Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence and notification of substitutes (if any).

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Anton Dani and Yvonne Stevens.  No substitute members.

To sign and confirm the minutes of the last meeting.

The Chairman signed the minutes of the meeting held on the 6 December 2016 as a correct record with the agreement of the committee.

To receive declarations of interests in respect of any item on the agenda.

The clerk confirmed that lobbying forms had been submitted in respect of planning application B 16 0380 from Councillors Alison Austin, Colin Brotherton, David Brown, Michael Cooper, Maureen Dennis, Jonathan Noble. Sue Ransome, Brian Rush, Paul Skinner and Stephen Woodliffe.

Councillors Alison Austin, David Brown and Colin Brotherton further declared that they were members of the Joint Local Plan.

Councillor Paul Skinner declared that he was chartered through the Institute of Agricultural Engineers.

Councillor Claire Rylott declared that she would abstain from B 16 03803 and speak in her role as Ward Member on the item.

It is noted that at the end of the meeting Councillor Brian Rush asked it be recorded that one of the speakers on item B 16 0380 was known to him and that Councillor Paul Skinner asked it be recorded that in his previous role as a County Councillor a speaker on item B 16 0380 had been known to him.

To answer any written questions received from members of the public no later than 5 p.m. two clear working days prior to the meeting.

No public questions

Outline application for the erection of up to 215 dwellings with all matters except access reserved with public open space and drainage infrastructure.

Land north of Middlegate Road (west) Frampton Boston

Larkfleet Homes T/T Allison Homes

It is recorded that Councillor Claire Rylott absented herself from the committee for the following item and took no part in the deliberation or decision making on the application.

Outline Planning Permission

Outline application for the erection of up to 215 dwellings with all matters (scale, layout, landscaping and appearance) except access reserved with public open space and drainage infrastructure.

Land north of Middlegate Road (West) Frampton  Boston

Larkfleet Ltd T/A Allison Homes

The Development Control Manager presented the report and advised the following update information to the report tabled:  he confirmed that submissions presented by members of the public received following publication of the agenda had been circularised to members for their reference in advance of the meeting. 

Committee were advised that the 1^st point on the officer recommendation for refusal would therefore be that committee receive and take into consideration during their deliberations, the hard copy and e copy petitions submitted in objection to the application.

Additional information had been submitted out of time for issuing to members which included a letter from No.40 Middlegate Road that included a log of works undertaken by Anglian Water.

Further update information provided noted the objection of Kirton Parish Council to the application: they cited they felt the application would be detrimental to residents of Middlegate Road; would stretch the facilities and local services in Kirton and would create highway safety issues due to the substantial increase in vehicle activity from the development.

Finally the Parish has referenced existing drainage problems in the area and stated it felt the development would further exacerbate those problems.

Committee were advised that whilst not confirmed, indications were that trial archaeological trenching had or would commence on the site:  members were reminded that the findings of this would not bear any influence should committee refuse the application and would only be influential on any approval and the nature of any conditions.

Natural England had initially objected to the application but had now withdrawn their objection stating that the mitigation report confirmed no significant adverse effects subject to the mitigation.  The withdrawal of the objection was conditional upon the provision of the compensatory foraging site to be provided for pink footed geese.  The extents of this additional land and of the changes to the shape and extent of the northern boundary were displayed.

Committee were reminded that due to the unresolved objection by the Environment Agency it did not have the power to grant the application at this time:  should committee be mindful to grant then the decision would need to be submitted to the Secretary of State who would either call it in or return it to the Council.

Referencing the emerging SELL Plan which members were advised was at an advanced stage but not formerly part of the development plan, the Development Control Manager stressed that prematurity was not being recommended as a reason for refuse.

Representation was received in objection to the application which included:

Acknowledging that many areas of objections had  ...  view the full minutes text for item 73.

Outline application for the erection of one detached dwelling and one detached garage including access.

Land adjacent to Glenhirst  Station Road  Boston

Mr and Mrs N C Bell

Outline Planning Permission

Outline application for the erection of one detached dwelling and one detached garage including access with matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved for later approval.

Land adjacent to Glenhirst  Station Road  Swineshead  Boston

Mr and Mrs N C Bell

The Development Control Manager presented the report and advised that no updates to the report published within the agenda had been received.

Representation was received from the agent on behalf of the applicant:

Committee were reminded that the application was a straightforward outline application and would provide a small contribution to the borough’s housing shortage in a sustainable community.  Referring to the size of the development the committee were asked to recognise that the footprint of the existing glasshouse house, that would be demolished to enable the build, was significantly larger than the proposed new dwelling.  The private gardens on the site would remain unchanged and concerns of loss of the Old Cobblers Shop and Anderson Shelter were unfounded as neither would need to be demolished to allow the development to take place. There would be no overlooking onto neighbouring property which would be dealt with at reserved stage.   Referring to concerns raised in objection due to flooding were acknowledged, but the committee were advised that whilst flooding had occurred previously it had been due to highway water and not water from the application site:  the reduction in the size of the building on the site would reduce any rapid run-off.

It was moved by Councillor Jonathan Noble and seconded by Councillor Michael Cooper that the application be granted as per officer recommendation with an additional condition permitting just one new dwelling only on the site.

Vote:       11 if favour.         0. against.             0. abstention.

