Agenda and minutes

a)    Webcasting;

b)    Introductions of Members and Officers;

c)    Other announcements.

The Chair announced the following:

a)    The meeting was being broadcast live to the internet via the usual webcasting facility and was capable of repeated viewing. The images and sound recording could be used for training purposes within the Council. The Chair had the discretion to terminate or suspend filming if it was his opinion that continuing to do so would prejudice the proceedings of the meeting. Any views expressed by any speaker in the meeting were the speaker’s own and did not necessarily reflect the views of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council.

b)    Members of the Committee and Officers present were introduced by the Chair.

c)    Members had made site visits during the morning of the meeting.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 16 February 2023, be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

There were none.

i. Disclosable Pecuniary Interests;

ii. Other Interests;

iii. Lobbying Interests.

RESOLVED:

That the Late Representations report be NOTED.

Construction of portal frame building for the handline and storage of animal by products and the change of use of existing agricultural building for purposes associated with that use

(Report recommended refusal)

Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:-

Against the Application:

Mrs Sally Roberts – Local Resident

Mrs Sally Mellor – Local Resident

Mr Stuart Jaggers – Local Resident ( a written submission was read out by the Chair as he was unable to attend the meeting)

Cllr Linda Malyon – Ward Councillor (a written submission was read out by the Chair as the Councillor was unable to attend the meeting)

For the Application:

Mr Stephen Edwards – Local Resident (a written submission was read out by the Chair as he unable to attend the meeting)

Mr Andrew Dukesell – Agent

Mr Mark Flanders – Applicant

Members debated the visual impact on the open countryside, including from the Peak District National Park, effect on the local tourism industry, impact on the amenity of the area, particularly in relation to odour, and increased traffic movements in the area.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the details within the Late Representation report be noted.

2.    That the application be REFUSED for the reasons and based on the policies contained within the report.

3.    That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal)

prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be given delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Planning Applications Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

(Proposed by Councillor Cawley and seconded by Councillor Wilkinson)

Erection of freestanding restaurant and drive-thru facility, car parking, landscaping and associated works, including Customer Order Displays (COD) and Play Frame

(Report recommended approval subject to conditions and the completion of a Unilateral Undertaking relating to Management of a Travel Plan)

Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:-

Against the application:

Mr David Brooks – Local resident

Mr Edward Wilson – Local Resident

For the application:

Mr Adam Farrell – Agent

Matters discussed included visual impact and the need for appropriate planting and screening, carbon neutral building, traffic management issues, litter, and the potential for a bench or area to commemorate victims of the COVID pandemic in the garden area.

RESOLVED:

1.    That details within the Late Representations report be noted;

2.    That planning permission be GRANTED for the reasons and based on the policies contained within the report, subject to:

a.    No objection being raised from the Environment Agency;

b.    Amended plans to be submitted by the agent as set out in the Late Representations Report;

c.    The additional 4 conditions requested by the LLFA as set out in the Late Representations Report

d.    The completion of a unilateral undertaking relating to Travel Plan monitoring;

e.    The conditions as set out in the report

3.    That the following informatives be added:

a.    consideration be given to carbon neutral building and bio-diversity gain, particularly given the proximity of the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Site

b.    potential for a bench or area to commemorate victims of the COVID pandemic in the garden area

c.    liaise with the Climate Change Working Group around how to tackle litter issues

4.    That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal)

prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be given delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Planning Applications Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

(Proposed by Councillor Cawley and seconded by Councillor Emery)

Variation of condition 2 (retrospective) relating to planning permission ref. SMD/2018/0180 seeking minor amendment to Phase 1 Planning Layout Rev Z3 (ref: ARCH/PL/PH1 Rev Z3) and ‘Site Location Plan’ (ref: ARC/LP/01 Rev B) for reconfiguration of approved SuDS pond, addition of retaining walls to plots 60 – 67 and 70, resiting of garage servicing plots 66/67 and resiting of plots 1-5, including correction of redline ownership adjoining The Gables boundary

(Report recommended approval subject to recommended planning conditions)

Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:

Against the application:

Mrs Tracy Milward – Local Resident

Mr Adrian Milward – Local Resident

Cllr Paulette Upton – Town Councillor

For the application:

Mr Steven Thornton – Local Resident

Mr Sean McBride – Agent

Members discussed residential amenity issues, including overlooking, amenity relationships and privacy standards particularly in respect of those plots where the ground levels have been raised as well as boundary treatment issues.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the details within the Late Representations report be noted;

2.    That consideration of the application be deferred to enable further investigation of all the issues raised and to establish if mitigation can be agreed.

(Proposed by Councillor Wilkinson and seconded by Councillor Cawley)

(Having declared an interest, Councillor Flunder withdrew from the meeting during the consideration and voting on the following application)

Full Planning Application for residential development of 67 houses with a mix of two and two and a half storey dwellings, consisting of new access to Cheadle Road, new public open space, sustainable urban drainage, landscaping, pumping station and associated works.

(Report recommends approval with conditions)

Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:

Against the application:

Councillor Sandra Peck – Checkley Parish Council

For the application:

Mr David Onions – Agent

The Planning Officer made reference to outstanding matters and resolutions set out in the Late Representations Report.

Members considered viability issues and the contribution offered by the applicant as set out in the Late Representations Report, which it was noted was far short of being policy compliant. 

RESOLVED:

1.    That the details within the Late Representation report be noted;

2.    That consideration of the application be deferred pending further clarification around viability and S106 matters;

3.    That Councillor Wilkinson present the two options set out in the Late Representations Report to Checkley Parish Council to seek their view on their preferred option.

(Proposed by Councillor Ellis and seconded by Councillor Jackson)

Change of Use of agricultural building to one Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion

(Report recommended Refusal)

Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:

For the application:

Mrs Kelly Jeffrey – Applicant

Miss Jasmine Jeffrey – Supporter

Mr Richard Piggott – Agent

Members considered matters relating to Class Q and the impact of the proposed development on the rural setting as well as that of Heath House.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the information set out in the Late Representation report be noted;

2.    That, contrary to officers’ recommendation, the application be APPROVED for the following reasons:

a.    That the proposed development would not affect the siting of Heath House; and

b.    That the application satisfies the GPDO (2015) Schedule 2 Part 3 Class Q criteria

3.    The following conditions be applied to the planning consent:

a.    Adequate screening measures, including that the trees to the rear of the development should remain;

b.    Climate change mitigation measures

4.    That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal)

prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be given delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Planning Applications Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

(Proposed by Councillor Hulme and seconded by Councillor Wilkinson)

The Chair to move:-

 “That pursuant to Section 100A (2) and (4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or nature of the proceedings whereby it is likely that exempt information as defined in Section 100A (3) of the Act would be disclosed to the public in breach of the obligation of confidence or exempt information as defined in Section 100I (1) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act would be disclosed to the public by virtue of the paragraphs indicated.”

The Chair Moved:-

“That, pursuant to Section 100A(2) and (4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings whereby it is likely that confidential information as defined in Section 100A (3) of the Act would be disclosed to the public in breach of the obligation of confidence or exempt information as defined in Section 100 I (1) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act would be disclosed to the public by virtue of the Paragraphs indicated.”

RESOLVED:

That the exempt minutes of the meeting held on 16 February 2023 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.