report on the five year housing land supply assessment for the Borough of Newcastle under Lyme for 1 April, 2014 to 31 March, 2015.

Members stated that the Committee should receive regular reports (updates) so as to be continually involved in the conveyance of the new local plan.

An issues and options report would be brought back to the Planning Committee next year prior to going out to consultation.

Resolved:-              (i)       That the results of the five year supply report be

noted.

(ii)       That the significance of the five year supply in

Development Management decision making be

noted.

Consideration was given to the new Minerals Local Plan for Staffordshire 2015 – 2030, on which the Borough Council had been consulted by the County Council.

Resolved:-              (i)       That officers, in consultation with the Chairman,

submit a response to the County Council to the

effect that the Borough Council has no particular

observations to make upon the Consultation

document.

(ii)       That the Chairman be authorised to approve

comments to be drawn up by the officers that may then be forwarded to the County Council as this Council’s response.

To resolve that the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item(s) because it is likely that there will be a disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1,2,3 and 5 in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Resolved:-              That the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item because it is likely that there will be disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2 and 6 in Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972. 

Resolved:-              That the restricted minutes of the meeting of this

Committee held on 10 June, 2014 be agreed as a correct

record.