Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 11 July 2024.

The minutes of the meeting held on 11 July 2024 were confirmed as a true record.

Members to declare any interest as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.

Minute PL22 – Application 22/00404/FUL – North Lodge Farm, Longcliff Hill, Old Dalby

Councillor Browne declared a personal interest and advised he would leave the meeting for this application.

Councillors Cumbers, Glancy and Higgins each declared that they would leave the meeting for this application due to a previously declared Interest relating to a perception of bias should they take part.

Due to the above declarations, it was announced that this application be considered last so that the four members could leave the meeting and not be required to return.

East End Farm, Wrights Lane, Wymondham

Location: Land rear of East End Farm, Wrights Lane, Wymondham

Proposal: Conversion of remaining former agricultural barns into two single-storey dwellings and replacement of removed former agricultural Dutch barn with a new dwelling (Amended Description)

The Planning Officer (MK) addressed the committee and provided a summary of the application. Following the presentation, Members asked questions for clarification.

Pursuant to Chapter 2, Part 9, Paragraphs 2.8-2.28 of the Council’s Constitution in relation the public speaking at Planning Committee, the Chair allowed the following to give a three minute presentation:

·       Councillor Howard Gresham, Wymondham & Edmondthorpe Parish Council

·       Matthew Broadhead, Opposer

·       Richard Johnson, Agent, HSSP Architects

Councillor Higgins proposed that the application be deferred for the applicant to reconsider the design to add 2 visitor parking spaces. Councillor Browne seconded the motion.

RESOLVED

That the application be deferred for the applicant to reconsider the design to add 2 visitor parking spaces.

(6 For, 4 Against, 1 Abstention)

REASONS FOR DEFERRAL

For the applicant to reconsider the design to add 2 visitor parking spaces.

Old Ivy House, 1 Chapel Street, Barkestone Le Vale

Location: Old Ivy House 1 Chapel Street Barkestone Le Vale

Proposal: Change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a children's home (Class C2) for up to 4 young people

The Planning Officer (AC) addressed the committee and provided a summary of the application. Following the presentation, Members asked questions for clarification.

Pursuant to Chapter 2, Part 9, Paragraphs 2.8-2.28 of the Council’s Constitution in relation the public speaking at Planning Committee, the Chair allowed the following to give a three minute presentation:

·       Councillor Ian Lowther, Barkestone, Plungar & Redmile Parish Council

·       Mike Plumb, Objector

Councillor Browne proposed that the application be approved. Councillor Ian Atherton seconded the motion.

RESOLVED

That the application be approved subject to conditions as listed at section 10 of the report.

(9 For, 2 Against)

(Councillor Cumbers requested that her vote against be recorded.)

REASONS

The reasons for approval were as outlined in the report.

(Councillors Browne, Cumbers, Glancy and Higgins here left the meeting due to their interests declared at Minute PL18.)

(There was a 5 minute adjournment before the next application.)

North Lodge Farm, Longcliff Hill, Old Dalby

Location: North Lodge, Longcliff Hill, Old Dalby

Proposal: Demolition of existing agricultural buildings, erection of 6 No. new dwellings

The Planning Officer (AC) addressed the committee and provided a summary of the application. Following the presentation, Members asked questions for clarification.

It was noted that, although not the applicant, Councillor Joe Orson was the landowner for this application.

Pursuant to Chapter 2, Part 9, Paragraphs 2.8-2.28 of the Council’s Constitution in relation the public speaking at Planning Committee, the Chair allowed the following to give a three minute presentation:

·       James Botterill, Agent, HSSP Architects

Councillor Mason proposed that the application be approved. Councillor Ian Atherton seconded the motion.

RESOLVED

That the application be approved subject to conditions as listed at section 10 of the report.

(Unanimous)

REASONS

The reasons for approval were as outlined in the report.

To consider any other business that the Chair considers urgent

There was no urgent business.