Agenda and draft minutes

The Committee is asked to approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held 6 November 2024.

The minutes of the meeting held on 6 November 2024 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Members to declare interests in any agenda items

Councillor L Caffrey declared interest on Planning Application no.2: 13 Dene Avenue, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1DZ

Report of the Service Director, Climate Change, Compliance, Planning & Transport

Application: DC/22/00798/FUL

Address: Woodmans Arms, Fellside Road, Whickham, NE16 5BB

Applicant: Mr David Whitehead

Proposal: Expansion of external seating and covered terrace areas to south of Public House and siting of metal grain silo containing private function space, revised car park layout and installation of 5no. columns supporting lighting/CCTV (part-retrospective) (additional and amended information received 03.03.2023, 09.03.2023, 17.11.2023, 12/04/24 and 30/07/24).

Speakers and details of any addition information submitted:

There were no speakers.

An update report was provided to the Committee on 3 December 2024.

A verbal update was provided at the meeting that a local resident had requested the application be deferred.

The Committee requested that should the applicant seek permanent permission for this proposal, then the application should be brought before Committee for determination.

RESOLVED:

That temporary permission be GRANTED subject to the following condition(s) and that the Service Director of Climate Change, Compliance, Planning and Transport be authorised to add, vary and amend the planning conditions as necessary:

1 

The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved plan(s) as detailed below -

4301-01B PROPOSED PLAN  ELEVATIONS

30490-NNA-0010-Site_Comparison-P02

30490-NNA-0020-Parking_Comparison-P01

30490-NNA-0030-Site_Comparison-P01

30490-NNA-1010-External_Terrace_Roof_Plan-P01

30490-NNA-1020-Ex_Elevations-P01

30490-NNA-1100-PR_Location_and_Site_Plan-P06

30490-NNA-1110-Pr_Elevations-P03

Additional analysis re new Pergola for Woodmans Arms Outdoor including additional notes regarding the use of the Silo

JN2675-Rep-0002.1 Transport Note

RE DC2200798FUL Woodmans Arms

Any material change to the approved plans will require a formal planning application to vary this condition and any non-material change to the plans will require the submission of details and the agreement in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any non-material change being made.

2 

The consent hereby granted shall be for a limited period only of 18 calendar months from the date of this decision. On the expiration of this period, the use of the external seating area, covered terrace area to south of Public House and metal grain silo shall cease, and the site returned to its former condition within three months of the date of expiry. 

3 

Within three months of the date of this decision, the following works shall be fully completed:

1. Removal and relocation of all obstructions within the coach turning area as specified in Appendix F of the approved Transport Note (JN2675-Rep-0002.1 Transport Note).

2. Layout of the car park in accordance with the details in Appendix E of the approved Transport Note (JN2675-Rep-0002.1 Transport Note). This shall include, but is not limited to, removing and making good old markings and repainting the new layout.

3. Resurfacing of areas of the car park that are potholed or in poor condition.

Upon completion of these works, the car park shall remain open and accessible to vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists at all times when the premises is open to the public. No barriers or other physical impediments to car park access shall be installed without prior written consent from the Local Planning Authority. Additionally, when the car park is in use, the coach turning area must remain unobstructed and accessible, and all parking spaces must be available  ...  view the full minutes text for item PD49

Application: DC/23/01033/HHA

Address: 13 Dene Avenue, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1DZ

Applicant: Mr Connor Hewitson

Proposal: Retrospective application to create new raised patio / deck area to rear of property, with works to eastern boundary and associated works

Speakers and details of any addition information submitted:

Councillor L Caffrey spoke against the application.

Tracey Craven spoke against the application.

Connor Hewitson spoke in favour of the application.

RESOLVED:

That permission be GRANTED subject to the following condition(s) and that the Service Director of Climate Change, Compliance, Planning and Transport be authorised to add, vary and amend the planning conditions as necessary

1 

The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved plan(s) as detailed below -

Existing, Demolition and Proposed Layouts

Existing, Demolition and Proposed Elevation A-A

Existing, Demolition and Proposed Elevation B-B

Any material change to the approved plans will require a formal planning application to vary this condition and any non-material change to the plans will require the submission of details and the agreement in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any non-material change being made.

2 

The development to which this permission relates must be commenced not later than 3 years from the date of this permission.