RESOLVED:    That the application be granted as per officer recommendation and subject to the following conditions and reasons:

1.         No development shall commence until details of appearance, layout, landscaping and scale of the development (hereafter referred to as the “reserved matters”) have been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority.

Reason:           This is an outline application only and such details must be approved before development commences in order to comply with the objectives of Local Plan policies G1 and H3 and required to be imposed pursuant to Section 92 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.

2.         Application for approval of all reserved matters shall be made to the local planning authority not later than the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:            Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

3.         The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved.

Reason:            Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

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

§    OS Location  ...  view the full minutes text for item 74.

Application for Listed Building Consent.

External alterations to remove soil pipe.

Internal alterations including the removal of walls and fabric to facilitate the change of use of the first and second floors from officers (B1 use) to 8 dwellings (C3 use).

36-39 Market Place  Boston

Mes Commercial Ltd

Listed Building Consent

External alterations to remove a soil pipe.  Internal alterations, including the removal of walls and fabric and the installation of walls and fabric to facilitate the change of use of the first and second floors from officers (B1 use) to 8 dwellings (C3 use).

36-39 Market Place  Boston  PDE21 6NH

MES Commercial Ltd

The Senior Planning Officer presented the report and confirmed that there were no updates to the report tabled within the agenda

It was moved by Councillor David Brown and seconded by Councillor Alison Austin that the application be granted as per officer recommendation and subject to the conditions therein.

Vote:       11 if favour.         0. against.             0. abstention.

RESOLVED:    That the application be granted as per officer recommendation and subject to the following conditions and reasons:

1.         The works must be begun not later than the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:          Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 18 of the Town and Country Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

2.         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the application received 19 September 2016 and in accordance with the associated plans referenced:

§   Ref: J1626(08)01 ‘Site Location Plan’ (1/9)

§  Ref: J1626(08)04 Rev A ‘Existing Floor Plans – Fabric to be Removed’ (4A/9)

§  Ref: J1626(08)06 Rev A ‘Proposed Floor Plans and Roof Plan’ (6A/9)

§   Ref: J1626(08)07 ‘Proposed Elevations’ (7/9)

§   Ref: J1626(08)08 Rev A ‘Proposed Sections’ (8A/9)

§   Ref: J1626(08)09 ‘Proposed Service Strategy’ (9/9)

And with the details received by email on 24 November 2016 at 15.55.

Reason:          To ensure the development is undertaken in accordance with the approved details, in the interest of residential amenity and to comply with saved Policy G1 of the Adopted Plan.

3.         Prior to the commencement of the use of any of the residential units hereby approved the following details shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority;

(i)    Details are to be provided at not less than 1:10 of any new doors that are being introduced to show frames, architraves and mouldings;

(ii)   Should any of the existing doors require upgrading for fire resistance purposes, details of the system to be used shall be submitted for approval prior to installation;

(iii)  The ironmongery to be used on new doors and any changes to fittings on existing doors shall be fully specified and submitted for approval prior to their installation.

The development shall proceed fully in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:          To preserve the character, appearance and integrity of the listed building in accordance with the intentions of the National Planning Policy Framework (2012).

Change of use of first and second floors from officers (Class B1) to 8 No. dwellings (Class C3)

It is noted that Councillor Maureen Dennis left the meeting during the following application and as such took no part in the deliberation or decision making.

Full Planning Permission

Change of use of first and second floor from offices (Class B1) to 8 No. dwellings (Class C3)

36-39 Market Place  Boston  PDE21 6NH

MES Commercial Ltd

The Senior Planning presented the report and confirmed that there were no updates to the report tabled within the agenda

It was moved by Councillor Jonathan Noble and seconded by Councillor David Brown that the application be granted as per officer recommendation and subject to the conditions therein with an additional condition relating to the procedure for the presentation of rubbish bins.

Vote:       10 if favour.         0. against.             0. abstention.

RESOLVED:    That the application be granted as per officer recommendation and subject to the following conditions and reasons:

1.         The development hereby permitted shall be begun before 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 strict accordance with the application received 19 September 2016 and in accordance with the associated plans referenced:

§   Ref: J1626(08)01 ‘Site Location Plan’ (1/9)

§   Ref: J1626(08)04 Rev A ‘Existing Floor Plans – Fabric to be Removed’ (4A/9)

§   Ref: J1626(08)06 Rev A ‘Proposed Floor Plans and Roof Plan’ (6A/9)

§   Ref: J1626(08)07 ‘Proposed Elevations’ (7/9)

§   Ref: J1626(08)08 Rev A ‘Proposed Sections’ (8A/9)

§   Ref: J1626(08)09 ‘Proposed Service Strategy’ (9/9)

And with the details received by email on 24 November 2016 at 15.55.

Reason:          To ensure the development is undertaken in accordance with the approved details, in the interest of residential amenity and to comply with saved Policy G1 of the Adopted Plan.

3         Refuse and recycling bins to serve this development shall be stored at the               ............rear of the property as shown on drawing no' J1626(08)06 Rev A and shall ............be presented at the building's frontage on collection days only.

      Reason:            In the interests of protecting the residential and visual  

            amenities of residents and the character or appearance of the Conservation

            Area and to accord with the objectives of Local Plan Polocies H8 and G1.

Delegated Decision List 21.11.16 – 11.12.16

Committee noted the decision list for the period 21.11.16 to 16.12.16