Item 1 North York Moors National Park Authority Planning Committee
Public Minutes of the meeting held at The Town Hall, Helmsley on Thursday 16 May 2013.
Present: J Bailey, M Bowes, B Briggs, D Chance, Ms A Fisher, B Griffiths, D Hugill, D C Jeffels, Mrs J Mitchell, Mrs C Patmore, J Ritchie, E Sanderson, G H Simpson, B Suthers, R I Thompson, H Tindall, J Walker, P Wheeler
Apologies: Mrs J Frank, Ms S Oswald, Mr A Scott
Copies of all Documents Considered are in the Minute Book
32/13 Minutes
Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 18 April 2013, having been printed and circulated, be taken as read and be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.
33/13 Members Interests
Members were reminded of their responsibility to declare any personal, prejudicial and/or disclosable interests relating to any agenda item prior to its consideration.
The Authority’s solicitor Richard Smith declared a conflict of interest in Agenda Item 4 due to his connection with Scarborough Borough Council and was not present for Agenda Items 1 to 4 inclusive.
Jeremy Walker declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 8; Plans List Item 4 as he is Chairman of the Slowing the Flow Partnership Board and board member of the Environment Agency who are the applicant and subsequently left the room for this item.
34/13 Emergency Evacuation Procedure
The Chairman informed Members of the Public of the emergency evacuation Procedure.
35/13 Issues to be Considered in Connection with York Potash Ltd Planning Application NYM/2013/0062/MEIA
Considered:
The report of the Director of Planning
Jane Mitchell declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item as a shareholder and left the room. David Jeffels and Hawson Simpson both declared a personal interest in this item as members of the North Yorkshire Moors Association.
Planning Minute/1 Resolved: Members noted the contents of the report, asked various questions and highlighted the following additional issues for consideration: • Members requested more information in relation to the demand and need for polyhalite i.e. minimum viability and on the impact the proposed development would have on the tourism industry. A request was made for a full independent assessment on the bird breeding season and other time dependent ecological matters. • Members requested clarification on market competition and whether Cleveland Potash Mine can cater for the demand of polyhalite/potash. • Members requested clarification on whether the national and potential international issue of farming has been considered and acknowledged. • Members requested that consideration be given to the impact the proposed development would have on the Coast to Coast walk and any mitigation measures. • Members requested details of how the earth mounds are to be landscaped in the short and longer term and set out the need for a detailed understanding of the design of the buildings. Members therefore requested the submission of a model and photomontages of the site before and after the proposed development has taken place. • Members requested examples of major applications in other National Parks which have been considered under the Major Development Test. Members agreed to hold a formal Committee Site Visit on Friday 31 May 2013.
36/13 Draft Helmsley Plan Consultation
Considered:
The report of the Planning Policy Officer
Resolved: That Members approved the Draft Helmsley Plan for consultation and authorised Officers to make any other minor text changes in preparing the document for consultation. Members approved the rationale for the development limit boundary set out in paragraph 6.3 and as shown on the proposals map contained in the Draft Helmsley Plan.
37/13 Local Development Scheme 2013
Considered:
The report of the Policy Manager
Resolved: Members agreed that the revised Local Development Scheme 2013 – 2016 is adopted by the Authority and kept under review pending the outcome of the decision on a Community Infrastructure Levy for the National Park.
38/13 Miscellaneous Items
Considered:
The report of the Director of Planning.
Resolved: That the report be noted.
Planning Minute/2 39/13 Applications for Planning Permission
The following members of the public addressed the meeting regarding the Plans List Items indicated:
Plans List Item 1 – Ruth Farnaby spoke in favour of the application and Rick Halton spoke against the application. Plans List Item 4 – Dean Hamblin spoke in favour of the application.
Considered:
The report listing applications and the Director of Planning’s recommendations thereon. Members also considered further information circulated on the Members’ Update Sheet at the meeting including; updated recommendations from the Director of Planning and comments received after the agenda was printed from: consultees, objectors and supporters.
Resolved: (a) That with regard to all applications listed in the report and subject to: (i) the amendments specified below; and (ii) the imposition of conditions in accordance with the relevant provisions of Sections 91-94 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, except in those instances where an alternative condition is contained in the Director of Planning’s recommendation or in an amendment referred to in (i) above; decisions be given in accordance with the Director of Planning’s recommendations:
List Plan No and Description of Proposal No 1. NYM/2013/0108/CU – Change of use from dwelling (C3) to residential childrens’ care home (C2) (no external alterations) at Boulby Barns Farm, Easington for Miss Samantha Bedford, Boulby Barns Farm, Easington, Saltburn by the Sea, Cleveland, TS13 4YT. Decision Refused as recommended. 2. NYM/2013/0119/FL – Alterations and construction of single and two storey extensions following demolition of existing extension and outbuilding at West Ville, Carlton-in-Cleveland for Mr D Adamson, West Ville, Carlton-in-Cleveland, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS9 7BB. Decision David Hugill declared a personal interest in this item as he was present at the Parish Council meeting when the item was discussed. Approved as recommended with an additional condition as set out on the Members Update Sheet: 16. HWAY15 Parking Spaces to Remain Available for Vehicle Parking (Non residential) 3. NYM/2013/0174/FL – Construction of single storey side extension and detached double garage at Sycamore, Underhill, Glaisdale for Mr Ian Fletcher, Sycamore, Underhill, Glaisdale, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2PF. Decision Approved as recommended with an additional condition as set out on the Members Update Sheet: 8. MISC00 Within six months of the substantial completion of the development hereby approved the temporary pole barn to the south west of the garage shall be totally removed and the site returned to its original condition prior to the pole barn being erected.
Planning Minute/3 4. NYM/2013/0117/FL – Constriction of flood alleviation scheme comprising 2 no. embankments reinforced concrete control structure, realignment of Pickering Beck and associated operational development at land to east of Blansby Park for Environment Agency fao: Mr Dean Hamblin, Coverdale House, Aviator Court, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor, York, North Yorkshire, YO20 4GZ. Decision Approved as recommended with an amendment to conditions 4 and 10 as set out on the Members Update Sheet: 4. MISC00 Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, details of a programme of works to mitigate the impact of the development on any foraging / commuting mammals in particular badgers and otters at the site have been submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. The programme shall include a pre-construction survey of the site to determine the extent of any badgers / otter presence and a written scheme of mitigation measures to alleviate any potential adverse ecological impact. The work shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details so approved. 10. HWAY00 Prior to the commencement of development there shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval, after consultation with the Highway Authority details of the proposed temporary traffic signing and traffic management plan to ensure access to properties on Blansby Park Lane is maintained. 5. NYM/2013/0170/CU – Application under regulation 3 (Town and County Planning General Regulations 1992) for change of use of land to form car park at Cleveland Road, Old Byland for North York Moors National Park Authority, fao: Ms Jennifer Smith, The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5BP. Decision Approved as recommended. 6. NYM/2013/0146/CU – Change of use from residential to use as a shooting lodge and corporate events venue (no external alterations) at Stoneley Woods, Fadmoor for Mr Peter Wilkinson, Pennyholme, Fadmoor, York, YO62 7JG. Decision Approved as recommended. Members requested that Officers discuss with the applicant the possibility of the creation of passing places.
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