To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 19 January 2023 (P.21 - P.22), attached.

The Decision:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 19 January 2023 (P.21 - P.22), 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)     21/02643/FUL - Construction of 6no poultry buildings, associated infrastructure, attenuation pond, new access track and hardstanding at Land North of Hag Lane, Raskelf for Mr Henry Dent

Defer to obtain further information on the proposals made by the applicant’s agent in his verbal representations to the Committee in respect of the use of heat exchange units as an air quality mitigation measure and for further information on the highways and amenity impact.

The decision was contrary to the recommendation of the Deputy Chief Executive.

(The applicant’s agent, Ian Pick, spoke in support of the application).

Note:  Councillor M S Robson arrived at 10.51am.

  Councillor P A James left the meeting at 11.10am.

(2)     22/01955/FUL - Application for proposed residential development comprising of 1No. bungalows with detached garage at Land Rear of Swale Reach, Catton for Mr & Mrs A & S Trueman

Permission Granted subject to a condition to retain the existing gravel access track. The Committee was satisfied that the proposed development would not have a detrimental impact on the character of the village and that it met the requirements of Policy E1.

The decision was contrary to the recommendation of the Deputy Chief Executive.

(The applicant’s agent, Ken Wood, spoke in support of the application.)

(Barry Walmsley spoke on  ...  view the full minutes text for item P.24