Agenda and draft minutes

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There were no declarations of interest.

Outline planning application for the erection of up to 70no. dwellinghouses with approval being sought for access and all other matters reserved at Land Off Throstle Nest Way, Brailsford, Derbyshire,DE6 3DB

The Principal Development Management Officer gave a presentation showing details of the application and photographs of the site and surroundings.

The Committee visited the site prior to the meeting to allow Members to appreciate the proposal in the context of its surroundings.

In accordance with the procedure for public participation, Ms Helen Ball (Agent) spoke in support of the application. Mr Simon Thompson (Brailsford Parish Council), Pat Laughlin (Brailsford and Ednaston Parish Council), Mr Paul Sharpe (Brailsford Local Resident), Ms Julie Coxon (Brailsford Local Resident), Mr David Sandbrook (Brailsford Local Resident), Mr Roger Wilkinson (Brailsford Local Resident), Mr Tom Craig (Brailsford Local Resident), Mr Karl Newby (Brailsford Local Resident), Mr Roger Palmer-Clark (Local Resident), John Whitby MP (MP For Derbyshire Dales), spoke against the application.

Consultation responses were set out in section 5 of the report.

Correspondence received after publication of the agenda was distributed at the meeting. This comprised of an Officer update and updates from the Planning Policy Manager regarding first homes.

The meeting adjourned at 19:46 and reconvened at 20:02.

It was moved by Councillor Stuart Lees, seconded by Councillor Helen Froggatt and

RESOLVED (unanimously)

That consideration of this item be deferred to a future meeting, to allow Officers to gain additional information form the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) on the cumulative impact of this development and those that have already had consent and to question whether the LLFA have exercised their responsibilities under the Flood Act 2010, specifically regarding flooding from sewers. Further to this, Severn Trent Water will be requested to provide an infrastructure report in order to establish what impact the proposal will have and what the existing infrastructure is. Officers will contact the Highways department in regard to access arrangements in order to ensure they are wide enough to take the proposed development, requesting transparency of their evidence base and query as to whether an alternative construction route could be explored. Officers will also seek additional information on the needs for affordable housing, especially on site affordable and First Homes housing provision.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

The meeting adjourned at 20:16 and reconvened at 20:19.

Brief description of item.

At 20:30, it was moved by Councillor Stuart Lees, seconded by Councillor Sue Burfoot and

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

That in accordance with Rule of Procedure 13, the meeting continue for a further 30 minutes.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Brief description of item.

At 20:59, it was moved by Councillor Roger Shelley, seconded by Councillor Peter Dobbs and

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

That in accordance with Rule of Procedure 13, the meeting continue for a further 30 minutes.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Brief description of item.

At 21:30, it was moved by Councillor Peter Dobbs, seconded by Councillor John Bointon and

RESOLVED (Unanimously)

That in accordance with Rule of Procedure 13, the meeting continue for a further 30 minutes.

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.

Erection of 37no. residential dwellings (Resubmission) at Land to rear of Farm Cottage, Old Hackney Lane, Hackney.

The Development Manager gave a presentation showing details of the application and photographs of the site and surroundings.

The Committee visited the site prior to the meeting to allow Members to appreciate the proposal in the context of its surroundings.

In accordance with the procedure for public participation, Mr Stephen Jones (Agent) spoke in support of the application. Mr James Wilson (Darley Dale Town Council), Mr Simon Redmore (Local Resident), Ms Emma Hickling (Local Resident) and Ms Carol Taylor (Local Resident) spoke against the application.

Consultation responses were set out in section 5 of the report.

Correspondence received after publication of the agenda was distributed at the meeting. This comprised of an officer update in regard to the apparent missing development plan policies (S1, S4, PD5 and PD10).

The meeting adjourned at 21:19 and reconvened at 21:30.

It was moved by Councillor Roger Shelley, seconded by Councillor David Burton and

RESOLVED

That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the proposed development encroaches beyond the existing allocation into the open countryside to the detriment of the surrounding area and landscape, citing Policies S4, PD5 and PD8.

Voting

08 For

03 Against

01 Abstention

The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.