Agenda and minutes

The Chairman drew attention to the list of notices published on the back of the agenda.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors I E Dobson and Mrs P A Channer, CC.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 19 September 2018 (copy enclosed).

RESOLVED that the Minutes from the meeting of the Committee held on 19 September 2018 be approved and confirmed.

To disclose the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, other Pecuniary Interests or Non-Pecuniary Interests relating to items of business on the agenda having regard to paragraphs 6-8 inclusive of the Code of Conduct for Members.

(Members are reminded that they are also required to disclose any such interests as soon as they become aware should the need arise throughout the meeting).

There was none.

To consider the report of the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated)*.

Following the Officer’s presentation, the Chairman drew the Committee’s attention to the request for a deferral in the Members’ Update.

After a brief discussion the Chairman put forward the proposal for a deferral to allow for additional supporting information to be submitted, and this was duly seconded.  Upon a vote being taken the deferral was approved.

RESOLVED that the application be DEFERRED for the above mentioned reason.

To consider the report of the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated)*.

Following the Officer’s presentation Mrs Linsey Twinley, an Objector, and Mrs Pauline Keeling, the Applicant, addressed the Committee.

Members discussed the application considering the applicant’s business needs and their neighbours’ privacy.  The Committee sympathised with both the applicant and their neighbours, and considered whether the proposed external entrance was the only way to access the loft space.

The Chairman put the Officer’s recommendation to the Committee.  Upon a vote being taken the application was refused in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

RESOLVED that the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:

1          The proposed staircase would give rise to an unneighbourly form of development which would result in an unacceptable loss of privacy and an increase of perceived overlooking of neighbouring occupiers. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy D1 of the MDLDP and guidance contained in the NPPF.

2          The proposed staircase is considered to be a contrived and visually unacceptable addition, which would detract from the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, contrary to Policies D1 and H4 of the MDLDP and guidance contained in the NPPF.

To consider the report of the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated)*.

Following the Officer’s presentation a debate ensued questioning whether this item should have been called in to the Committee.  It was confirmed that the application was called in by Councillor S J Savage.

The Committee raised concerns around Member Call In following the removal of the Parish Triger.  It was agreed that their concerns on Member Call In should be referred to the Monitoring Officer.

The Chairman put the Officer’s recommendation to the Committee and upon a vote being taken the application was approved.

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

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

2          The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in complete accordance with the following documents: 18418/SP, 18418/01, 18418/02.

3          The materials used in the construction of the extension hereby approved shall be as set out within the application form/plans hereby approved.

To consider the report of the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated)*.

Following the Officer’s presentation, Mr Martin Janes, the Applicant addressed the Committee.

After a brief discussion the Chairman put the Officer’s recommendation of approval to the Committee.  Upon a vote being taken the application was approved.

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation:

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

2                    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: JPT/CR/MJ/0518/001 Rev D

3                    The materials used in the construction of the roof lights hereby approved shall be as set out within the application form/plans hereby approved.