To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 1 November 2022.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 1 November 2022 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Councillor Atterwill abstained from voting on this matter as he had not been in attendance at this meeting.

To receive apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Crane.  Councillor Plummer was in attendance as her substitute.

The duties to register, disclose and not to participate for the entire consideration of the matter, in respect of any matter in which a Member has a disclosable pecuniary interest are set out in Chapter 7 of the Localism Act 2011.  Members are also required to withdraw from the meeting as stated in the Standing Orders of this Council.

None declared.

Councillors Bowes and Martin were thanked for offering to attend as Members of the Chairman’s Panel on Thursday, 1 December 2022.

To consider any requests from Ward Members, officers or applicants to defer an application included in this agenda, so as to save any unnecessary waiting by members of the public attending for such applications.

None.

To note whether the Chairman proposes to accept any item as urgent business, pursuant to Section 100(B)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

None.

To receive an update. 

Simon Wood, the Director of Planning & Building Control provided Members with an update on a number of matters related to the Local Plan.

The period for the call for sites that had previously been extended would end on 1 December 2022.  If anyone was interested in putting sites forward, he urged them to go to the website and complete the form and submit the relevant plan https://brecklandlocalplan.commonplace.is/

The partial review that was considered at the Cabinet meeting on 21 November 2022 had now been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate and it was hoped that the arrangements for the examination would be received soon.

In respect of the Issues and Options paper, a member update had been held recently, and any Members who had comments to make were asked to do so by 1 December 2022. This would ensure that the report could be finalised in preparation for the Cabinet meeting on 9 January 2022.

An invite had been sent to all Town & Parish Councillors inviting them to attend an Issues and Options update on 20 December 2022 at 4pm at Elizabeth House. A number of responses had already been received.

Councillor Kybird asked if Members of the Planning Committee could attend the event on 20 December.  The Director of Planning & Building Control said that a member update had already taken place recently and it was not the intention for Members to come along to the Town & Parish Council session but there was nothing to stop Members coming along if they wished to do so.

Councillor Atterwill had not seen sight of the invitation for his Parish Council.  Members were informed that the invite had definitely been sent to all, but a reminder would be sent out nearer the time. If anyone wished to attend, they were asked to contact the Democratic Services Team, as mentioned in the email, so that numbers of attendees could be monitored.

To consider applications deferred at previous meetings including some, but not all, of those shown on the attached Schedule of Deferred Applications.

Rebecca Collins, the Head of Development Management advised that in respect of any application that had been deferred from Planning Committee meetings, Officers were working hard to bring them back to the next available Planning Committee, and if Members wanted an update on a specific application, they were asked to contact her, and information would be provided.

To consider the Schedule of Planning Applications:

New office building, relocation of informal vehicle parking, and removal of existing portacabin office building.

New office building, relocation of informal vehicle parking, and removal of existing portacabin office building

This application was considered in conjunction with Agenda item 9(b).

Consideration was given to the report presented by Gemma Manthorpe, Principal Development Management Planner.

Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.

Representations were made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings.

Ward Representative:             Councillor Nunn

Parish Council:                       Cllr Sarah Gosling (Chairman)

DECISION: Members voted unanimously to defer the application to allow additional information to be received in respect of the number of car parking spaces available and an indication of the number of employees. 

New industrial units with landscape enhancements, and demolition of existing workshop/depot (hanger).

New industrial units with landscape enhancements, and demolition of existing workshop/ depot (hanger).

This application was considered in conjunction with Agenda item 9(a).

Consideration was given to the report presented by Gemma Manthorpe, Principal Development Management Planner.

Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.

Representations were made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings.

Ward Representative:             Councillor Nunn

Parish Council:                       Cllr Sarah Gosling (Chairman)

DECISION: Members voted unanimously to defer the application to allow additional information to be received in respect of the number of car parking spaces available and an indication of the number of employees. 

The erection of a stand-alone two storey drive-thru restaurant (Use Class E/Sui Generis) and associated works.

The erection of a stand-alone two storey drive-thru restaurant (Use Class E/Sui Generis) and associated works.

Consideration was given to the report presented by Naomi Minto, Development Management Planner.

Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.

Representations were made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings.

Ward Representative:             Councillor James

Applicant:                                Stephen O’Connell

Applicant’s Agent:                   Thomas Kilvert (Pegasus Group)

Objector:                                 Barbara Tullett

DECISION: Members voted 6 x 5 against the Officer’s recommendation of approval.

