Agenda and minutes
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor P Posnett. Councillor Smedley attended as a substitute. |
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To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 26 September 2019. Minutes: Minutes of the meeting held
on 26 September 2019 were confirmed and signed by the Chairman. |
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Declarations of Interest PDF 51 KB Members to declare any
interest as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest in respect of items
to be considered on the agenda. Councillor Chandler confirmed in relation to application 19/00588/REM that the land was no longer owned by a family relative and therefore no longer held any pecuniary interest with regard to this item. --o0o-- Councillor Glancy confirmed that she would speak as Ward
Member on item 19/00208/REM and therefore in accordance with the Code of
Conduct and Procedure Rules in the Constitution she would leave the Chair for
this item, speak in relation to the item and then remain in the public gallery
until after the voting on this item had taken place. --o0o— Nominations were
requested for a Member to preside over the meeting during the debate and voting
on the next item of business. Councillor Higgins
was nominated by Councillor Faulkner.
This was seconded by Councillor Steadman. Councillor
Illingworth was nominated by Councillor Holmes. Upon voting on the
nominations for the Chair, members voted in favour of Councillor Higgins
presiding over the meeting during the next item of business. Councillor Higgins
took the Chair and Councillor Glancy moved to the public gallery. Councillor Higgins
confirmed that he held no interest which prevented him from presiding over the
next item of business. --o0o-- |
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Schedule of Applications |
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Melton Spinney Road, Melton Mowbray Minutes: Applicant: Taylor Wimpey Location: Land off Field OS
3968, Melton Spinney Road, Thorpe Arnold Proposal: Approval of reserved
matters related to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale attached to
outline approval 14/00808/OUT for the erection of 200 dwellings and provision
swales/drainage infrastructure/public open space and associated works The Planning Officer (RN)
addressed the Committee and provided a brief summary of the application. Mr Nallamilli also confirmed the following:
Pursuant to Chapter 2, Part
9, Para 2.8-2.28 of the Council’s Constitution in relation to public speaking
at Planning Committee, the Chairman allowed the following to give a four minute
presentation:
Following questions from
Members, Mrs Wilson confirmed:
Following questions from
Members, Ms Chave confirmed:
During discussion the
following points were noted:
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Normanton Lane, Bottesford Minutes: Applicant: Miller Homes Location: Normanton Lane, Bottesford, OS Fields 8456, 7946 and 9744 Proposal: Reserved matters for
36 dwellings (amendment of part of the site containing 27 dwellings under
existing permission) The Planning Officer (RN)
addressed the Committee and provided a brief summary of the application. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Part
9, Para 2.8-2.28 of the Council’s Constitution in relation to public speaking
at Planning Committee, the Chairman allowed the following to give a four minute
presentation:
Following questions from Members, Ms Thornton confirmed: ·
The properties would comply fully with Building Regulations
in relation energy efficiency, thermal construction and solar gain. The use of reed beds would support
biodiversity. There would also be
extensive planting with workshops planned to discuss this further with the
Parish Council. The provision of travel
packs were also a condition of the application and supported sustainable
transport. ·
Further information was requested regarding the location of
the bus stop – officers would request this information from the Highway
Authority. ·
The finish and quality of materials had been agreed with the
Planning Officer. The developer was
accredited as a 5 star house builder and used high quality materials and
techniques. During discussion the
following points were noted:
Councillor Chandler proposed
the recommendations contained within the report. Councillor Illingworth seconded the
recommendations. RESOLVED That application
19/00588/REM be APPROVED subject to:
(Unanimous) REASONS
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Hoby Road, Asfordby Additional documents: Minutes: Applicant: Jelson
Limited Location: Land off Hoby Road, Asfordby Proposal: Approval of reserved
matters related to access, appearance, layout and scale attached to outline
approval 16/00570/OUT for the erection of 70 dwellings and provision of
swales/drainage infrastructure/public open space The Planning Officer (RN)
addressed the Committee and provided a brief summary of the application. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Part
9, Para 2.8-2.28 of the Council’s Constitution in relation to public speaking
at Planning Committee, the Chairman allowed the following to give a four minute
presentation:
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Mr Thorley confirmed that the adjustment with regard to
provision of affordable housing across this site and the Burton Road site was
as a result of discussions with Planning Officers indicating that the need for
affordable housing was greater in Melton Mowbray.
During discussion the
following points were noted:
Councillor
Holmes proposed the recommendation in the report and Councillor Higgins
seconded the recommendations on the basis that there was provision for
consultation with the Ward Councillors and the Parish Council before a decision
on the revised affordable housing mix was taken. RESOLVED That
application 18/01517/FUL be APPROVED,
with the revised planning drawings subject to:
(Unanimous) --o0o-- The
Chairman adjourned the meeting for a short comfort break. --o0o-- The
Chairman reconvened the meeting. --o0o-- |
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20 Main Street, Grimston Minutes: Applicant: Mr and
Mrs D Kealy Location: Oakley Cottage, 20
Main Street, Grimston Proposal: New dwelling The Development Manager
addressed the Committee and provided a brief summary of the application. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Part
9, Para 2.8-2.28 of the Council’s Constitution in relation to public speaking
at Planning Committee, the Chairman allowed the following to give a four minute
presentation:
Following questions from Members, Mrs Kealy confirmed: ·
That her 4 year old daughter was in receipt of high rate
disability living allowance due to having hypermobility. The application was to provide a suitable
home, with appropriate adaptations to provide a suitable environment to accommodate
her daughters needs now and to allow her to live as independently as possible
in the future. ·
The particular needs in relation to the requirement for a
specially adapted home was made clear in the application.
During discussion the
following points were noted:
--o0o-- The Chairman proposed that the meeting continued beyond the
three hours time limit as set out in the MBC Constitution. This was seconded by Councillor Cumbers. On being put to the vote the motion to continue the meeting
was CARRIED. --o0o--
Councillor Higgins proposed
that the application be approved against officer recommendation, on the basis of
the specific and ongoing need of the applicants child for a suitably modified
house, subject to a condition on first occupancy and any additional conditions
to be delegated to the Assistant Director for Strategic Planning and Regulatory
Services. Councillor Cumbers seconded
this recommendation. RESOLVED That application
19/00952/FUL be APPROVED contrary to
the recommendations set out in the report, subject to:
(9 in favour of approval, 2
against) REASONS The decision to grant the application, contrary to officer recommendations and the Development Plan was made as Members were satisfied that there existed very exceptional personal circumstances in relation to the ongoing accommodation needs of a ... view the full minutes text for item PL149 |
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Land North of 55 Main Street, Kirby Bellars Minutes: Applicant: Mrs J E Dolan Location: Land north of 55 Main
Street, Kirby Bellars Proposal: Proposed erection of
three, two bedroom single storey detached dwellings and associated access and
landscaping The Development Manager (LP)
addressed the Committee and provided a brief summary of the application. Pursuant to Chapter 2, Part
9, Para 2.8-2.28 of the Council’s Constitution in relation to public speaking
at Planning Committee, the Chairman allowed the following to give a four minute
presentation:
Following questions it was
confirmed:
During discussion the
following points were noted:
Councillor Higgins proposed
that the application be deferred to allow a housing need survey to be carried
out in order to provide evidence in accordance with Policy SS3. The application should be reconsidered in
light of this information and alongside the voluntary contribution for
affordable housing. This was seconded by
Councillor Faulkner. RESOLVED That application
19/00256/FUL be DEFERRED pending
further information on housing need in Kirby Bellars. (9 In favour, 1 against) |
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Urgent Business To consider any other items that the Chair
considers urgent Minutes: There was no urgent business. |