To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 25 May 2017 (P.3 - P.4), attached.

THE DECISION:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 25 May 2017 (P.3 - P.4), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

Report of the Executive Director.

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The Committee considered reports of the Executive Director relating to applications for planning permission.  During the meeting, Officers referred to additional information and representations which had been received.

Except where an alternative condition was contained in the report or an amendment made by the Committee, the condition as set out in the report and the appropriate time limit conditions were to be attached in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 91 and 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

The abbreviated conditions and reasons shown in the report were to be set out in full on the notices of decision.  It was noted that following consideration by the Committee, and without further reference to the Committee, the Executive Director had delegated authority to add, delete or amend conditions and reasons for refusal.

In considering the report(s) of the Executive Director regard had been paid to the policies of the relevant development plan, the National Planning Policy Framework and all other material planning considerations.  Where the Committee deferred consideration or refused planning permission the reasons for that decision are as shown in the report or as set out below. 

Where the Committee granted planning permission in accordance with the recommendation in a report this was because the proposal is in accordance with the development plan the National Planning Policy Framework or other material considerations as set out in the report unless otherwise specified below.  Where the Committee granted planning permission contrary to the recommendation in the report the reasons for doing so and the conditions to be attached are set out below.

THE DECISION:

That the applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation in the report of the Executive Director, unless shown otherwise:-

(1)     17/00829/FUL - Extension to soft drinks factory with associated loading docks and circulation space and landscaping at Caw House, Conygarth Way, Leeming Bar for Cawingredients Ltd

PERMISSION GRANTED

(2)     17/00757/FUL - Proposed storage barn at Prospect House, 22 Mill Lane, Leeming for Mr & Mrs Faith

PERMISSION REFUSED as no exceptional circumstance or essential requirement had been demonstrated for the construction of a building of this scale outside development limits.

The decision was contrary to the recommendation of the Executive Director.

(The applicant, Darren Faith, spoke in support of the application.)

(Brenden Howe spoke objecting to the application.)

(3)     16/02124/OUT - Outline application for the construction of five dwellings with all matters except access reserved at Land south of Cricket Ground, Hornby Road, Great Smeaton for Mr G Tuer

PERMISSION GRANTED subject to an additional condition relating to archaeology

(The applicant’s agent, Steve Hesmondhalgh, spoke in support of the application).

(4)     16/02442/OUT - Outline application with details of access (all other matters reserved) for residential development of up to 75 dwellings at OS Field 9348, Back Lane, Great Broughton for Site Plan UK

PERMISSION REFUSED

(The landowner, Robert Cooper, spoke in support of the application.)

(Michael O’Neill spoke on behalf of Great Broughton Parish Council objecting to the application.)

(Charles Forgan spoke objecting  ...  view the full minutes text for item P.6