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1.

Declarations of Interest

At this point in the meeting, Members are asked to declare any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests, any prejudicial interests or any disclosable pecuniary interests which they may have in respect of business on this agenda.

 

Minutes:

Members were invited to declare, at this point in the meeting, any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests, any prejudicial interests or any disclosable pecuniary interests that they might have in the business on the agenda. None were declared.

 

2.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 77 KB

To approve and sign the minutes of the last meeting of the Area Planning Sub-Committee held on 4 April 2019.

 

Minutes:

Resolved:  That the minutes of the Area Planning Sub-Committee meeting held on 4 April 2019be approved and then signed by the Chair as a correct record.

3.

Public Participation

At this point in the meeting members of the public who have registered their wish to speak regarding an item on the agenda or an issue within the Sub-Committee’s remit can do so. Anyone who wishes to register or requires further information is requested to contact the Democracy Officer on the contact details listed at the foot of this agenda. The deadline for registering is at 5.00pm on Wednesday 5 June 2019.

 

Filming, Recording or Webcasting Meetings

Please note that, subject to available resources, this meeting will be filmed and webcast, or recorded, including any registered public speakers who have given their permission.  The broadcast can be viewed at http://www.york.gov.uk/webcasts  or, if sound recorded, this will be uploaded onto the Council’s website following the meeting.

 

Residents are welcome to photograph, film or record Councillors and Officers at all meetings open to the press and public. This includes the use of social media reporting, i.e. tweeting.  Anyone wishing to film, record or take photos at any public meeting should contact the Democracy Officer (whose contact details are at the foot of this agenda) in advance of the meeting.

 

The Council’s protocol on Webcasting, Filming & Recording of Meetings ensures that these practices are carried out in a manner both respectful to the conduct of the meeting and all those present.  It can be viewed at http://www.york.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/11406/protocol_for_webcasting_filming_and_recording_of_council_meetings_20160809.pdf

Minutes:

It was reported that there had been no registrations to speak under the Council’s Public Participation Scheme on general issues within the remit of the Sub-Committee.

4.

Plans List

To determine the following planning applications:

 

Minutes:

Members considered a schedule of reports of the Assistant Director, Planning and Public Protection, relating to the following planning applications, outlining the proposals and relevant policy considerations and setting out the views of consultees and officers.

 

 

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25 Garden Flats Lane, Dunnington, York [18/01851/FUL] pdf icon PDF 140 KB

Erection of 2 dwellings with new access following demolition of existing bungalow. (Osbaldwick and Derwent) [site visit]

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members considered a full application from Mr and Mrs Craven for the erection of 2 dwellings with new access following demolition of an existing bungalow.

 

Officers corrected some of the separation distances at paragraph 4.15 of the officers’ report. The correct dimensions are listed below:

 

-      The distance from the proposed house at plot 1 to the boundary with No.27 Garden Flats Lane would be approximately 1m.

-      The distance from the proposed house at plot 1 to the nearest habitable part of No.27 would be approximately 4.9m.

-      The distance from the proposed house at plot 2 to the boundary with No.23 Garden Flats Lane would be approximately 2.4m.

-      The distance from the proposed house at plot 2 to the nearest habitable part of No.23 would be approximately 5.6m.

 

In response to questions at the site visit on Wednesday 5 June, Officers clarified that the applicant had now submitted land registry documents confirming that the entire application site was under the ownership of the applicant. Finally, Officers stated that should permission be granted, there would be an additional condition for obscure glazed windows on the side elevations  of the two dwellings.

 

Members asked Officers why there was no expectation on the applicant to go further than standard building regulations in terms of sustainable materials and energy efficiency that is set out in the Council’s emerging Local Plan. Officers stated that it is not a policy that is currently being used as it is not yet a part of the adopted development plan. It could affect potential viability and won’t be adopted until the plan has been through an examination process.

