Agenda item

Land rear of 71 Main Street, Osgathorpe.

Land rear of 71 Main Street, Osgathorpe.

Officer’s Recommendation: Permit

The Planning and Development Team Manager presented the report.

James Mattley, speaking as the agent on behalf of David Granger Architectural Design Ltd, addressed the Committee. He expressed support for the application and noted that highway safety was not an issue that could be raised lawfully at the Planning in Principle (PIP) stage of an application. He recommended that the Committee grant the application and noted that opposition to its technical details could be dealt at the next stage of the application in the event it returned to the Committee.

Emma Pearson, speaking as an objector, addressed the Committee. She noted that the development would diminish the open character of the environment and believed that the impact had been understated by officers. It was added that the site was remote from basic amenities and resources.

Councillor R Boam, speaking as the ward member, addressed the Committee. He noted the site was unacceptable with its lack of light and nearby bus stops, that it was outside the limits of development and would harm the character of the environment. It was added that the development does not comply with Policies S2 and S3 of the Local Plan.

After addressing the Committee, Councillor R Boam left the Chamber.

The Planning and Development Team Manager read out a letter from Osgathorpe Parish Council objecting to the development.

During discussion, members noted the application was outside the limits of development, as it was contrary to Policies S2 and S3 in the Local Plan which promote sustainable development, and the location was unsuitable due to a lack of amenities. Possible issues related to flooding were also highlighted which members believed could have occurred beyond the Planning in Principle (PIP) stage of the application.

Members also commented that there was no requirement to take into account the undersupply of self-build properties at this stage.

Several questions of clarity were addressed by the planning officers.

Members were advised that, if the application were approved, the technical details of the application could be considered at a later date if it was brought back to the Committee.

Councillor A Barker moved that the application be approved in accordance with the officer’s recommendations. It was seconded by Councillor R Morris.

The Chair put the motion to the vote. A recorded vote being required, the voting was as detailed below.

The motion was LOST.

Councillor D Bigby moved to refuse the application on the grounds that it would conflict with Policies S2 and S3 in the Local Plan and would have a visual impact on the area. It was seconded by Councillor R Canny.

The Chair put the motion to the vote. A recorded vote being required. The voting was as detailed below.

RESOLVED THAT:

The application be refused on the grounds that it would conflict with Policies S2 and S3 in the Local Plan and would have a visual impact on the area.

Having declared a registerable interest in the next item, Councillor R Morris left the meeting, and Councillor R Boam returned as Chair.

Councillor M Wyatt joined the meeting as a substitute for Councillor R Morris.