Agenda and minutes
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Apologies Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillors Aziz, Larratt, Lynch and Davenport. |
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(copy herewith) Additional documents:
Minutes: The minutes of the meetings held on 27th October, 10th November and 24th November were agreed and signed by the Chair. |
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Deputations / Public Addresses Minutes: RESOLVED: That under the following items the members of the public listed below were granted leave to address the Committee:
N/2015/0333 Scott Bryden Mrs Cecily Richardson
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Declarations of Interest/Predetermination Minutes: The Chair declared a personal non pecuniary interest in item 10c as the Ward Councillor for West Hunsbury
Councillor Hill declared a personal non pecuniary interest in item 10k as the Ward Councillor for Rectory Farm
Councillor Meredith declared a personal non pecuniary interest in item 10i as the Ward Councillor for Talavera
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Matters of Urgency Which by Reason of Special Circumstances the Chair is of the Opinion Should be Considered Minutes: None. |
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List of Current Appeals and Inquiries (copy herewith) Minutes: The Development Manager submitted a List of Current Appeals and Inquiries and elaborated thereon.
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Other Reports |
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N/2004/0930 - Variation of S106 agreement on land west of Harvey Reeves Road Copy herewith Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer elaborated on a report submitted by the Director for Regeneration, Planning and Enterprise. It was reported that asthe Environment Agency has confirmed that satisfactory remediationhasbeencarriedouton thesite the easementstripisno longerrequired. It is considered appropriate thatthe relevantobligation can be removed fromtheS106. Allother obligationsof theoriginalagreementwould remain applicable andinforce.
The Committee discussed the report.
RESOLVED
TheCommitteeAGREEDtovarytheSection106agreementtoremove Clause6.4 ofSchedule 2oftheagreementrelatingto the retentionofan easementstriporiginally requiredas apotentialcontingency remediation corridorin relationto groundwaterremediationmeasuresassociatedwiththe developmentoftheformerlandfill site.
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N/2015/1388 - Variation of S106 agreement for Grose Garage site, Kingsthorpe Road Copy herewith Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer elaborated on a report submitted by the Director of Regeneration, Enterprise and Planning. It was reported that due to potential changes in housing legislation, the developer has not been successful in securing a Registered Provider (RP) to operate the affordable housing provision of the mix stated in the current legal agreement. I t was advised that it wouldnotbe desirable to potentially disruptthe redevelopmentofthesite,whichwouldcontribute to meetingthe demandforhousinginNorthamptonparticularly astheproposalrepresentsthereuseofpreviously developedlandandisina sustainablelocation and therefore it is recommended that the legal agreement be amended so that all of the affordable housing is occupied on shared ownership tenures, for which there is interest In the eventthat the affordable housingisnot deliverable onsite,a mechanismhasbeenagreedthatwouldensurethepaymentofa reasonable contribution to the Council foroff-site provision.
The Committee discussed the report
RESOLVED
TheCommitteeAGREEDtovarytheSection106agreementtoacceptthe variationintenuremixturefortheprovisionofon-siteaffordablehousi ... view the full minutes text for item 7b |
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Northamptonshire County Council Applications None Minutes: None. |
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Northampton Borough Council Applications None Minutes: None. |
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Items For Determination (Addendum attached) |
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Copy herewith Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer elaborated on a report submitted by the Director of Regeneration, Enterprise and Planning. It was reported that the applicant had submitted a hybrid planning application which sought full permission fora single elementofthescheme(inthiscase theretailunit,itscar parking,landscapingandaccess),whilstalso seeking outlineapproval forthe remainder (theresidentialaccommodation),withtheexceptionof access.Inthe eventthatthe applicationisapproved,a furtherapplicationwouldbe submitted to theCouncilto agree the outstanding detailsforthe residential scheme,includingscale,layout, landscapingandappearance.
Mr Scott Bryden as the client’s Architect addressed the Committee and spoke in favour of the application.
Mrs Cecily Richardson addressed the Committee and spoke in favour of the application.
