To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 5 March and 15 September 2020 (P.24 - P.25 and P.1 – P.2), attached.

The Decision:

That the minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 5 March 2020 and 15 September 2020 (P.24 - P.25 and  P.1 – P.2), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

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The Committee considered reports of the Deputy Chief Executive 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 Deputy Chief Executive had delegated authority to add, delete or amend conditions and reasons for refusal.

In considering the report(s) of the Deputy Chief Executive 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 Deputy Chief Executive, unless shown otherwise:-

(1)    20/00848/FUL - Proposed demolition of existing restaurant and removal of existing railway carriages currently used as bedroom, dining and storage accommodation. Erection of new hotel with car parking, including a bar, restaurant and gym at The Sidings Hotel and Restaurant, Shipton by Benningbrough for Pinnacle Country Parks

Permission Refused

(Matthew Pardoe spoke on behalf of the applicant in support of the application.)

Councillor P Thomson (in attendance) left the meeting at 2.10pm

Note:  the meeting was adjourned at 2.10pm and reconvened at 2.30pm

(2)    20/00497/FUL - Construction of 85no. residential dwellings with associated access, parking, landscaping and infrastructure at Land north East of Ashgrove, 89 Bedale Road, Aiskew for Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

Permission Granted

(The applicant’s agent, Sandra Manson, spoke in support of the application.)

(Michael Chaloner spoke objecting to the application.)

Note:  the meeting was adjourned at 3.20pm and reconvened at 3.30pm

(3)    20/01426/OUT - Outline application with some matters reserved for the construction of five dwellings (including 3 bungalows) and associated highway works including new footpath at OS Field 8464, Highthorne Lane, Husthwaite for Daniel Gath Homes

Permission Granted because the Committee considered the proposed development would not result in an unnacceptable loss of openness and would have no harmful impact on the significance of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item P.4