3 

All external surfaces shall be completed in accordance with the details specified on plans:

Existing, Demolition and Proposed Elevation A-A and

Existing, Demolition and Proposed Elevation B-B

Application: DC/24/00567/ADV

Address: Land To South Of Dunne Road Adjacent To A1 Blaydon-on-Tyne

Applicant: PV Outdoor Services Limited

Proposal: Installation of x2 architecture structure incorporating 2 internally Illuminated Advertisement Displays measuring 6m x 4.1m. Base to have a Meadow Flower Planting Scheme. (Additional information received on 31.10.2024 and 10.11.2024)

Speakers and details of any addition information submitted:

An update report was provided to the Committee on 3 December 2024.

There were no speakers.

RESOLVED:

That consent be refused for the following reason(s) and that the Strategic Director of Climate Change, Compliance, Planning and Transport be authorised to add, vary and amend the reasons for refusal as necessary:

1

The two proposed dual-sided tower advertisements, by virtue of their height, size, location, prominence and level of illumination would appear imposing and visually intrusive within the existing street scene and wider landscape setting including A1 Corridor and River Tyne, to the unacceptable detriment of the visual amenity of the site and surrounding area, so would be contrary to the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework, National Planning Practice Guidance and the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007.

2 

In the absence of an agreed Section 106 Agreement, it is not possible to conclude that the proposed advertisements could be prevented from being installed and operated alongside the previously approved advertisement under application reference: DC/24/00062/ADV. The cumulative impact of the three signs in close proximity to one another, by virtue of their height, size, location and prominence, would appear cluttered, imposing and visually intrusive within the existing street scene and wider landscape setting, to the detriment of the visual amenity, as well as giving rise to public safety concerns in respect of highway safety on the A1. As such the proposal would be contrary to the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework, National Planning Practice Guidance and the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007.

Application: DC/24/00624/FUL

Address: Land Adjacent To Fellows House, Ryton, NE40 3QH

Applicant: Graham Farmer

Proposal: Proposed construction of 2no. residential dwellings (revised application) (red line boundary and application form amended 02.09.2024).

Speakers and details of any addition information submitted:

Sean Radcliffe spoke against the application

David Crawford spoke against the application.

Graham Farmer spoke in favour of the application.

RESOLVED:

That permission be GRANTED subject to the following condition(s) and that the Service Director of Climate Change, Compliance, Planning and Transport be authorised to add, vary and amend the planning conditions as necessary.

1 

The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved plan(s) as detailed below -

01B Site Location Plan

013A Proposed Site Plan

014A Proposed Ground Floor Plan

015 Proposed Lower Ground Floor Plan

016 Proposed First Floor Plan

017 Proposed Elevations and Part Section

018 Proposed Elevations

019 Proposed Roof Plan

Any material change to the approved plans will require a formal planning application to vary this condition and any non-material change to the plans will require the submission of details and the agreement in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any non-material change being made.

2 

The development to which this permission relates must be commenced not later than 3 years from the date of this permission.

3 

The development hereby approved shall not be constructed beyond damp proof course level until a specification of all materials, colours and finishes to be used on all external surfaces, including any areas of hardstanding, have been submitted to and approved in writing the Local Planning Authority.  

4 

The specification of materials approved under Condition 3 shall be implemented in full accordance with the approved details and retained for the lifetime of the development.

5

No groundworks or development shall commence until the developer has appointed an archaeologist to undertake a programme of observations of groundworks to record items of interest and finds in accordance with a specification provided by the Local Planning Authority. The appointed archaeologist shall be present at relevant times during the undertaking of groundworks with a programme of visits to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to groundworks commencing.

Reason for pre-commencement

In order to ensure that an appropriate archaeological watching brief can be agreed for the site prior to the commencement of the

development.

6

Prior to the first occupation of either dwelling, the report of the results of observations of the groundworks pursuant to condition 5 shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

7

Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling closest to the east boundary, a privacy screen that is at least 1.8 metres in height and constructed from an opaque material shall be installed along the eastern perimeter of the roof terrace. This screening shall be maintained for the lifetime of the development.

8

All works associated with the development hereby permitted, including the use of any equipment on the site, related to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item PD52

Application: DC/24/00667/FUL

Address: Thorp Academy

Applicant: Morgan Sindall (on Behalf Of The Northern Education Trust – Thorp Academy)

Proposal: Partial demolition of the southern wall of the existing dining hall and the construction of a 2-storey extension (amended plans/documents received 25.10.2024, 04.11.2024, 13.11.2024, 14.11.2024)

Speakers and details of any addition information submitted:

There were no speakers or update reports.

