Issue - meetings

The Chairman introduced the first planning application for the evening, application number 140485 to erect a new operational services depot tofacilitate waste services in the region, including an operations office and staff welfare building, external yard for storage and maintanence of the vehicle fleet, bulky storage facility, staff and visitor parking, and site landscaping. He invited the Senior Development Management Officer to provide any updates to the report. On confirming there were no updates, the Chairman invited comments from the Committee Members.

There was widespread support for the proposal and recognition for the improved location in comparison with existing depots. There was a question regarding the use of the Caenby Corner site rather than Hemswell Cliff however the Chairman highlighted that the objective was to consider the application as it was presented. There were further questions in relation to the possibility of flooding on the site, however the Senior Development Management Officer highlighted that the relevant authorities were content that the surface water drainage provisions would be satisfactory.

Having been proposed and seconded, the Chairman led the voting as described at the start of the meeting and it was AGREED that powers be delegated to officers to grant planning permission subject to conditions following receipt of any outstanding consultation replies and matters arising as well as receipt of and any matters arising from:

• Cross sections of the site showing any land level changes
• A scheme of archaeological trial trenching

If these matters are not resolved within 6 months of the date of this planning committee the application will be reported back to the next available planning committee after the 6 months has expired.