 

Ana Craven, the applicant then spoke in support of the application. Ms Craven highlighted the following points to the committee:

-      That Garden Flats Lane has a wide range of properties including large two-storey houses and single storey and dormer bungalow properties that have been recently approved.

-      The separation distances, boundary distances and ridge heights were all comparable to that of other properties on the street.

-      That no objections had been received from drainage or highways.

-      All matters raised during the application process had been addressed.

 

Pat Muir then spoke in objection, on behalf of residents in the area. Ms Muir stated that residents were concerned by oversizing of the properties and inadequate separation distances. Ms Muir went on to state as the committee whether it could be justified that the demolition of a previously well maintained bungalow and replacement with two highly priced properties was really meeting the housing need for the area. Finally, Ms Muir stated that objection was not prompted by a ’not in my back yard’ attitude and that two town houses or bungalows suited to first time buyers would be very acceptable.

 

Jenny Brooks, on behalf of Dunnington Parish Council, then spoke in objection to the application. Ms Brooks stated that Dunnington Parish Council objected to the application as it was overdevelopment of a plot resulting on adverse impact on  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4a

4b

Dean Court Secure Car Park, Rear Of Portland Street [18/02853/FULM] pdf icon PDF 240 KB

Erection of two storey block of 16no. apartments on site of existing private car park with associated cycle and refuse stores. (Guildhall) [site visit]

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members considered a Major Full Application for the erection of a two storey block of 16 apartments on site of existing private car park with associated cycle and refuse stores.

 

Members questioned officers on the potential use of photovoltaic panels and the policy target of 28% reduction to carbon emissions. Officers stated that this was the target however it was not yet clear whether the 28% would be viable for this development or whether photovoltaics would be necessary in achieving the 28% reduction.

 

Members also asked whether a condition could potentially be added for maintenance of the sedum roof and whether officers would look into the potential of further Section 106 contribution for public amenity space in the area, particularly Bootham Square. Officers said that since the recommendation was for delegated authority to approve, they would report back on Section 106 issue to Chair and Vice-Chair and that it would not be unlawful to impose a condition on the sedum roof.

 

During debate, Cllr Craghill moved and Cllr Cullwick seconded a proposal to amend condition 13 regarding the landscaping of the site. The motion fell by 6 votes to 5.

 

It was then moved and seconded that approval be granted and it was therefore:

 

Resolved:  That delegated authority to approve be granted subject to the conditions listed in the report, an additional condition relating to maintenance of the sedum roof and a Section 106 agreement being approved with additional investigation into the potential for a financial contribution relating to amenity open space at Bootham Square.

 

 

Reason:     The scheme is acceptable in principle, providing needed housing in a sustainable location at an under-used site in accordance with sections 5 and 11 of the NPPF. In accordance with sections 12 and 16 of the NPPF, the scheme is acceptable on design grounds, considering its functionality and its impact on the conservation area and neighbour’s amenity. Conditions can be used to ensure the development is sustainable.

 

 

 

 

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Hotel Noir Ltd, 3 - 5 Clifton Green [19/00108/FULM] pdf icon PDF 223 KB

Conversion of hotel to 10 Residential Units (use class C3). (Clifton) [site visit]

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members considered a Major Full Application for the conversion of a hotel to 10 residential units (use class C3).

 

Officers updated the committee on further concerns from neighbours regarding:

-      Access arrangements as the intention is for main access to be from Clifton Dale and that there would not be an option for people to access the car park from Clifton Green.

-      Extra traffic on Clifton Dale

-      Type of dwellings proposed, including ‘Air B and B’ and associated disruption / traffic that this may cause.

 

Members questioned whether anything could be done in terms of prohibiting Air B and B usage and the Officers confirmed that this is not possible within planning law.

 

Members also asked officers about the provision of cycle storage and officers stated that the required provision is 1 cycle storage space per dwelling and that therefore the developer was offering more than that. It was suggested that feedback could be given to the developer indicating that more cycle storage would be well received in such a sustainable location.

