Agenda and minutes

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RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Regulatory Committee held on the 19 September 2024 be confirmed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

RESOLVED that the attendance matrix be noted.

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

Councillor Bendelow and Pallister were not in attendance but had requested that their objections be read out.

Members sought questions of clarification around the following matters;

·       Strategic Planning mentioned affordable housing not reflecting the Local Plan guidelines however the house types in Phase 2 do not pick this up;

·       Had discussions taken place with the developer to try to address the concerns in the report;

·       How would the concerns expressed regarding flooding be reflected in the conditions. The existing arrangement was not working therefore how could we have confidence that the existing arrangements were conformed with and if they were not then how would it be enforced;

·       We have been informed that a Travel Plan was not a requirement of the outline approval and that now at the material stage it could not be introduced therefore at what stage could it be reasonably requested?

·       Should there be a reference within the report of Natural England picking up differentials and how would Members be advised of that process? Requested that should permission be given today then at the next meeting Members be informed of the conditions referred to by Natural England;

·       Have the recommendations by Cleveland Police been picked up?

·       The report referred to the house types meeting the building regulation requirements without any reference to the non use of gas heating or the use of renewable energy;

·       Concerned over access to medical facilities as it was almost impossible to get an appointment at either of the 2 local GP surgeries, both were vastly over subscribed unless there was a third option provided. Similarly access to education was an issue with St Peter’s and St Margaret’s over subscribed;

·       Access to the site via the small road adjacent to Aldi would cause congestion on the Trunk Road. Would there be a secondary access at the Church Lane end of the site?

·       Concerns expressed in the report from the Clinical Commissioning Group and the contribution required to extend the Eston Primary Care Network was only feasible with a Section 106 Agreement;

·       Why have we not been guided as a Local Authority to seek a Section 106 particularly when the provision of health care was of concern. The system failed to identify a reasonable need and therefore failed an ever increasing demand;

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

·       The redevelopment of this site had been a long standing aspiration of Redcar and Cleveland Council and had been identified more than 25 years ago;

·       There had been significant progress on site with 210 houses completed contributing significantly to the housing supply;

·       The principle of housing was long established;

·       This was a detailed scheme for 396 houses in the second phase of the development;

·       The consultation had resulted in objections from residents of Elgin Avenue however following a meeting with residents changes were made to address their concerns;

·       There were no concerns from the statutory consultees  ...  view the full minutes text for item 189.

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

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

·       Inundated with e mails following the recent Grand Design programme where the featured house was allowed due to its exceptional design. The proposal here was more thought out and that was not just our opinion but many who watched the programme and were aware of this proposal;

·       The proposed design exceeds the highest standard;

·       It is a known fact that sunlight lifts mood and in this build it can be controlled and it is this kind of feature and other design factors that make it exceptional;

·       Rainwater will be collected and will provide a stunning water feature which we know helps with mental health;

·       It was important that this build was sustainable and this home would create more energy than it used.

Members questioned the supporter on the following points:-

·       How do we make sure the property is in keeping with the local area?

·       Concerned with regard to the construction phase.

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

·       With respect to Policies SD3 and SD4 the NPPF permits development outside the limits of development where the design was exceptional;

·       Had been involved in the Cherry Tree House and care home refurbishment in Boosbeck both which had improved the village;

·       This was a brownfield site on the outskirts of the village;

·       The site was currently an eyesore and the proposed development would improve the area massively;

·       The recommendation to refuse Planning Permission was based on an opinion stating that it was not exceptional and would not raise the standard of design nor enhance the area, I would totally disagee;

·       It was for Members to make their decision based on the fact that it was complaint with policy and its design was the subject of opinion;

·       If you agree that the proposal was of exceptional design then it agreed with policy;

·       Permission had recently been granted for 8 bungalows on a greenfield site in the immediate vicinity;

·       The brownfield site currently attracted tipping and burglaries;

·       The redevelopment of this site would be of benefit to the residents of Boosbeck and would add to the housing stock in the Borough.

Members questioned the agent on the following points:-

·       What was the timescale to completion?

·       What would the effect be on the roads during the construction phase?

Members debated the application and made the following comment:-

·       This was the best design we have seen for some time and can see no reason to refuse;

·       The conditions as outlined by the Officer were reasonable and would expect them to be incorporated into a motion to approve;

Following the debate Members resolved to grant planning permission 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 190.

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

Members sought clarification around the following matters;

·       Were officers happy that there was enough space for residents to turn around in the cul de sac and that they would not be restricted?

Members debated the application and made the following comments:-

·       Pleased to see the area developed as it was currently a mess and encouraged fly tipping;

·       Would provide homes and tidy the area;

Following the debate members resolved to grant Planning Permission subject to the payment of the SPA contribution and the conditions included in the officer report.

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.

The Executive Director for Growth, Enterprise and Environment presented Members with a schedule of enforcement actions.

:-NOTED.

R/2024/0560/F3 Listed Building Consent for external repairs and maintenance; repair work to main hall ceiling and minor electrical upgrades Kirkleatham Hall Museum, Kirkleatham Lane, Recar.

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:

Location plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 21/08/2024

Site layout demolitions plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 03/09/2024

Site Layout Landscaping proposals received by the Local Planning Authority on 03/09/2024

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

R/2024/0582/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 public park bordered north by Bolckow Road, east by Argyle Road, south by Alexandra Road and west by Roberts Street, Grangetown.

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 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

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

Location plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 13/08/2024

Existing and Proposed Elevations received by the Local Planning Authority on 13/08/2024

Proposed Services Layout Plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 13/08/2024

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

3.The work shall be executed as outlined in the submitted Specification and Schedule of Work for Repairs dated 9/8/24 and the submitted analytical report and mortar mix specified by The Earth Stone and Lime Company.

REASON: To safeguard the special character of the listed building as required by Policy HE2 of the adopted Local Plan.