Members then put forward and discussed at length their reasons for refusal of this application but – not being able to agree their reasons for refusal after such further discussion and analysis – then requested a re-vote on this application.

DECISION: Members voted 6 x 5 in support of the Officer’s recommendation of approval; subject to:

1.    the conditions as listed in the report;

2.    a Section 278 Agreement to secure highway safety improvement works in respect of the nearby mini roundabout; and

3.    an additional condition be imposed for litter picking in the area.

Alterations to the convenience store.

Alterations to convenience store. Demolition and rebuild of derelict barn to enlarge convenience store and new cafe area. Alteration to buildings and lean-to structures attached to the barn.

Consideration was given to the report presented by Naomi Minto, Development Management Planner.

Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.

Representations were made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings.

Applicant:                                Martin Goymour

Applicant’s Agent:                   Ben Woodings (Chaplin Farrant Ltd)

DECISION: Members voted 6 x 5 in agreement with the Officer’s recommendation of refusal.

Change of use of the public house and flat above to ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling included internal alterations demolition of internal walls and formation of staircase.

Change of use of the public house and flat above to ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling included internal alterations demolition of internal walls and formation of staircase.

This application was considered in conjunction with Agenda item 9(f).

Consideration was given to the report presented by Gemma Manthorpe, Principal Development Management Planner.

Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.

A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings.

Applicant:                                Peter Jervis

DECISION: Members voted 10 x 1 against the Officer’s recommendation of refusal.

REASON(S): Despite the absence of any formal viability assessment, in this particular case, Members of the Planning Committee were satisfied that they had sufficient evidence before them to conclude that the business was not viable, and the application was accordingly approved.

DECISION: Approved, subject to delegated authority being given to Officers to impose suitable conditions.

Internal alteration demolition of internal walls and formation of staircase to facilitate change of use planning application.

Internal alteration demolition of internal walls and formation of staircase to facilitate change of use planning application

This application was considered in conjunction with Agenda item 9(e).

Consideration was given to the report presented by Gemma Manthorpe, Principal Development Management Planner.

Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.

A representation was made in respect of the application in accordance with the Council’s scheme of public speaking at Planning Committee meetings.

Applicant:                                Peter Jervis

DECISION: Members voted 10 x 1 against the Officer’s recommendation of refusal.

REASON(S): Despite the absence of any formal viability assessment, in this particular case Members of the Planning Committee were satisfied that they had sufficient evidence before them to conclude that the business was not viable, and the application was accordingly approved.

DECISION: Approved, subject to delegated authority being given to Officers to impose suitable conditions.

Construction of replacement industrial unit and offices and new car parking area, following demolition of existing and additional car parking area off site adjacent to 11a Rash's Green.

Construction of replacement industrial unit & offices and new car parking area, following demolition of existing and additional car parking area off site adjacent to 11a Rash's Green, Dereham.

Consideration was given to the report presented by Gemma Manthorpe, Principal Development Management Planner.

Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.

No representations were made in respect of the application.

DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval in support of the Officer’s recommendation; subject to:

1.    the conditions as listed in the report;

2.    the additional conditions as listed in the supplementary report (see page 80 of the agenda pack); and

3.    delegated authority be given to Officers to amend Condition 4 from ‘B’ Use to ‘E’ Use.

Two Digital 75 inch LCD Display Screen one on each side of the Street Hub Unit outside 7 Chaston Place, Watton.

Two digital 75-inch LCD Display Screens one each site of the Street Hub unit.

This application was heard at the Planning Committee on 1 November 2022 and was approved; however, an amended siting plan had been provided.

Consideration was given to the report presented by Rebecca Collins, Head of Development Management.

Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.

No representations were made in respect of the application.

DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval in support of the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions as listed in the report.

Removal of Existing BT Phone Box and Installation of a Proposed Replacement BT Street Hub and Associated display of Advertisement to both sides of the unit.

Removal of existing BT Phone Box and installation of a proposed replacement BT Street Hub and associated display of advertisement to both sides of the unit.

This application was heard at the Planning Committee on 1 November 2022 and was approved; however, an amended siting plan had been provided.

Consideration was given to the report presented by Rebecca Collins, Head of Development Management.

Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.

No representations were made in respect of the application.

DECISION: Members voted unanimously for approval in support of the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions as listed in the report.

Members are requested to raise any questions at least two working days before the meeting to allow information to be provided to the Committee.

Noted.

Noted.