To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 13 October 2016 (P.13 - P.15), attached.

THE DECISION:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 13 October 2016 (P.13 - P.15), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

Report of the Executive Director.

Please note that plans are available to view on the Council's website through the Public Access facility.

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)     16/01531/FUL - Alterations and extensions to existing flats and demolition of pizza shop and construction of a detached building to provide 5 flats at 5 Northallerton Road, Leeming Bar Mr J Costandi

PERMISSION REFUSED because the design and scale of the development were out of character to the village and the loss of the existing business.

(2)     16/01933/OUT - Application for outline planning permission (considering access only) for proposed residential development comprising 5 dwellings at Land adjacent to Fren Dene and Primrose Hill, Dalton for DH Land Strategy

PERMISSION GRANTED

The decision was contrary to the recommendation of the Executive Director.  The Committee concluded that the proposed scheme of bungalows would not cause demonstrable harm to the character of the village.

(The applicant, Mr Ben Holmes, spoke in support of the application.)

(3)     15/02666/FUL - Construction of an agricultural storage building at Longbridge House Farm, Stillington Road, Easingwold for Mrs Jane Grant

DEFER to enable consideration of documents submitted in respect of the agricultural need justification.

(The applicant’s agent, Mr Bob Beal, spoke in support of the application).

Disclosure of Interest

Councillor C Rooke disclosed a personal interest and left the meeting prior to discussion and voting on this item.

(4)     16/02053/FUL - Amended application for the continued use of land and buildings  ...  view the full minutes text for item P.17