Kendal Town Council Report

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Notice of Meeting

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Monday, 17th July 2017 at 6.30 p.m. in the Mayor’s Parlour, the Town Hall, Kendal

Committee Membership (8 Members) Jon Robinson (Chair) Austen Robinson (Vice-Chair) Clare Feeney-Johnson Alvin Finch Keith Hurst-Jones Lynne Oldham Kath Teasdale Graham Vincent

AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES

2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Any member of the public who wishes to ask a question, make representations or present a deputation or petition at this meeting should apply to do so before the commencement of the meeting. Information on how to make the application is available on the Council’s Website - www/kendaltowncouncil.gov.uk/Statutory Information/General/ Guidance on Public Participation at Kendal Town Council Meetings or by contacting the Town Clerk on 01539 793490.

3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

To receive declarations by Members and/or co-optees of interests in respect of items on this Agenda [In accordance with the revised Code of Conduct, Members are required to declare any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPIs) or Other Registrable interests (ORIs) which have not already been declared in the Council’s Register of Interests. Members are reminded that it is a criminal offence not to declare a DPI, either in the Register or at the meeting. In the interests of clarity and transparency, Members may wish to declare any DPI which they have already declared in the Register, as well as any ORI.]

4. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 3RD JULY (see attached)

5. MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES, NOT ON AGENDA

6. CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL PLANNING APPLICATION REF 5/17/9008 - KENDAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS, WATTSFIELD ROAD, KENDAL (see attached)

7. PRE-PUBLICATION CONSULTATION ON DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICIES DPD – RESPONSE TO SLDC (see attached)

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8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

9. PLANNING APPLICATIONS (see attached schedule)

Liz Richardson Town Clerk

By e-mail/post to: Members of the Committee All other Councillors (agenda only, for information)

Please note that only Committee Members will receive the minutes and attachments, but that other Councillors may request a copy of any agenda papers. Any Councillor who is not a Committee Member may still attend the meeting, as an observer.

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Members of the Press and Public are welcome to attend the meeting.

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Planning Committee

Monday 3rd July 2017 at 6.00 p.m. in the SLDC Chairman’s Room, the Town Hall, Kendal

PRESENT Councillors Jon Robinson (Chair), Austen Robinson (Vice Chair), Clare Feeney-Johnson, Lynne Oldham, Kath Teasdale and Graham Vincent

APOLOGIES Councillor Finch

OFFICERS Hazel Belshaw (Temporary Council Secretary)

139/17/18 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None

140/17/18 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None

141/17/18 ORDER OF BUSINESS

The Chair suggested that the order of business of the agenda be amended to bring forward item 6 (Mr Alistair McNeill, Development Plans Manager, SLDC: Briefing relating to pre-publication consultation on Development Management Policies DPD) and this was agreed.

142/17/18 MR ALISTAIR MCNEILL, DEVELOPMENT PLANS MANAGER, SLDC: BRIEFING RELATING TO PRE-PUBLICATION CONSULTATION ON DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT POLICIES DPD Mr McNeill presented the proposed main changes to the Draft Development Management Policies Development Plan Document DPD. He pointed out that they were also undertaking an independent viability study. The document will be presented to the South Lakeland Cabinet in September to seek permission to publish although it was not expected to be published until late Spring/early Summer 2018.

At this point Councillor Vincent declared an interest as he sat on the South Lakeland Cabinet although it was agreed by Members that no suggestions on the document would be made in this Meeting.

The document is available to view online and the consultation period ends on 17th July 2017.

Mr McNeill then ran through the main changes.

• DM1 – General Requirements A small number of changes to this policy mainly to remove duplication.

• DM2 – Design More small changes and an addition of the layout of developments to ensure interspersing of all forms of housing Page 4 of 10 03.07.2017 Planning Committee

types.

• DM3 – Historic Environment. Historic England made various comments on this policy and some clarification and strengthening changes were made.

• DM4 – Green and Blue Infrastructure Under the open space requirement where open space is not required the commuted sum per bedroom is increased from £150 to £200.

• DM6 – Flood Risk Management Worked closely with CCC, EA and the NE Kendal Flood Action Group for this policy.