 

Richard Dykes, the agent for the applicant, then spoke in support of the application. Mr Dykes highlighted that the scheme provided a valuable mix of accommodation and a respectful and restorative addition to the street scene. Mr Dykes stated that he believed that the change of use from hotel to residential in a sustainable location would see a reduction in traffic and congestion and concluded that the scheme would be an enhancement to the area.

 

Bernadette Burbridge, a local resident, then spoke in objection to the application. Ms Burbridge stated that local residents are broadly in favour of the development, however the residents had some suggestions that they wanted the committee to consider. Ms Burbridge suggested that the site should have one way flow traffic and stated that particularly parking space 11 was not safe. Ms Burbridge also stated that residents believed that parking for Number 1 Clifton Dale should park on the street and that this would free up considerable room within the development for one way traffic flow. Ms Burbridge also expressed concern at the potential use of these properties for Air B and B letting.

 

During debate, Members discussed the issue of parking, one way traffic and the narrow entrance/exit from the site. It was also noted that whilst Members agreed that it was not ideal for parking space 11 to have to manoeuvre across a pavement and onto Clifton Green, they did not believe it to be hazardous.

 

It was moved and seconded that permission be approved and it was therefore:

 

Resolved:  That delegated authority to approve be granted subject to a Section 106 agreement being agreed and subject to the conditions listed in the report.

 

Reason:     In principal this change of use in consistent with the Government’s objective (as detailed in NPPF section 5 to delivering a sufficient supply of homes). The scheme will enhance the character and appearance of the Clifton Conservation area. In accordance with section 9 of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4c

4d

1 Chestnut Row, Skelton [19/00384/FUL] pdf icon PDF 50 KB

Single storey rear extension. (Rural West York) [site visit]

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members considered a full application from Mr Appleton for a single storey rear extension.

 

Mr Appleton, the applicant, then spoke in support of the application. Mr Appleton stated that this small extension would make a big difference to his property. Mr Appleton stated that he thought it would be a quick project with minimal disruption to neighbours.

 

Karen De Vries, then spoke on behalf of Skelton Parish Council. Ms De Vries stated that Skelton Parish Council had objected to the original plans and had not received notification of revised plans. Ms De Vries stated that had the Parish Council received updated plans, they may have withdrawn their objection. Ms De Vries highlighted that whilst the Parish Council felt there would be some damage to neighbouring amenity, they noted that there were no objections from neighbours.

 

It was moved and seconded that approval be granted and it was therefore:

 

Resolved:  That approval be granted subject to the conditions listed in the report.

 

Reason:     The proposal is not considered to harm the character and appearance of the conservation area, nor would it result in harm to residential amenity or highway safety. The proposal complies with NPPF 2019, policies D1, D4 and D11 Publication Draft Local Plan 2018, policies GP1, h7 and HE2 of the 2005 City of York Draft Local Plan, advice contained within Supplementary Planning Document ‘House Extensions and Alterations’ (Dec 2012), and guidance provided by the Skelton Village Design Statement.

 

 

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Unit 10, Monks Cross Shopping Park, Monks Cross Drive [19/00451/FULM] pdf icon PDF 30 KB

Installation of full cover mezzanine. (Huntington and New Earswick)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members considered a Major Full Application from the Trustees of the Monks Cross Shopping Park Trust for the installation of a full cover mezzanine.

 

Mr Eric Hall spoke on behalf of the applicant. In response to Member questions, Mr Hall stated that the proposed client of the space, should planning permission be approved and the mezzanine built, had wanted the mezzanine and that is the reason for the application. Mr Hall stated that he was unable to inform Members of who the intended client was at this stage.

 

It was moved and seconded that the application be approved and it was therefore:

 

Resolved:  That approval be granted subject to the conditions listed in the report.

