Agenda and draft minutes

Councillor Curr declared an interest in application R/2024/0422/F3M as a member of the Regeneration Group and spoke as a Ward Member.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Regulatory Committee held on the 17 October 2024 and the minutes of the Taxi Panel held on the 24 October be confirmed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

RESOLVED that the attendance matrix be noted.

Councillor Curr declared an interest in the following application and spoke as a Ward Member.

The Executive Director for Growth, Enterprise and Environment summarised the officer report which had been pre-circulated.

Members sought clarification around the following matters:

·       Are any of the established trees being removed and if they were was it intended to plant new trees and if so what species?

·       Where were the spill out seating areas located?

·       Why were Historic England involved?

·       The Terracing element was already in existence;

·       Have the requirements of the Flood Risk Assessment been addressed?

·       Have the comments regarding the digital display outside Sunnyfield House been addressed?

·       Have the concerns regarding the relocation of the bus stop and the number of crossings in Chaloner Street been addressed?

A supporter was present at the meeting and made the following comments:-

·       The Regeneration Group that represented a wider range of stakeholders held engagement sessions in November and February and the feedback was incorporated into the plans;

·       A consultation event was held in Guisborough Library giving people the opportunity to look at the proposals;

·       The proposals would deliver environmental improvements that would improve the safety, security and vibrancy of the Town Centre;

·       The improvements would encourage footfall into the town;

·       The materials used would be sympathetic to the existing character;

·       The cobbles were a key part of the character within the town and it was intended to retain as many as possible with many of those lifted reset in Chaloner Street;

·       This was a fantastic opportunity to utilise the funding available;

·       The proposals would enhance connectivity and access.

Members sought clarification around the following matters;

·       What groups formed the Regeneration Group and how long had it been established?

·       How many people sat on the Regeneration Group?

·       How was consultation carried out?

·       Did you think the first application was suitable?

Councillor Clarke representing the Ward made the following comments:-

·       Whilst there were some points I do not agree with I feel a duty to support the application as it will bring the area up to modern standards with the minimum of changes;

·       If the applications were not approved today then the Local Authority might not have time to resubmit an application and the money might not be retained;

·       There had been extensive consultation;

·       Times changed and there was a need to accommodate pushchairs and wheelchairs;

·       The cobbles would remain virtually unchanged and others would be used elsewhere;

·       The proposal included two digital display boards however no decision had been taken over where they would be located;

·       There may be no loss of car parking spaces;

·       The proposal included 28 benches, 18 currently were in place but these figures were flexible;

·       An independent clerk of works had been appointed to avoid the delays that had occurred in Bakehouse Square.

Councillor Curr representing the ward made the following comments:-

·       Agree with everything said in support;

·       The proposal was much amended from the original application;

·       The proposal would bring renewal and regeneration with the emphasis being on the latter;

·       There  ...  view the full minutes text for item 199.

The Officer summarised the officer report which had been pre-circulated.

Members sought questions of clarification around the following matters;

·       Can you clarify the proposed access point?

·       Why were vehicles not accessing the site via Broadway and why were we closing off St Davids Road?

·       Were the number of proposed car parking spaces determined by the accommodation and its intended use?

·       Was there not a matric that guided the number of car parking spaces for conventional construction uses;

·       Given the proposed occupation designation were there other vehicles that would be parking on the site, for example delivery vehicles?

·       What consideration had been given to service vehicles;

·       There appeared to be no provision for management occupation;

·       How did condition 17 fit in with contractors use;

·       What checks could be put in place to avoid the main concern that the proposal might become a permanent residential establishment?

Councillor Pallister spoke as the Ward Member and made the following comments:-

·       Residents, the police and Ward Councillors were concerned about a HMO in the area and were worried that it was contractors only;

·       Note the conditions however how would the premises be monitored?

·       This type of property seemed to be occurring more frequently;

·       Did not feel the proposal would result in 28 contractors wanting to live there;

·       It was unlikely that contractors would come to the premises in a shared vehicle as suggested by the agent;

·       Take issue with the number of parking spaces;

·       Residents of St David’s Road were concerned in the level of traffic;

·       Concerned over noise issues;

·       The police had commented that they had concerns were the use of the premises to change as it could become a generic HMO;

·       Any future change of use could be conditioned as could a 24 hour concierge.

Members questioned the Ward Councillor on the following points:-

·       Had Ward Councillors engaged with the developer;

·       Could you give more details on your statement that contractors would not want to stay in the area and that it was not in the right place;

·       Did the proposed conditions ease your concerns?

·       Would you acknowledge that there were some exciting developments proposed at Teesdock Road?

·       What was originally on that site and how long had the site stood empty;

·       The main complaint seemed to be that it was one unit accommodating up to 28 and that it would have been better if it had been a row of houses accommodating 28 people.

The agent was present at the meeting and made the following comments:-

·       The application was for contractors only;

·       The applicant does not want the headache of a HMO;

·       This was an ideal site being close to Teesworks and Wilton International;

·       Attractive design;

·       Access would be from the roundabout;

·       St David’s Road had been closed off to avoid disturbance to residents;

·       There was sufficient parking and electric charging points would be provided;

·       The applicant had contributed to the cost of road lining along Broadway;

·       The applicant had carried out research regarding demand and there were no hotels or b  ...  view the full minutes text for item 200.

