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 Conservation Area.

The decision was contrary to the recommendation of the Director of Environmental and Planning Services.

          (The applicant, Ms A Morton, spoke in support of the application.)

          (Ms J Swiers spoke objecting to the application.)

(5)     14/00337/OUT - Outline application for a residential development of up to 226 dwellings with associated access (with all other matters reserved) at land west of Tanton Road, Stokesley for Johnson Brook

          PERMISSION REFUSED

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

(Councillor D Copeland spoke on behalf of Stokesley Parish Council objecting to the application.)

          (Ms S O’Donoghue and Mr S Brennan spoke objecting to the application.)

(6)     14/00319/FUL - Change of use from vacant Class A1 (shop) to Class A2 (Financial & Professional Services) or Class A3 (Restaurants and cafes) at Spar 8 High Street, Stokesley for Mr K Reynolds

          PERMISSION GRANTED subject to deletion of Condition 1.

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

(Councillor D Copeland spoke on behalf of Stokesley Parish Council objecting to the application.)

(7)     14/00755/FUL - Change of use from a nursing home to 7 one bedroom and 1 two bedroom apartments at Abbeyfield Society, Mitchell House, Gillings Court, Thirsk for Joplings Property Consultants

PERMISSION GRANTED subject to a planning obligation dealing with a contribution to public open space and no adverse issues relating to flooding following an assessment.

          Disclosure(s) of Interest

Councillor P Bardon disclosed an interest and left the meeting during discussion and voting on this item.

(8)     14/00680/FUL - Construction of ancillary manager’s accommodation at Horseshoe Inn, West Rounton for Mr S Taylor

          PERMISSION GRANTED