The Committee discussed the report
RESOLVED
That the application be APPROVED INPRINCIPLE subjecttoS106 agreementandthe conditions as setout in the report andfor thefollowing reason:
1.1 The proposeddevelopmentwouldresultinthe satisfactory reuseo ... view the full minutes text for item 10a |
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Copy herewith Minutes: The Development Management Team Leader elaborated on a report submitted by the Director of Regeneration, Enterprise and Planning. Theapplicationsought planningpermissiontoconverta vacantofficebuildingandgyminthe towncentreintoa residentialdevelopmentof 64 apartments.Thedevelopmentproposed to erect anextensiontothebuildingto forman additional twofloors(witha mezzanine).A further mezzaninewouldbe installedon theground floorgivingthebuilding,overall,sevenfloors.An ‘off-shot’two storeywingtotherearof the building would form partof the conversion.
The Committee discussed the report.
RESOLVED
That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditionsas setout in the report andfor the following reason:
Thebenefitsofthedevelopmentintermsofitscontributiontothe fiveyearhousinglandsupply andthevisualimprovementto the DerngateConservationAreaan ... view the full minutes text for item 10b |
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Copy herewith Minutes: The Development Management Team Leader elaborated on a report submitted by the Director of Regeneration, Enterprise and Planning. It was reported that permissionwassoughtfora frontsinglestoreyextensiontotheexistingcafétobe usedas an information/visitorroomandas ashelter for dogwalkersusingthepark. The proposedextension wouldbe amaximumheightof2.5 metreshighandproject3 metresoffthe frontwallof the existingbuilding.Associatedwiththedevelopmentisa smallextensiontotheexistingpatio. The proposed extension would beconstructedin wood with polycarbonate roof.
The Committee discussed the report.
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That the application be APPROVEDsubject to the conditionsas setout in the report andfor the following reason:
Theproposeddevelopmentwouldduetoits siting,scaleanddesignnothavean undue detrimentalimpacton theappearance andcharacterof thehostbuilding,area, ... view the full minutes text for item 10c |
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Copy herewith Minutes: This item was withdrawn from the agenda. |
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Copy herewith Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer elaborated on a report submitted by the Director of Regeneration, Enterprise and Planning. It was reported that theapplicantsought planningpermissiontoconverttheexistingpropertyconsisting of an existingendof terrace two storeyhouse into two one-bedroom flats. The first floorflatwouldbe accessed fromLeslieRoadwhilstthe ground floorflatwouldbe accessedfroma yardlocatedtotherear (northwest) of thesite.
The Committee discussed the report.
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That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditionsas setout in the report andfor the following reason:
Theproposeddevelopmentrepresentsan acceptablelanduse,wouldsecurean acceptablelevelof amenityforthefutureoccupiersandwouldhavea neutralimpact upon the occupiersofneighbouringproperties and the highwaysystem. The proposal isthereforeinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheNationalPlanningPolicy Framework;PoliciesH1a ... view the full minutes text for item 10e |
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Copy herewith Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer presented a report submitted by the Director of Regeneration, Enterprise and Planning. It was reported that Permission was soughtfor single storeyfront andrearextensions, with the demolition of the rear conservatory, togetherwith somealterations to windowsand doors.
The Committee discussed the report.
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That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditionsas setout in the report andfor the following reason:
Theproposalwillhaveno adverseimpactuponvisualor residentialamenityandis in accordance with Policy E20 of the Northampton Local Plan,Policy S10oftheWest NorthamptonshireJointCoreStrategyandtheNational PlanningPolicyFramework.
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Copy herewith Minutes: The Senior Planning Manager presented the report submitted by the Director of Regeneration, Enterprise and Planning. It was reported that planningpermissionwassoughtfortheerectionofa singlespanpolythenecovered canopyat the CramdenNurserytocoveran existing growingarea. It was advised theproposedcanopywouldbe constructedofgalvanisedframework,withan ultra- violetinhibitedwhite polythene roofcovering. Theproposed structuremeasures10m x12.5m, 4m high.
The Committee discussed the report.
