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)     16/02467/FUL - Retrospective application to use an existing annexe as a dwellinghouse (for residential renting or for holiday accommodation) at The Annexe at Carthorpe Barn, Carthorpe for Mr Andrew Parker

PERMISSION GRANTED

(2)     16/02514/OUT - Outline application (all matters reserved) for the construction of 3 dwellings at Land west of Exelby Grange, Exelby for Mr G Clark

PERMISSION GRANTED subject to an additional condition requiring a footway along the front of the site

(The applicant’s agent, Jonathan Saddington, spoke in support of the application).

Disclosure of Interest

Councillor M A Barningham disclosed a pecuniary interest and left the meeting prior to discussion and voting on this item.

(3)     16/02575/OUT - Outline planning application for the development of 4 residential dwellings and associated infrastructure with details of access and layout (all other matters reserved) at Land to the north west of Foxholm House, Flawith for Alcuin Homes

PERMISSION REFUSED because the development was contrary to Development Plan Policies that seek to protect the Character of Settlements, the Countryside and the amenity of residents.

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

(The applicant’s agent, Paul Butler, spoke in support of the application).

(Paul Scott spoke objecting to the application.)

(4)     16/02681/OUT - Outline planning permission with some matters reserved (access included) for construction of 3 dwellings and associated vehicular access at Hall Farm, Hornby for Mr T Elsdon

PERMISSION GRANTED

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

(5)     16/02408/FUL - Application for proposed alterations and change of use from retail to food outlet at Vernons Furniture Warehouse, Shipton by Beningbrough for Mr P Akciecek (Harpers)

PERMISSION GRANTED subject to an additional Highways condition relating to the vehicular access and advanced warning signs.

(The applicant, Lee Harrison, spoke in support of the application.)

(6)     16/02409/ADV - Application for Advertisement Consent to amend signage to display an illuminated fascia sign at Vernons Furniture Warehouse, Shipton by Beningbrough for Mr P Akcicek (Harpers)

PERMISSION GRANTED

(7)     16/01511/FUL - Revised application for the demolition of existing motor trade premises and associated paraphernalia and construction of 9 dwellings with associated access together with the construction of domestic garage for existing dwelling at Walkers Garage, South Otterington for Mr Stephen Smith

PERMISSION GRANTED

(Tim Axe spoke objecting to the application.)

(8)     16/02350/FUL - Construction of two detached dwellings and garages as a replacement of the existing detached dwelling, garage and workshop at The Hawthorns, Main Street, Thornton le Moor for Mr & Mrs M Fortescue

PERMISSION GRANTED

(Brian Myers spoke objecting to the application.)

(9)     16/02697/FUL - Two storey extension to existing dwelling to form an annexe at The Croft, South Back Lane, Tollerton for Mrs M Hardy

PERMISSION GRANTED subject to additional conditions to control the method of opening of windows, and that access shall only be from South Back Lane.

(10)   16/02586/FUL - Revised application for a change of use from agricultural to domestic use, involving the construction of single storey steel portal structure to accommodate domestic cars and motorbikes at Well Hall Farm, Bedale Road, Well for Mr Garry Elsworth

PERMISSION REFUSED

(The applicant’s agent, Helen Boston, spoke in support of the application).

(Jean Skinner spoke objecting to the application.)