RESOLVED:

That permission be GRANTED subject to the following condition(s) and that the Service Director of Climate Change, Compliance, Planning and Transport be authorised to add, vary and amend the planning conditions as necessary:

1

The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved plan(s) as detailed below:

Site Location Plan (XX-ZZ-D-A-010) Rev P08

Proposed Site Plan (XX-ZZ-D-A-9100) Rev P03

General Arrangement Departmental Plan - Ground Floor

Proposed (XX-00-D-A-0102) Rev P05

General Arrangement Department Plan - First Floor

Proposed (XX-00-D-A-0112) Rev P05

General Arrangement Plan -Roof Plan Proposed (XX-00-D-A-0121) Rev P07

General Arrangement Elevations (XX-XX-D-A-0201) Rev P06

Site Sections Proposed (X-ZZ-D-A-0311) Rev P01

General Arrangement Sections (XX-ZZ-D-A-0301) Rev P04

Demolition Plan (XX-ZZ-D-A-9110) Rev P01

Material Palette (38CC03-SPA-XX-XX-T-A-0002) Rev 01

Proposed Surface Finishes Layout (38CC03-FAI-XX-XX-D-C-2002) Rev P04

Detailed Planting Plan (38CC03-OBE-XX-XX-D-L-0001) Rev P02

DPP Planning ‘Planning and Heritage Statement & Statement of Community Involvement’ (6000LE) Dated July 2024

Any material change to the approved plans will require a formal planning application to vary this condition and any non-material change to the plans will require the submission of details and the agreement in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any non-material change being made.

2

The development to which this permission relates must be commenced not later than 3 years from the date of this permission.

3

The development hereby approved shall not commence until a Biodiversity Gain Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

The Biodiversity Gain Plan must include:

a)     Information about the steps taken or to be taken to minimise the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat and any other habitat;

b)     The pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat;

c)     The post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat;

d)     Any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development and the biodiversity and the biodiversity value of that gain in relation to the development;

e)     Any biodiversity credits purchased for the development; and

f)       Any such other matters as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify.

Reason for pre commencement condition

To ensure the statutorily required Biodiversity Net Gain is achieved and in accordance with paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Article 35 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015

4

The Biodiversity Gain Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the RSK Biocensus ‘Thorp Academy Extension - Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain Report (Rev02)’ dated October 2024.

5

The development hereby approved shall be undertaken in strict accordance with the Biodiversity Gain Plan approved under condition 3.

6

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Report of the Service Director, Climate Change, Compliance, Planning & Transport

The Committee received a report advising them of the Enforcement activity between 23^rd October to 19^th November 2024.

The Enforcement Team has received 187 new service requests, 648 cases under investigation, 168 cases resolved and 2 pending prosecution.

There was one court case during this period.

RESOLVED:

i.                 That the information be noted.

Report of the Service Director, Climate Change, Compliance, Planning & Transport

Consideration was given to a report that informed of the progress of enforcement action previously authorised by the Committee.

RESOLVED:

i.                 That the information be noted.

Report of the Service Director, Climate Change, Compliance, Planning & Transport

The Committee received a report advising them of new appeals against enforcement action received and to report the decisions of the planning inspectorate received during the report period.

There have been no new appeals received since an update was provided to the last Committee.

There have been no new appeal decisions since the last Committee.

Report of the Service Director, Climate Change, Compliance, Planning & Transport

The Committee received a report advising them of new appeals received and to report the decision of the Secretary of State received during the reporting period.

There have been no new appeals received since the last Committee.

There have been no new appeal decisions since the last Committee.

There have been no new cost decisions received since the last Committee.

RESOLVED:

i.                 That the information be noted.

Report of the Service Director, Climate Change, Compliance, Planning & Transport

The Committee received a report advising them of completion of Planning Obligations which have previously been authorised.

There have been no new planning obligations since the last Committee.

RESOLVED:

i.                 That the information be noted.

Report of the Service Director, Climate Chante, Compliance, Planning & Transport

The Committee received a report to be informed on the financial contributions the Council has secured through the Community infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Total CIL income since 2017 is now £4,368,411.72 which is split between:

·       Neighbourhood Portion at 15% = £655,261.73

·       Strategic Pot at 80% = £3,494,729.36

·       Admin at 5% = £518,420.58

A total of £1,196,230 has been spent leaving £2,298,499.36 available in the strategic pot.

RESOLVED:

i.                 That the Committee notes the current strategy

ii.                That the Committee notes the Infrastructure Funding Statement in Appendix 3.