Agenda and draft minutes

The Chairperson apologised for the late start of the meeting due to technical difficulties and welcomed everyone to the meeting. She then went through some general housekeeping arrangements for the meeting, making specific reference to the constitutional brake clause recently agreed by the Council and how this would work should Members be minded not to agree with the Officers’ recommendations.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors B O Bown, M F L Durham CC, L J Haywood, J C Hughes, W J Laybourn, N R Miller, N D Spenceley and S White.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the District Planning Committee held on 24 April 2024 (copy enclosed).

RESOLVED

(i)             That the Minutes of the meeting of the District Planning Committee held on 24 April 2024 be received.

Councillor S J N Morgan advised that he was in attendance at this meeting, although this had not been recorded, however Councillor C P Morley had given apologies but was shown in attendance.

Minute 715 – Disclosure of Interest

Councillor M G Neall advised that in respect of this Minute his surname was incorrectly spelt.

The above amendments were noted and the Chairperson confirmed they would be corrected.

RESOLVED

(ii)            That subject to the above amendments the Minutes of the District Planning Committee held on 24 April 2024 be confirmed.

To disclose the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, Other Registrable interests and Non-Registrable Interests relating to items of business on the agenda having regard to paragraph 9 and Appendix B 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).

Councillor W Stamp declared a pecuniary interest in Agenda Item 5 - 24/00244/FULM Land South Of Brent Way And Off Of Endeavour Way, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, advising that having taken advice she was making this declaration because she lived opposite the site. There was then some discussion regarding the advice Councillor Stamp had received with reference to differing guidance having been previously circulated.

Councillor Stamp then left the chamber for the following item of business.

To consider the report of the Assistant Director: Planning and Implementation, (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated)*.

It was noted that a Members’ Update had been circulated prior to the meeting and this advised of:

·                an amended plan number

·                a consultation response from Natural England

·                clarification on the market and affordable housing mix, and discussion of compliance with Local Housing Needs Assessment

·                implications of the housing mix to the ‘plannng balance’

Following the Officers’ presentation, the Applicant, Mr Ray Houghton addressed the Committee.

Councillor A S Fluker commented on the application and then proposed that the application be approved as per Officers recommendation. This proposal was duly seconded.

Following some debate, the Chairperson moved the proposal in the name of Councillor Fluker and this was duly agreed.

RESOLVED that this application be APPROVED subject to the applicant entering into a legal agreement pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure planning obligations and subject to the following conditions:

1.         The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiry 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:

•                H8769-2A-SP-001 Rev I

•                H8769-2A-SP-002 Rev B

•                H8769-2A-SP-003 Rev D

•                H8769-2A-SP-004 Rev D

•                H8769-2A-SP-005 Rev D

•                H8769-2A-SP-006 Rev E

•                H8769-2A-SP-007 Rev E

•                H8769-2A-SP-008 Rev F

•                H8769-2A-SP-009 Rev D

•                H8769-2A-SP-010 Rev D

•                H8769-2A-SP-011 Rev C

•                P286-AE-GS-001

•                P286-AE-FP-001

•                P286-AE-GS-002

•                P286-AE-FP-002

•                P382-AE-GE-001

•                P382-AE-FP-001

•                P382-AE-GE-002

•                P382-AE-FP-002

•                DWB3_5-BE-GS-001

•                DWB3_5-BE-RE-001

•                DWB3_5-BF-FP-001

•                P341-HD-GD-001

•                P341-HD-GD-002

•                P341-HD-RE-001

•                P341-HD-RE-002

•                P341-HD-FP-001

•                P341-HD-FP-002

•                H312-BD-HD-002

•                H312-BD-FP-002

•                H403-ID-GD-001

•                H403-ID-GD-002

•                H403-ID-RE-001

•                H403-ID-FP-001

•                H403-ID-FP-002

•                H456-AD-GD-002

•                H456-AD-RE-001

•                H456-AD-FP-001

•                H456-AD-FP-002

•                H469-HD-HD-002

•                H469-HD-RE-001

•                H469-HD-RE-002

•                H469-HD-FP-001

•                H469-HD-FP-002

•                H588-HN-RE-001

•                H588-HN-FP-001

•                N2D8/9-2A-HD-001

•                N2D8/9-2A-HD-002

•                N2D8/9-2A-FP-001

•                N2D8/9-2A-FP-002

•                Z113-2A-HD-001

•                Z113-2A-HD-002

•                Z113-2A-FP-001 REV A

•                Z113-2A-FP-002

•                N2D1-2A-HE-001

•                N2D1-2A-HE-002

•                N2D1-2A-FP-001

•                N2D1-2A-FP-002

•                N2D1-2A-HE-002 (As)

•                N2D1-2A-FP-002 (As)

•                N2D3-2A-HE-001

•                N2D3-2A-HE-002

•                N2D3-2A-FP-001

•                N2D3-2A-FP-002

•                N2D5-2A-GD-001

•                N2D5-2A-GD-002

•                N2D5-2A-FP-001

•                N2D5-2A-FP-002

•                22007-08 Rev C

•                22007-09 Rev C

•                22007-10 Rev C

•                22007-11 Rev C

•                22007-12 Rev C

•                22007-13 Rev C

3.         No above ground works shall commence until samples or product details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces, including windows, doors, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 263.

To consider the report of the Assistant Director: Planning and Implementation, (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated)*.

Following the Officers’ presentation, an Objector, Mrs Warr and the applicant, Mr Duncan Howie addressed the Committee.

A lengthy debate ensued, during which Officers provided Members with further clarification in respect of:

·                details of the distance between the proposed parcels and neighbouring properties along with the impact assessment in respect of glint and glare from the solar panels.

·                assessment of the fire risk and the proposed condition which would require submission of a management plan.

·                the proposed management of the Public Right of Way during the construction phase of the development.

·                the assessment of the solar panels and there being no adverse impact on health and wellbeing.

Councillor R H Siddall commented on the application and then proposed that it be approved. This proposal was duly seconded.

Following further discussion and in accordance with Procedure Rule No. 13 (3) Councillor A S Fluker requested a recorded vote. This was duly seconded.

The Chairperson then moved the proposal in the name of Councillor Siddall and the voting was as follows:

For the recommendation:

Councillors M G Bassenger, S J Burwood, J Driver, A Fittock. K Jennings, K M H Lagan, A M Lay, S J N Morgan, C P Morley, R G Pratt, N G F Shaughnessy, R H Siddall, U G C Siddall-Norman, P L Spenceley, W Stamp, E L Stephens, J C Stilts, N J Swindle and M E Thomson.

Against the recommendation:

Councillor A S Fluker,

Abstention:

Councillors V J Bell, M G Neall and L L Wiffen.

The Chairperson declared that the application was therefore approved.

RESOLVED that this 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 accordance with the following approved plans:

·                ISD_001.301.00

·                ISD_001.300.13

·                24045.101 REV C

·                ISD_001.307.00 REV 01

·                ISD_001.306.00 REV 01

·                ISD_001.305.00 REV 01

·                ISD_001.304.00 REV 01

·                ISD_001.303.00 REV 01

·                ISD_001.302.02

3               The soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with plan 24045.101 Rev C. Prior to any works above ground level occurring at the application site, the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

1)            Details of the planting scheme implementation programme, including ground protection and preparation, weed clearance, stock sizes, seeding rates, planting methods, mulching, plant protection, staking and/or other support.

2)            Details of the aftercare, monitoring and maintenance programme.

The soft landscape works shall be carried out as approved within the first available planting season (October to March inclusive) following the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 264.