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That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditionsas setout in the report andfor the following reason:
Theproposedstructureisconsideredtobe inkeepingwiththecharacterofthesite as anursery,withoutundueimpacton the functionofthe greenspace or theamenity ofnearbyresidents,inaccordancewithPolicyE20oftheNorthamptonLocalPlan, PoliciesS10andof theWestNorthamptonshireJointCoreStrategyandtheNational PlanningPolicy ... view the full minutes text for item 10g |
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Copy herewith Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer presented the report on behalf of the Director of Regeneration, Enterprise and Planning. It was reported that the applicant sought Listed Building Consent to replace the existing gypsum plasterwith alimeplaster.
The Committee discussed the report.
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That the application be APPROVEDsubject to the conditionsas setout in the report andfor the following reason:
Theproposedworkswouldhavea neutralimpactuponthehistoricenvironmentand asa consequence,theworksare inconformitywiththerequirementsoftheNational PlanningPolicyFramework;PolicyS10of theWestNorthamptonshireJointCore Strategy; and Policy1 of the Central AreaActionPlan.
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N/2015/1224 - Erection of 6no wheeled bin enclosures. Land at Kirton Close, Talavera Copy herewith Minutes: The Development Management Team Leader presented the report and the content of the addendum on behalf of the Director of Regeneration, Enterprise and Planning. It was reported that Planningpermissionwassoughtfortheinstallationofa steelmeshstructuretohouse sixwheelie bins servingthe adjacent flats.
The Committee discussed the report.
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That the application be APPROVED subjectto the conditionsas setout in the report andfor the following reason:
Theproposedbinstore willnotadverselyaffectvisualamenityof theareanorimpact on residentialamenityandhighwaysafety,andwouldbe inaccordancewithPolicy E20oftheNorthamptonLocalPlan,PolicyS10oftheWestNorthamptonshireJoint Core StrategyandtheNational PlanningPolicyFramework.
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N/2015/1225 - Erection of 7no bin enclosures. Land at Crestline Court, Talavera Copy herewith Minutes: This item was withdrawn from the agenda. |
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Copy herewith Minutes: The Development Management Team Leader presented the report on submitted by the Director for Regeneration, Enterprise and Planning. It was reported that the applicationproposedthechangeofuse ofa smallarea ofgrassedamenitylandtotheside of No.69 Maidencastletoincorporateas part of the domestic garden. Aclose-board fence approximately 1.8m high would be erected to enclose the area of land concerned. The applicationwas amendedtobringpartoftheproposed fenceline0.5mnearertothehouse towards thefront of the propertyto avoid avisual ‘pinch-point’ with the adjacent footpath.
The Committee discussed the report.
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That the application is APPROVED IN PRINCIPLE subjecttotheconditionsas setout in the report andforthefollowing reason:
Theproposalwouldhavea neutralimpacton thecharacterofthesurroundingarea andwould notadverselyimpacton residentialamenity. Theproposalisconsideredinaccordancewith PolicyS10of the WestNorthamptonshi ... view the full minutes text for item 10k |
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Enforcement Matters None Minutes: None |
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Items For Consultation None Minutes: None |
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Exclusion of Public and Press THE CHAIR TO MOVE: “THAT THE PUBLIC AND PRESS BE EXCLUDED FROM THE REMAINDER OF THE MEETING ON THE GROUNDS THAT THERE IS LIKELY TO BE DISCLOSURE TO THEM OF SUCH CATEGORIES OF EXEMPT INFORMATION AS DEFINED BY SECTION 100(1) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 AS LISTED AGAINST SUCH ITEMS OF BUSINESS BY REFERENCE TO THE APPROPRIATE PARAGRAPH OF SCHEDULE 12A TO SUCH ACT.” Minutes: The Chair moved that the Public and Press be excluded from the remainder of the meeting on the grounds that there was likely to be disclosure to them of such categories of exempt information as defined by Section 100(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 as listed against such items of business by reference to the appropriate paragraph of Schedule 12A to such Act.
The Motion was Carried. |
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