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Chair's announcements a) Webcasting; b) Introductions of Members and Officers; c) Other announcements. Additional documents: Minutes: 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 introduced themselves. c) Members had made site visits during the morning of the meeting. |
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Minutes of the previous meeting Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 April 2023, be approved as a correct record.
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Urgent items, if any. Additional documents: Minutes: There were none. |
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Declarations of Interest i. Disclosable Pecuniary Interests; ii. Other Interests; iii. Lobbying Interests. Additional documents: Minutes:
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Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED: That the Late Representation report be noted. |
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SMD/2023/0085 - Land on NE side of, Rivendell Lane, Leek, Staffordshire Additional documents: Minutes: (Having declared an interest, Mr Ben Haywood – Head of Development Services withdrew from the meeting during the consideration and voting on the following application)
Erection of 1no. detached bungalow
(Report recommended approval with conditions)
Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:
Against the application: Mr Graham Varley – Local resident Mr Rob McDermot – Local resident
For the application: Mr Rob Duncan – Agent
A plan which detailed proposed sections for this application was circulated to members of the Committee. It had been submitted as part of the application but was not included in agenda pack.
Members debated the conflicting visibility splay distances requested by the Highways section and those contained within the recommended conditions in the officers report. The Planning Officer advised that if Members were minded to approve the application, then they should apply the visibility splays recommended by the Local Highway Authority.
RESOLVED:
The proposal would represent an overbearing and over dominant development on a prominent corner site which would be out of keeping with and harmful to the character and appearance of the area contrary to Polices SS1, DC1 and H1 of the Local plan.
2. For the Decision Notice to include an Informative in relation to the visibility splay distances being unachievable.
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 Roberts and seconded by Councillor Emery) |
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Additional documents: Minutes: (Having declared an interest, Councillors Pointon and Johnson withdrew from the meeting during the consideration and voting on the following application)
Erection and operation of a Battery Energy Storage System and associated infrastructure and equipment
(Report recommended approval with conditions)
Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:
Against the application: Mr Ian Podmore – Local resident Ms Julie Podmore – Local resident
For the application: Mr Dan Elvin – Agent Mr Nick Davies – Sirius Renewable Energy
Members discussed the need for renewable energy, road access to the site and the acceptable mitigation measures detailed in the proposal.
RESOLVED:
1. That the details within the Late Representation report be noted in terms of the update to the recommendation;
2. That the application be APPROVED 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 Flunder and seconded by Councillor Hoptroff) |
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SMD/2022/0574 - Land adjacent to Armshead Farm, Armshead Road, Werrington, Staffordshire Additional documents: Minutes: (Having declared an interest, Councillors Pointon and Johnson withdrew from the meeting during the consideration and voting on the following application)
Erection of storage containers, support infrastructure and security fencing for battery energy storage facility along with landscaping and all associated works.
(Report recommended approval with conditions)
Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:
Against the application: Mr Ian Podmore – Local resident
For the application: Mr Jonathan Cooper – Applicant
Members discussed the proximity of the site to Werrington and the Churnet Valley, cumulative impact, economic benefits, contribution towards renewable energy and potential light and noise pollution.
RESOLVED:
1. That the Late Representation report be noted;
a. Contrary to Policies SS1, SD1, SD2, DC3; b. No special circumstances which sufficiently outweigh the harm to the greenbelt; c. Landscape and visual impact due to potential light pollution; d. Cumulative impact of the proposal to the greenbelt; e. Concern in relation to the possibility of explosions and proximity to residential properties; f. Distance from the substation.
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 Roberts and seconded by Holmes) |
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SMD/2023/0106 - Land to the north of New House, Foxt Road, Foxt, ST10 2HJ Additional documents: Minutes: Erection of new dwelling
(Report recommended refusal)
Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:
For the application: Mrs Lucy Bourne – Local resident Mr Alex Saxon – Applicant
Although members sympathised with the applicant’s reasons for approval of the application, personal circumstances could not be taken into account. A sufficient case for an agricultural workers dwelling had not been submitted for this application.
Councillor Roberts offered to discuss the matters raised by the speakers in relation to the communication with Ipstones Parish Council with Councillor Malyon.
RESOLVED:
1. That 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 Roberts and seconded by Councillor Flunder)
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SMD/2023/0105 - Land Adj. Sunny View, Foxt Road, Foxt, ST10 2HN Additional documents: Minutes: This item had been withdrawn by the applicant and was not considered by the committee. |
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SMD/2022/0372 - Land at Double Gates Nursery, Sytch Road, Brown Edge Additional documents: Minutes: Erection of 3no. detached dwellings and associated works including demolition of existing horticultural and equestrian buildings
(Report recommended refusal)
Received representation from the undermentioned speaker:
For the application: Mr Rob Duncan – Agent
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 Roberts and seconded by Councillor Hoptroff)
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Additional documents: Minutes: This item had been withdrawn by officers for further resident notification. |
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SMD/2021/0607 & 0608 - Parkfields Farm, Cherry Lane, Cheadle ST10 4QS Additional documents: Minutes: Conversion and alteration of former agricultural buildings to form 5no.dwellinghouses and associated works (Planning Permission).
(Report recommended refusal)
Received representation from the undermentioned speakers:
For the application: Mr Rob Duncan – Agent Councillor Mike Worthington – County Councillor
Members were supportive of a scheme to redevelop listed derelict buildings and that despite there being concerns raised in terms of the highway safety, this was an established route which was currently used by residents and visitors to businesses located on this road.
In response to a request from the Chair, County Councillor Mike Worthington agreed to investigate road safety improvements along this section of road including the possible extension of the 30mph speed limit.
RESOLVED: 1. That contrary to officers’ recommendation, the application be APPROVED for the following reasons: a) The benefits of bringing a listed heritage building back into viable use and securing a long term future outweighed any highway safety considerations;
b) 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 Flunder and seconded by Councillor Roberts)
Conversion and alteration of former agricultural buildings to form 5no.dwellinghouses and associated works (Listed Building Consent)
(Report recommended approval)
RESOLVED: 1. That the application be APPROVED for the reasons and based on the policies contained within the report;
2. 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 Flunder and seconded by Councillor Roberts)
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