Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Drury and Rudkin.

The Senior Planning Lawyer reported that notification had been received of the following substitutions for this meeting only:

·         Councillor Casson replaced Councillor Biggadike

·         Councillor Pepper replaced Councillor Reynolds

·         Councillor Beal replaced Councillor Coupland

·         Councillor Astill replaced Councillor Tyrrell

·         Councillor Newton was due to replace Councillor Tennant but due to illness was absent.

To sign as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 13 November 2019  (copy enclosed). 

Consideration was given to the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 13 November 2019.

AGREED:

That the minutes be signed as a correct record.

(Moved by Councillor Grocock, Seconded by Councillor Beal)

(Where a Councillor has a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest the Councillor must declare the interest to the meeting and leave the room without participating in any discussion or making a statement on the item, except where a Councillor is permitted to remain as a result of a grant of dispensation.)

Councillor Avery stated that in relation to agenda item 6, he was acquainted with applicant but had no pecuniary interest.

Councillors Lawton, Alcock and the Chairman stated that they had been lobbied in relation to agenda item 6.  The Chairman also stated that he had had a number of conversations with the application on various issues with the application.

The Senior Planning Lawyer made a statement regarding a change in Procedure.

Full application for the erection of eight 3 bedroomed dwellings at Land adjacent: 1a and 29 Northorpe Road, Donington, Spalding (report of the Development Manager enclosed).

The Chairman reported that this item had been withdrawn from the agenda.

In response to a complaint received by the Chairman relating to the above application, Councillor Gambba-Jones made a statement.

Full application for change of use of private swimming pool to swimming pool for private hire, exclusive for family groups of up to 6 babies, rehabilitation and certain disabilities at Park House, Park Lane, Surfleet (report of the Development Manager enclosed).

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which  the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.  The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Avery, Seconded by Councillor Brewis)

Supporter - Mr Nigel West (Applicant)

Objector - Mr Charles Dobney

S73A Continuation of residential development comprising 34 dwellings – approved under H22-0398-18 – Modification of Condition 3 relating to affordable housing at Land off Small Drove, Weston (report of the Development Manager enclosed).

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which  the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.  The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That planning permission be granted subject to a legal agreement if required and the conditions set out in Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Casson, Seconded by Councillor Grocock)

Full application for use of site as Astro Turf Recycling Centre (retrospective) at The Astro Farm, Roman Bank Crosses, Long Sutton (report of Development Manager enclosed).

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which  the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.  The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Brewis, seconded by Councillor Lawton)

Full application for erection of a pair of elevated modular concept dwellings at Ashgrove Lodge, Austendyke Road, Weston Hills (report of the Development Manager enclosed).

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which  the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.  The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That a 5-year Temporary Permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Casson, seconded by Councillor Grocock)

Full application for the erection of earth sheltered dwelling at Homeland, Eaugate Road, Whaplode Drove (report of the Development Manager enclosed).

Consideration was given to the report of the Development Manager upon which  the above application was to be determined, including his recommendations, copies of which had previously been circulated to all members.

Members debated the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.  The debate was not repeated here as Planning Committee meetings were webcast and could be viewed in full at www.sholland.gov.uk for a limited period of time following which the recording could be made available by request, in line with the Democratic Services Privacy Notice.

AGREED:

That planning permission be refused for the reason listed in Section 9.0 of the report.

(Moved by Councillor Astill, seconded by Councillor Seymour)

Supporter - John Dickie (Agent)

To inform Members of the annual update to the South Holland Brownfield Land Register, which will be published on the Council’s website (Report of the Portfolio Holder for Place enclosed).

Members considered a report from the Portfolio Holder for Place which informed Members of the annual update to the South Holland Brownfield Land Register, to be published on the Council’s website.

AGREED:

That the South Holland District Brownfield Land Register 2019 be noted.

There were none.