Agenda and minutes

The Chairman opened the meeting by welcoming all those present and any who may be watching the live webcast. He explained the procedure for the meeting and informed all present of the relevant housekeeping details.

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There was no public participation at this point of the meeting.

i)       Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 7 March 2018, previously circulated.

Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 7 March 2018.

The Democratic and Civic Officer advised the Committee that there had been an error noted in item 67 of the minutes regarding the recording of the decision. This had since been amended and the minutes to be signed were the correct version.

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 7 March 2018 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

Members may make any declarations of interest at this point but may also make them at any time during the course of the meeting.

The Chairman invited Members to make any declarations of interest.

Councillor G. McNeill declared that he knew an objector to application number 137326 (Main Street, Burton).

Councillor T. Smith declared a non-pecuniary interest in that he was Ward Member for application number 137353 (Anglian Way, Market Rasen).

Councillor D. Cotton declared that, as application number 137326 (Main Street, Burton) fell in his Ward, he had been contacted about the application but had not commented on the matter and was present at Committee as a Committee Member not a Ward Member.

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The Principal Development Management Officer advised Members there were no current updates.

RESOLVED that the applications detailed in agenda item 6 be dealt with as follows:-

The Principal Development Management Officer advised Committee that there was an update to the report in that there was a typographical error regarding the height of the wall. It was recorded as being proposed at 1.4m however following a review this had been reduced to 1.1m with pillars at 1.3m.

The Chairman noted there were no public speakers registered and so asked Committee for any comments. A member of Committee enquired whether the application would have been presented had the applicant not been related to an Officer of the council and the Principal Development Manager Officer confirmed it would have otherwise be dealt with under delegated powers.

There were no further questions or comments and it was therefore moved, seconded and voted upon with unanimous agreement that permission be GRANTED in accordance with the conditions as set out in the report.

The Principal Development Management Officer advised Members there were no updates to the report. The Chairman again noted there were no speakers registered and so opened discussions for the Committee.

A member of Committee asked of the Principal Development Management Officer whether the application would have been considered under delegated powers had there not been a connection with an Officer of the council and the Principal Development Management Officer confirmed this would have been the case.

There were no further questions or comments and it was therefore moved, seconded and voted upon with unanimous agreement that permission be GRANTED in accordance with the conditions as set out in the report.

The Chairman introduced planning application 137326 for the erection of a single cottage, together with the part conversion and extension of an existing garage block to form an ancillary annexe with access and landscaping. The Senior Development Management Officer notified Committee of an update regarding the proposed annex in that, following feedback from the Conservation Officer, the annex extension had been reduced in height and the chimney had been removed. The Conservation Officer had been satisfied with these amendments.

The Senior Development Management Officer also noted that it had been highlighted that the site fell within a green wedge in the village therefore local policy LP22 applies however as the site was considered to be an infill development rather than extending any existing boundaries, this was acceptable within the Local Plan.

The Chairman informed Committee that there were four speakers registered to speak and he reiterated the process for those who were not familiar with it.

The first speaker, Councillor Sue North, introduced herself as Chairman of Burton Parish Council and explained she would be speaking against the application. She highlighted to Committee that Burton was a small village and that the proposed development would cause significant harm in the area. She explained that the new dwelling would not conform to existing building lines and this in itself would ruin the view across the hillside and detract from the aesthetic of the area. Councillor North stated that the planned building materials were out of character with the other houses around the village and this would also have a significant visual impact. Councillor North accepted that there had been amendments made to the proposed annex however she felt that the property would still be too close to the boundary wall and that the materials would not be in keeping with the area. She further commented that the additional vehicles at the site, estimated to be up to four vehicles, would cause ongoing problems for existing dwellings for access to driveways and onto the road. In addition to this, there would be significant damage to trees, either through being cut down or in the course of the building work and, considering the lack of support within the village, approval of this application would be contradictory to the Local Plan. Councillor North concluded her comments by emphasising that the proposed dwelling and annex would be against the principles of protect and preserve existing green areas.

The Committee was then addressed by Mr James Lambert, who introduced himself as agent for the applicant, Mr S Myers. Mr Lambert stated that he was speaking in favour of the application and welcomed the recommendation to approve the plans. He explained to Committee that the site was an infill site and the proposed one dwelling with annex would provide part of the identified increase in housing for Burton. Mr Lambert highlighted that the applicant fully supported the addition of a condition to ensure the annex was only used in conjunction with the main dwelling and therefore not  ...  view the full minutes text for item 76c

·         136325 – Park Farm, Kettlethorpe, Lincoln

·         136116 – South Side, Low Road, Osgodby

·         135940 – Land at Smithy Lane, Bigby

·         135494 – Church Farm, Waddington Road, South Kelsey

·         136307 – Charolands Camp Site, Ingham Road, Stow

A Member of Committee noted that of the five appeal decisions, two had been upheld and he enquired whether there had been any costs awarded against the council. The Principal Development Management Officer confirmed there had been no costs awarded.

RESOLVED that the determination of appeals be noted.