Agenda and minutes

Applicant:           Sunrise Poultry Farms Ltd - Phillip Crawley.

Location:             Fields 9820 7800 And 0005, Melton Road, Ab Kettleby.

Proposal:             Erection of free range egg laying unit including site access and associated works.

Before the application was introduced, The Chair put it to Members that the Applicant has the opportunity to speak. He informed them that there would be one objector speak and suggested it may be inconsiderate not to suspend standing orders to allow a balanced presentation.

Cllr Holmes proposed to permit the Applicant to speak.

Cllr Greenow seconded the proposal.

A vote was taken. The members voted unanimously to suspend standing order to allow the Applicant to speak.

(a) The Development Manager (LP) stated that:

The application is a full planning application for the erection of a free range egg laying unit including site access and associated works.  The building would be rectangular with a length of 140 metres and width of 20 metres, the height to the eaves is 3.6 metres and to the ridge is 6.3 metres.  The proposal includes feed storage hoppers with a height of 7.6 metres; areas of hardstanding and a new access from the A606 Nottingham to Melton Road which would in turn close the existing gated agricultural accesses.

It is considered that the proposal is in line with both local and national policy and would not have any undue adverse impact on residential amenity or highway safety and has been designed to respect the character and appearance of the locality.

As such the proposal is recommended for approval subject to conditions as set out in the report.

The Chair elaborated upon a request for additional information regarding floor levels, submitted at the Site Visit. He pointed out that there is no significant cutting in other that to achieve levelness.

                (b) Mrs Ann Williams, an Objector was invited to speak and stated that:

• It is not an appropriate site for an intensive free range chicken farm.
• Agricultural building, much bigger than others in the area.
• Smells, noise and vermin will blight the amenities of residential properties.
• Site is close to a family home.
• Risk of disease entering site via pedestrians using the nearby public footpath.
• Site is large enough for 40,000 birds. There is no assurance numbers may increase to this.
• Light pollution.
• Risk of pollution to nearby brook, therefore harmful to wildlife.
• Will be harmful to appearance of rural setting of a conservation village.
• No ecological impact statement.
• Predator proof fencing will prevent free movement of wildlife.
• Harmful landscape, views, amenities and biodiversity. This is in contrary to up to date policies.
• Contrary to NPPF Chapter 15, items 170,174,175,180.
• Contrary to Melton Local Plan, EN3a page 46 with specific mention of this locality and policy EN2 104, 105 (b), (f), (i), (k), (l).
• Contrary to Ab Kettleby Draft Neighbourhood Plan Fig.6 Policy BE2 c,g,h – Policy T2, Policy env8, number 8, Fig.18. Policy env 5, fig.12.
• False information given on questions 6 and 12 of application.
• Disagreed with Officer’s report.  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL46.1

Applicant:           Mr J Orson

Location:             Land Adj To No 11 And 13, Paradise Lane, Old Dalby

Proposal:             Erection of a single dwelling

                (a) The Planning Officer (GBA) stated that:

This is a full application for the erection of one new dwelling on land west of number 11 Paradise Lane, Old Dalby within the village conservation area.

The proposal is for a four bedroom property (not three as per the published report) which is recognised as larger scheme but is befitting of the site characteristics and land it is sited on. There is also still a need for houses of this bedroom requirement as stated in the Melton housing needs survey.

Matters for consideration are the design of the scheme within the context of the conservation area which according to our conservation officer are acceptable on accounts that the proposal will not look out place within the varying house types along the road.

Further conditions on materials have been imposed to ensure the finished proposal responds well to local areas characteristics.

Being a new dwelling in what is a rural hub category for the purposes of the local plan and therefore a sustainable location the principle is acceptable.

Matters of design and amenity have been fully assessed and also viewed as according to D1 which covers these topics.

There is adequate off street parking proposed and therefore is recommended for approval.

                (b) Cllr Duncan Bennet, a Parish Cllr was invited to speak and stated that:

• The majority of the Parish Council had concerns about the size and style
• Expressed in his own personal opinion, it was in keeping
• Slightly larger than the proposed building planning permission was obtained for.

A Cllr asked if they had any concerns about the roofing material, specifically the zinc cladding.

Cllr Bennet responded no.

A Cllr asked whether the majority of the Parish Council were concerned about the size. And queried whether she was speaking for himself or for the Parish Council.

Cllr Bennet confirmed this was raised as an opinion of the Parish Council.

A Cllr stated they thought the plans were fine and queried whether there were any similar buildings in the conservation area?

Cllr Bennet stated that Old Dalby has a subjective conservation area.  A broader view needed to be taken. It’s not offending the rules of conservation areas.

                (c) Nick Cooper, the Agent was invited to speak and stated that:

• Consistent with the directives of the newly adopted Local Plan.
• Design takes note of a variety of building materials.
• Materials are reflective of local area.
• Dwelling will be 2 building liked via a stone wall.
• There will be quality detailing controlled by conditions set.

The Chair questioned whether he was right to assume the zinc section is the main apex? Or would it all dark style tiling?

Mr Cooper clarified that the 2 storey building had zinc detailing. The outbuilding was traditional with slate.

The Chair asked if the material would be bright.

Mr Cooper informed The Chair that it would not  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL46.2

Applicant:           Mr J Orson

Location:             North Lodge Farm, Longcliff Hill, Old Dalby

Proposal:             Conversion of existing brick and tile building to form one dwelling and associated garden and parking area.

                (a) The Planning Officer (GBA) stated that:

This is a full application for the change of use of an existing agricultural building at North Lodge Farm, Longcliff Hill again in Old Dalby. This scheme however is not in the conservation area.

The proposal is for a two bedroom property and seeks to add various openings to make it function as a dwelling house.

Two parking spaces have been provided for this new dwelling and there is also an additional two spaces for the residents of North Lodge Farm.

Matters for consideration are the design of the scheme which through a comprehensive officer assessment has been viewed as acceptable on accounts that the proposal is predominately a conversion with the rural appearance of the dwelling maintained. It is also set back well of the highway and therefore within the overall ‘street scene’ should not have a significant impact. A full assessment has also been made in terms of ensuring the rooms are of a suitable size according to the technical space standards guidelines which are acceptable.

As before, being a new dwelling in what is a rural hub category for the purposes of the local plan and therefore a sustainable location the principle is acceptable.

Further benefits of this being a conversion and therefore using the existing redundant buildings on site provides further sustainable benefits.

Matters of design and amenity have been fully assessed and also viewed as according to D1 which covers these topics.

There is adequate off street parking proposed and therefore is recommended for approval.

                (b) Cllr Duncan Bennet, Parish Cllr was invited to speak and stated that:

• Very worried about the confluence of the small track. There was already approval for 30 plus houses.
• Whole area was subject of a survey in relation to another application. This gets rid of any worries about traffic the Parish Council had
• Concerned how previously nearby 1 dwelling had turned into 5 under general development.

A Cllr asked why the Parish Council had not had the opportunity to speak on the previous application.

Cllr Bennet explained that it came under general development which is considered not needed to come before Parish Council

The Chair ruled to move on, as they were entering debate about an application not on the agenda.

                (c) Maurice Fairhurst, The Agent is invited to speak and stated that:

• Small agricultural barn, accessed by track. Not visually prominent.
• Benefits to the village, residents and environment as it will add to housing supply and there will be no more agricultural vehicles being used.
• 2 bed dwelling, won’t affect anybody else.
• Improve appearance of existing barn.
• Better use for existing building in line with attest NPPF objectives.
• Sustainable development in line with the Local Plan and NPPF.
• No harmful impacts raised.

A Cllr questioned whether the exiting barn door  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL46.3