To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 1 May and 13 May 2014 (P.30 - P.31) and (P.1 – P.2), attached.

THE DECISION:

That the minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 1 May and 13 May 2014 (P.30 - P.31) and (P.1 - P.2), previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

The subject of the decision:

The Director of Environmental and Planning Services and Corporate Director asked the Committee to consider the scope and justification for further action in relation to Bagby Airfield.  It followed reports in September 2012 on an investigation by the Local Government Ombudsman and a finding of maladministration against the Council, and in April 2014 on the position with enforcement action and the Council’s involvement in defending a legal challenge against an Inspector’s appeal decision on the fixed fuel facility.

Alternative options considered:

The making of a Discontinuance Order.

The reason for the decision:

The making of a Discontinuance Order would be disproportionate to the current situation at the airfield.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the making of a Discontinuance Order be not considered further; and

(2)     an appropriate monitoring regime be investigated.

          (Councillor Humphreys spoke on behalf of Bagby Parish Council, Councillor R Linton spoke on behalf of Thirkleby Parish Council and Mr Ballantyne spoke on behalf of local residents all requesting that a Discontinuance Order be made.)

          (Mr M Scott, the owner of the land spoke objecting to a Discontinuance Order.)

Report of the Director of Environmental and Planning Services.

The Committee considered reports of the Director of Housing and Planning Services 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 Director had delegated authority to add, delete or amend conditions and reasons for refusal.

In considering the report(s) of the Director of Housing and Planning Services 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 Director of Housing and Planning Services, unless shown otherwise:-

(1)        14/00611/FUL - Demolition of bungalow and garage; replacement detached 4 bedroom house, double garage and new vehicular access at Laxton Bungalow, Tanpit Lane, Easingwold for Mr & Mrs M Blackburn

          DEFER to ask the applicant to consider reducing the size of the development.

(2)     14/00706/FUL – Lean to roof over existing garage at 22 South Vale, Northallerton for Mr & Mrs Ian Godfrey

PERMISSION GRANTED subject to no adverse comments following the outcome of public consultation.

(3)     14/00172/FUL - Change of use of land from nursery to storage of light commercial vehicles at Shipton Nurseries, Main Street, Shipton by Beningbrough for Mr A Huggins

PERMISSION GRANTED subject to a condition restricting loading or unloading of vehicles on the A19.

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

          Disclosure(s) of Interest

Councillor C R Rooke disclosed an interest and left the meeting during discussion and voting on this item.

(4)     14/00103/FUL - Change of use from ancillary accommodation to separate dwelling, new parking arrangements and change of use to domestic of existing agricultural land to the rear of Rose View, Ings Lane, Snape for Mr & Mrs T Morton

PERMISSION REFUSED because of the impact on the character and appearance of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item P.5