Agenda and minutes

No declarations were reported at the meeting.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 5th March, 2019, were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

RESOLVED that upon consideration of a Schedule of Planning and Other Applications received, together with the recommendations in respect thereof, the recommendations be approved in accordance with Schedule and marked Appendix ‘A’.

The Committee further considered a report on the application to modify terms of Section 106 agreement relating to the timing, details od works, implementation programme and safety measures associated with the Railway Crossing Improvement Scheme at Manor Farm, Bessacarr which had been deferred from the last meeting on the 5th March, 2019.

It was noted that at the last meeting Members requested further clarification on the contractual arrangements and timescales for delivery of the underpass, for further clarification on the points raised by an objector and for consideration of other pedestrian routes that could be used as an alternative to the underpass. Members were advised that the objector, Network Rail and Persimmon Homes had been requested to provide this information which was summarised in a briefing note and circulated to Members of the Committee prior to todays meeting.

In accordance with Planning Guidance ‘Having Your Say at Planning Committee’, Mr Phil Midgely, spoke in opposition to the application for the duration of up to 5 minutes.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 29.6(b), Councillors Tosh McDonald and Richard Allan Jones, spoke in opposition to the application for the duration of up to 5 minutes each.

In accordance with Planning Guidance ‘Having Your Say at Planning Committee’, Mr Stephen Hind, Network Rail, spoke in support of the application for the duration of up to 5 minutes.

In accordance with Planning Guidance ‘Having Your Say at Planning Committee’, Mr Robin McGinn, Persimmon Homes (applicant), spoke in support of the application for the duration of up to 5 minutes.

Following the conclusion of the speakers, the Chair, Councillor Iris Beech offered the report for debate by members of the Committee.

Subsequently, it was MOVED by Councillor Eva Hughes and seconded by Councillor John Healy that the Deed of Variation to the Section 106 agreement to allow up to 250 dwellings to be occupied be refused contrary to officer recommendation in the interests of public safety.

A vote was taken on the proposal made by Councillor Eva Hughes which was declared as follows:-

For                  -           9

Against          -           0

Abstain          -           0

On being put to the meeting, the motion proposed by Councillor Eva Hughes was declared CARRIED.

RESOLVED that the Deed of Variation to the Section 106 agreement to allow up to 250 dwellings to be occupied prior to the underpass being in place be refused contrary to officer recommendation in the interests of public safety.

RESOLVED that the following decisions of the Secretary of State and/or his inspector, in respect of the under-mentioned Planning Appeals against the decision of the Council, be noted:-

RESOLVED that the public and press be excluded from the remaining proceedings of the meeting, in accordance with Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, as amended, on the grounds that exempt information as defined in Paragraph 6 of Schedule 12A to the Act, is likely to be disclosed.

The Committee considered a report which detailed all Planning Enforcement complaints and cases received, and closed during 20 February to 18 March 2019.

RESOLVED that all Planning Enforcement Cases received and closed for the period 20 February to 18 March, 2019, be noted.