Councillor A Robinson asked whether this was a working document and if some of the previous recommendations from KTC had been given to CCC in particular reference to the surface water disposal. Mr McNeill confirmed it would be a working document until it is finally adopted but was unsure if the earlier recommendations had been shown to CCC, he will check.

• DM8 – Telecommunications and Broadband Main changes were strengthening of the policy. An addition that for residential sites of 30 or more units, developers would be expected to ensure that Fibre to the premises infrastructure is provided.

Councillor Vincent asked why 30 units and could that number be looked at?

• DM11 – Accessible and Adaptable Homes A requirement for 5% of dwellings on sites over 40 units to be wheelchair adaptable.

• DM18 – Tourist Accommodation No comments

• DM19 – Equestrian Related Developments No comments

Finally Mr McNeill presented two new policies:

• DM25 - New Agricultural Buildings There is an issue in rural areas so a policy was created. New buildings should be associated with existing farm steads or they would need to demonstrate that the buildings were required.

• DM26 – Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show People. This policy has been an update on a previous policy from 2013.

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Councillor A Robinson raised a point that recommendations made by KTC do not always receive an acknowledgment. Mr McNeill confirmed that all comments are available to view online but he will pass on the feedback to the team.

143/17/18 MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 19TH JUNE

Members considered the minutes of the Committee meeting held on 19th June.

Councillor A Robinson proposed that the minutes be accepted as a correct record. This was seconded by Councillor Teasdale and carried unanimously.

RESOLVED That the minutes of the meeting held on 19th June be accepted as a correct record, and signed by the Chair.

MATTERS ARISING 144/17/18 Sink Holes (Ref Minute 088/17/18) Councillors J and A Robinson will draft a response to SLDC with regards to the sink holes.

145/17/18 Members agreed to send a thank you to Mr Alistair McNeill for attending the Meeting.

146/17/18 PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Members considered Planning Applications submitted for consultation purposes by the local planning authority, South Lakeland District Council.

RESOLVED That having considered the applications outlined in the schedule, the recommendations in Appendix I attached to these minutes be made to South Lakeland District Council.

The meeting ended at 7.26pm

Signed ………………………………………………………………

Dated ……………………………………………………………… Page 6 of 10 03/07/2017 Planning Appendix 1

No. App Address/Proposed Development Comments Observations/ No./Type to SLDC Recommendations

1 FPA Flats 2, 3 and 5 Printers Croft, Entry 04.07.2017 Approve 0518 Lane, Kendal Installation of replacement UPVC windows and patio doors 2 FPA 10 Printers Croft, Entry Lane, Kendal 11.07.2017 Approve 0388 Installation of replacement UPVC window frames and patio doors 3 FPA 1 Brookdale, Oxenholme Road, 11.07.2017 Approve 0475 Kendal Two storey side extension and domestic annexe 4 FPA Beezon Lodge, Beezon Road, Kendal 11.07.2017 Approve 0536 Erection of two storey showroom, See below workshop and stockroom with offices (Phase 1) and demolition of single storey showroom and offices and replacement with two three storey cottages and one duplex apartment above commercial garage with parking and storage (Phase 2) 5 FPA 7 Hawesmead Avenue, Kendal 17.07.2017 Approve 0556 First floor side extension and two rear

dormer windows (revised scheme SL/2016/0941)

FPA 0536 - Beezon Lodge, Beezon Road, Kendal • There are some concerns with the phasing of the site. As part of the phase 1 there is a requirement to demolish the existing commercial premises.