At this point Councillor Thomson left the meeting.

The officer summarised the officer report which had been pre-circulated.

Councillor Taylor was not present at the meeting but asked that his statement be read out.

Members sought clarification around the following matters:-

·       Had there been written clarification that occupants could use the car park to the rear of the premises?

·       Policy H5 paragraph c stated that development should not give rise to over provision of the same kind of facility;

Members debated the application and made the following comments:-

·       The fire escape belongs to Eston Institute this was a health and safety issue;

·       There had been issues with the apartments at the Cleveland Bay which was in close proximity;

·       This would result in an over concentration of apartments when we were trying to regenerate the area;

·       Concerned over parking;

·       The management of the building had been highlighted by the police;

·       Good use of a derelict building;

·       The area was ripe for development;

·       Could we demonstrate a need for 1 bed flats;

·       Policy SD4 paragraph b applied as there would be a significant adverse impact on residents;

·       This proposal did not design in public health outcomes in that there was no outside space and no easy access to green space. We should have a greater aspiration for our residents:

·       Despite there being 280 objections there was no agent present at the meeting;

·       Anyone buying or renting the flats would be aware that there was no outside space;

·       What would the building be used for in the future if permission were not granted?

·       It was an ugly building and the application would improve the street scene;

·       This property was situated in the commercial area with adequate on street parking;

·       Would improve the character and appearance of the area.

Following the debate members resolved to refuse Planning Permission for the following reasons:-

1.The proposed development does not include any dedicated parking provision to facilities the residential units. The development would therefore prove detrimental to highways safety and the proposal would not accord with part p of policy SD4 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan.

2.The proposed development would result in an over concentration of similar accommodation in the area and the application would therefore be contrary to part c of policy H5 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan.

3.The proposed development would result in a lack of bin storage and private amenity space for future occupiers and would create unsuitable living conditions for the residents. The proposal is therefore contrary to policy SD4 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan.

It was agreed to suspend Standing Orders to allow the meeting to continue beyond three hours.

The Executive Director for Growth, Enterprise and Environment circulated a schedule of delegated decisions determined by the Executive Director for Growth, Enterprise and Environment under the delegated power procedure.

:-NOTED.

The Executive Director for Growth, Enterprise and Environment presented Members with a schedule of the appeals which had been received.

:-NOTED.

At this point Councillors O’Donoghue and Pallister left the meeting.

The Executive Director for Growth, Enterprise and Environment presented Members with a schedule of the appeals which had been received.

:-NOTED.

At this point Councillor Quartermain left the meeting.

R/2024/0422/F3 Public realm works, including re-alignment of highways, parking and footpaths, additional pedestrian crossings, new street furniture, lighting and other hard and soft landscaping Land at Westgate, Market Place, Chaloner Street, Church Street and Fountain Street Guisborough.

Deemed consent granted subject to the following conditions:-

1.The development shall not be begun later than the expiration of THREE YEARS from the date of this permission.

REASON: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2.The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

          Site Location Plan GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-0101-S2-P1 received by

          the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Existing Site Plan GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-0100-S2-P1 received by   the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Proposed Landscape Masterplan GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-2000-S2-        P12 received by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Indicative Levels GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-2210-S2-P3 received by the        Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Site Sections Key Plan GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-2700-S2-P3 received       by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Site Sections Chaloner Street GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-2701-S2-P3 received by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Site Sections Westgate 01 GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-2702-S2-P2 received by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Site Sections Westgate 02 GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-2703-S2-P2 received by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Planting Strategy Plan GHST-RYD-00-ZZ-DR-L-7000-S0-P5 received       by the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Drainage GA - Overall GHST-BGP-00-ZZ-D-C-0130 P03 received by   the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Drainage GA – Sheet 1 GHST-BGP-00-ZZ-D-C-0131 P03 received by      the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Drainage GA – Sheet 2 GHST-BGP-00-ZZ-D-C-0132 P03 received by      the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Drainage GA – Sheet 3 GHST-BGP-00-ZZ-D-C-0133 P03received by       the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

          Drainage GA – Sheet 4 GHST-BGP-00-ZZ-D-C-0134 P03 received by      the Local Planning Authority on 08/10/2024

REASON: To accord with the terms of the planning application.

3.Prior to the commencement of development a plan showing each phase of development shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall include details of the sequence of development . The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details.

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt.

4.Prior to the commencement of each phase of the development details shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, of proposals to provide contractors car parking and material storage . The details approved shall be implemented and retained for use until completion of that phase of development unless first agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To ensure that any parking and storage is provided within the site in the interest of highways safety and in accordance with policy SD4 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan.

5.Prior to commencement of construction of each phase, fully detailed drawings illustrating the design, materials and final surface treatment of roads, footpaths and other adoptable open spaces for that phase shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 205.

The Executive Director for Growth, Enterprise and Environment circulated the Development Management Quarter 2 performance report.

:-NOTED.