Agenda and minutes

The Committee is asked to approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held 10 July 2024.

The minutes of the meeting held on 17 July 2024 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Members to declare interests in any agenda items

There were no declarations on interest.

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

Application: DC/22/01257/FUL

Address: Glenbrooke Terrace, Low Fell, NE9 6AJ

Applicant: Mr Henry Liddell

Proposal: Proposed demolition of existing garages and erection of 1no.

     dwelling (C3 use) (amended site plan received 30.01.2023, bat survey    

     report received 02.03.2023, additional plan received 09.03.2023,

     amended plans received and description amended 25.05.2023 and

     01.06.2023, vehicle tracked drawing received 30.06.2023).

Speakers and details of any addition information submitted:

There were no speakers.

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

RESOLVED:

i.              That the application is minded to grant

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

PL_1048_001 Location Plan

PL_1048_301 Revision B Proposed Ground and First Floor Plans

PL_1048_302 Revision B Proposed Attic and Roof Plans

PL_1048_303 Revision B Proposed Elevations

PL_1048_304 Revision B Proposed Street Elevation

PL_1048_102 Revision E Proposed Site Plan

PL_1048_102 Revision E Proposed Site Plan (Showing vehicle tracking)

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 

The windows located on the side elevations of the dwelling serving bathrooms and a landing area shall be obscurely glazed at a level three or greater (in accordance with the levels set by Pilkington). The glazing shall be installed prior to the dwelling being occupied and shall be permanently retained in that condition thereafter.

6 

All works associated with the development hereby permitted, including the use of any equipment on the site, related to the demolition or construction hereby permitted shall be carried out only between 08:00 hours and 17:00 hours Monday to Friday, between 08:00 hours and 13:00 hours on Saturday and at no time on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

7 

Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling, secure and weatherproof cycle storage, capable of storing at least one bicycle, shall be provided on site and thereafter permanently retained.

8 

Prior to the commencement of the development, including the demolition of the garage block, an updated bat survey shall be undertaken and a copy of the report including details of proposed mitigation measures shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. All survey work and reporting shall be undertaken in accordance with the BCT Bat Surveys Good Practice Guidelines (3rd Edition).

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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

26^th June 2024 and 20^th August 2024.

The Enforcement Team has received 392 new service requests, 621 cases under

investigation. 324 resolved cases 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 on new appeals against enforcement action received and to report the decisions of the planning inspectorate received during the report period.

There have been one new appeal received since an update was provided to the Committee.

There has been one new appeal decision 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 new appeals received and to report the decision of the Secretary of State received during the reporting period.

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

There has been two 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 Change, Compliance, Planning & Transport

The Committee received a report on the proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework. The changes are to support the governments wider objectives including achieving economic growth and building 1.5million new homes over the next five years.

The draft NPPF and consultation papers have been set out for a consultation period ending 24^th September 2024.

The report has highlighted the key areas of proposed revisions of the NPPF are;

·         Planning for additional Homes

·         Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development

·         Greenbelt, ‘grey belt’ and brownfield (previously developed) land

·         Local Plans and Strategic Planning

·         Planning for Social Affordable Homes

·         Climate Change and Growth Supporting Infrastructure

·         Capacity and Fees

The Committee discussed in detail on how they can protect their greenbelt land but planning appropriate to identify brownfield sites to reach their targets. The Committee also discussed how they can ensure housing developments are being built to a high standard, the Committee were reassured even with the target number increasing the planning developments are still subject to approval with conditions that can be implemented to ensure high quality housing is built.

RESOLVED:

i.              That the information be noted.

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

The Committee received a report to inform members of the review of the guidance on the information requirements and validation of planning application documents.

The Committee were provided with a copy of the changes in Appendix 2.

RESOLVED:

i.              That the information be noted.