• On the understanding that the design does not compromise the setting of the close by listed buildings. Page 7 of 10 KENDAL TOWN COUNCIL REPORT

To: Planning Committee 17th July 2017

From: The Town Clerk Agenda Item No. 6

Notification & Consultation on a Waste County Matter Application for Planning Permission

Planning Application Ref No: 5/17/9008 Location: Kendal Wastewater Treatment Works, Wattsfield Road, Kendal, LA9 5JN Proposal: Erection of a UV MCC Control Kiosk on a raised platform I have received a planning application in respect of the above proposal from United Utilities. The submitted application documents can be viewed/downloaded at: https://cloud2.atriumsoft.com/ePlanningCMB/loadFullDetails.do?aplId=45854 Any response your Council may wish to make concerning the proposal must be received by 19 July 2017. Should you require additional time to reply to this consultation, for instance due to meeting cycle, please inform me as soon as possible with your reasons and the proposed date by which your reply will be given. Your response should preferably be sent as an email attachment to [email protected]. Your consultation reply will be published online and included in the report on the application. Please ensure when responding that you only provide information, including personal information belonging to you, that you are happy will be available to others in this way. If you supply personal information belonging to a third party please ensure you have their permission to do so.

Kind Regards

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To: Planning Committee 17th July 2017

From: The Town Clerk Agenda Item No. 7

Pre-publication Consultation (19 June – 17 July 2017) Main Changes to Draft Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (DPD) South Lakeland District Council is preparing a Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (DPD) for South Lakeland outside of the National Parks. This document will provide detailed policies that will be used in the determination of planning applications, and help manage and shape new development.

Following consultation on the Draft DPD in winter 2016/17, we have made some changes to the policies contained in the draft document and introduced two new policies, as outlined below:

• DM1 General Requirements; • DM2 Design; • DM3 Historic Environment; • DM4 Green Infrastructure, Open Space, Trees and Landscaping; • DM6 Flood Risk Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems; • DM8 Telecommunications and Broadband (clarification of a requirement for a ‘fibre’ connection to dwellings on sites over 30 units); • DM11 Accessible and Adaptable Homes (adding a requirement to consider a proportion of wheelchair adaptable dwellings– as opposed to wheelchair accessible – dwellings on large sites subject to evidence); • DM18 Tourist Accommodation (introducing a spatial dimension to the location of caravan sites more in line with Core Strategy); • DM19 Equestrian Related Development; • New policies: . DM25 New Agricultural Buildings (including a Sustainability Appraisal); . DM26 Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show People (including a Sustainability Appraisal).

We are now seeking your views on the proposed main changes to policies, new policies and the Sustainability Appraisal of these new policies. A further Sustainability Appraisal of these changes and the new policies is being undertaken to inform the publication version of the DPD. We are also seeking your views on an updated Optional Housing Standards – Evidence Topic Paper. Full details are available to view on the Council’s Development Management Policies DPD webpage and at the following locations during normal opening hours:

• South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, LA9 4DL • District Council Offices, Coronation Hall, County Square, Ulverston, LA12 7LZ • Libraries in Kendal, Ulverston, Kirkby Lonsdale, Milnthorpe, Grange and Arnside.

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Comments are invited between Monday 19 June 2017 and 5.00pm Monday 17 July 2017. These can be made by: • Using the Council’s online consultation response facility http://applications.southlakeland.gov.uk/ldfconsultation/

• Completing and returning a response form available online, from any of the locations listed above or on request from us, and return it to us by emailing [email protected] or writing to Development Plans Manager, South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal LA9 4DL.

For further information, visit the Council’s website www.southlakeland.gov.uk or contact the Development Plans team by email [email protected] or Tel 01539 793388. Yours sincerely, Alastair McNeill

Alastair McNeill | Development Plans Manager South Lakeland District Council, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DQ Tel: 01539 733333 | Direct Tel: 01539 793388

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KENDAL TOWN COUNCIL Applications for Planning Committee: 17th July 2017 Appendix 1

App No./ Address/ Comments Observations/ No. Type Proposed Development To SLDC Recommendations 1 FPA 5 Strawberry Fields, Kendal 18.07.2017 0508 Extension to front to provide bay window 2 FPA 24 Sedbergh Drive, Kendal 18.07.2017 0573 First floor side extension above existing garage 3 FPA 41 Broad Ing, Kendal 18.07.2017 0563 Two storey rear extension 4 FPA 11 Haliburton Road, Kendal 25.07.2017 0557 Single storey side extension 5 FPA 19 Kentrigg, Kendal 25.07.2017 0582 Single storey side and rear porch 6 FPA 140 Highgate, Kendal 26.07.2017 0419 Installation of a wall-mounted condensing unit