 

Reasons:   The proposal is to increase the size of the mezzanine in Unit 10at Monks Cross Retail Park. There are no sequentially preferable sites in the City Centre or any other defined centre and the proposal would not significantly adverse impact on the vitality and viability of the City Centre or district centres. As a result, the proposal is considered to meet the policy requirements of R1 and R4 in the emerging Local Plan.

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8 Sandyridge, Nether Poppleton [19/00472/FUL] pdf icon PDF 70 KB

Variation of condition 2 of permitted application 18/00541/FUL (erection of dormer bungalow in rear garden) to alter design and external appearance of approved dormer bungalow. (Rural West York) [site visit]

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members considered a Full Application from Mr Bryan for the variation of condition 2 of permitted application 18/00541/FUL (erection of dormer bungalow in rear garden) to alter design and external appearance of approved dormer bungalow.

 

The Officer informed Members that an additional letter of objection had been received from Cllr Anne Hook relaying concerns of a number of local residents.

 

Members were interested to know whether anything could be done to protect the tree at the rear of the property. Officers stated that there could potentially be a condition added however currently there was nothing to protect the tree from future development.

 

Mr John Howlett, the agent for the applicant, then spoke in support of the application. Mr Howlett stated that it is the applicants interest to create a safe access point to the site and noted that the applicants were happy to revert to originally submitted plans if they were deemed by the committee to be more feasible. Mr Howlett expressed the applicants thanks to officers for their work on the application.

 

Mr Limbert, a local resident, then spoke in objection to the application. Mr Limbert stated that his concern related to safety of the driveway. Mr Limbert felt that if the driveway was allowed to move to where it currently sits in the plan, it would go from a safe position, to an unsafe one.

 

Members were interested to know whether it was possible to remove  permitted development rights. It was moved and seconded that permitted development rights be removed from this site and it was carried by 7 votes to 4. Officers clarified that the removal permitted development rights would relate to Class A and Class E development rights.

 

It was also noted that an additional informative, prohibiting bonfires on the site would also be added.

 

It was moved and seconded that approval be granted and it was therefore:

 

Resolved:  That approval be granted subject to the conditions in the report and the additional condition and informative above.

 

Reason:     It is considered that the proposed amendments to the design, siting and scale would not have any detrimental impact upon the amenities of neighbouring residents or the character of the area. Amendments to the vehicular access would not result in vehicular conflict at the junction with sandyridge. The application therefore accords with the NPPF, Upper Poppleton and Nether Poppleton Neighbourhood Plan, Policy D1 and T1 of Draft Plan 2018 and policies GP1 and GP4A of The Deposit Draft Local Plan 2005.

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56 St Stephens Road [19/00562/FUL] pdf icon PDF 106 KB

Change of use from dwelling (use class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (use class C4). (Westfield) [site visit]

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Resolved: This application was withdrawn by the applicant.

 

 

5.

Appeals Performance and Decision Summaries pdf icon PDF 177 KB

This report informs Members of the Council’s performance in relation to appeals determined by the Planning Inspectorate between 1 January and 31 March 2019, and provides a summary of the salient points from appeals determined in that period. A list of outstanding appeals at date of writing is also included.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members considered their regular report informing Members of the committee of the Council’s performance in relation to appeals.

 

Resolved:  That Members note the content of this report

 

Reason:     To inform Members of the current position in relation to planning appeals against the Council’s decisions as determined by the planning Inspectorate

6.

Planning Enforcement Cases - Update pdf icon PDF 108 KB

The purpose of this report is to provide Members with a continuing quarterly update on planning enforcement cases. 

Minutes:

Members received the quarterly update on planning enforcement cases.

 

Resolved:  That Members note the content of the report.

 

Reason:     To update Members on the number of outstanding planning enforcement cases and level of financial contributions received through Section 106 agreements.

7.

Urgent Business

Any other business which the Chair considers urgent under the  Local Government Act 1972.

 

 

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