Agenda and draft minutes

Strategic Planning Committee - Monday 17th October, 2022 7.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG

Contact: Callum Galluzzo (Democratic Servcies)  Email: callum.galluzzo@northnorthants.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

SPC71

Apologies for non-attendance

Minutes:

Apologies for non-attendance were received from Councillors Ross Armour, Tim Allebone, Charlie Best, Mike Tebbutt and Malcom Waters

 

It was noted that Councillors Jan O’Hara, Kevin Thurland and Lyn Buckingham and Bert Jackson were present and acting as substitutes.

SPC72

Minutes of the meeting held on 22nd August 2022 pdf icon PDF 119 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED                that the minutes of the meeting of the Strategic Planning    
                                    Committee held on 22nd August 2022 be approved as a                                           correct record.

 

SPC73

Members' Declarations of Interests

Minutes:

The chair asked members to declare any interests on items present on the agenda.

 

No declarations were made.

SPC74

Applications for planning permission, listed building consent and appeal information*

Presented By: Planning Manager

Minutes:

The Committee considered the following applications for planning permission, which were set out in the Development Control Officers Report and supplemented verbally and in writing at the meeting. Six speakers attended the meeting and spoke on applications in accordance with the Right to Speak Policy. Two written statements were also submitted and provided to members of the committee.

 

The reports included details of applications and, where applicable, results of statutory consultations and representations which had been received from interested bodies and individuals, and the Committee reached the following decisions:-.

 

SPC741

NK/2021/0356 pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Proposed Development

 

*4.1     Approval of Reserved Matters: All details in respect of KET/2017/0169 for residential development of 700 dwellings at Desborough North (land at), Desborough for Bellway Homes (East Midlands)

 

            Application No: NK/2021/0356

 

Speaker:

 

Matthew Peleszok submitted a written statement as a third party objector to the proposed development that raised several objections including concerns with vehicular access through existing residential areas. Concerns were also raised to highway safety and surface water drainage. Conditions were also encouraged in order for the applicant to phasing proposals and commitment that construction traffic would not enter via the Grange development.

 

Cllr Ben Murphy-Ryan submitted a written statement as a representative of Desborough Town Council that stated The Town Council continued to have concerns with the approval of reserved matters on the site – since the last meeting there have been no discussions of contact by the developer. Concerns were also raised regarding surface water and flood risks.

 

Cllr David Howes attended the meeting and addressed the meeting as the ward councillor for the proposed development. Cllr Howes raised objections due to highways access concerns along with water drainage schemes and urged members to defer the application.

 

Georgina Doyle attended the meeting and addressed the committee as the agent on behalf of the applicant. The applicant provided further clarification on the development stating that 20% of the site would be affordable housing with a wide range of properties.

 

Decision

 

Members received a report about a proposal for which approval of Reserved Matters was being sought for 700 dwellings further to outline planning permission being granted in April 2014. It was noted that 20% of the dwellings would be affordable (40% intermediate and 60% social rent) which was in accordance with the outline requirements.

 

The planning officer addressed the committee and provided an update which stated that an additional objection had been received.

 

Members sought clarification regarding residential parking within the development.
It was stated that three bedroom houses would have an room for two vehicles, four bedroom houses would have three spaces with garages on some plots with additional parking throughout for visitors.

 

Members heard that the developer was committed to the development and estimated time for delivery to be ten years through a phasing strategy to be provided.

 

Members sought clarification regarding any proposed traffic calming measures and sough clarification regarding further developments to the local centre and proposed schools.

 

It was heard that a phasing plan was to be approved and covered by proposed conditions and that there would be traffic calming measures in place within the local centre with regards to the used materials for construction. Members also heard that the local centre and school would be covered under separate full planning applications and that colleagues within NNC Education were fully engaged with the development.

 

It was stated to members that the development had opted for a management company in order to operate and maintain the play areas and open spaces within the proposed development.

 

Following debate it was proposed  ...  view the full minutes text for item SPC741

SPC75

NC/21/00063/REM pdf icon PDF 319 KB

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Minutes:

Proposed Development

 

*4.2    Approval of reserved matters of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for principal site access and associated realignment of A43/Stamford Road junction at Cowthick Plantation, Stamford Road, Stanion for Mulberry Commercial Developments Limited

 

          Application No: NC/21/00063/REM

 

Speaker:

 

GywnStubbings attended the meeting and addressed the committee as the agent on behalf of the applicant sating that the application was consistent with existing outline planning and that a transport assessment was still under consideration.

 

 

Decision

 

Members received a report about a proposal for which approval of the reserved matters was being sought for the access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the construction of the principal site access and associated realignment of the existing A43/Stamford Road junction.

 

Members sought clarification regarding traffic flow, location and highways safety associated with the proposed roundabouts. Members sought to ensure that no HGV were to access through Weldon and stick to approved Traffic Regulation Orders.

 

Following debate it was proposed by Councillor Dalziel and seconded by Councillor Dearing that the application be approved in line with the officer’s recommendation.

 

It was agreed that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

 

1.     The development shall conform in all aspects with the plans and details as indicatively shown in the application as listed below, unless variations are agreed by the Local Planning Authority in order to discharge other conditions attached to this decision or outline permission 18/00817/OUT:

 

        -Topographical Survey, Dwg ref: 24561_T_Phase_2 Rev.0

        -Location Plan, Dwg Ref: 4345-034 Rev.P2

        -General Arrangement, Dwg ref: 1807- 03-111

        - Section 278 Planting Matrix & Schedules, Dwg ref: BMD.18.023.SP.P004

        -Section 278 General Arrangement, Dwg ref: BMD.018.023.DR.P201

        -Section 278 Planting Plan, Dwg ref: BMD.018.023.DR.P202

        - Proposed A43 & Stamford Road Swept Path Analysis, Dwg ref: 1807-03 SP02

        -Proposed A43 & Stamford Road Visibility Splays, Dwg ref: 1807-03 002

        - Proposed A43 & Stamford Road Longitudinal Sections, Dwg ref: 1807-03 102

        - Technical Note, ref: 1807/TN09 Rev.B, dated 5th July, prepared by Transport Planning Associates (TPA)

 

        Informative Note:

 

Prior to commencement of the development full engineering, drainage, lighting and constructional details shall be submitted and approved in writing by North Northants Council through the Highways Adoptions Technical Approval process. The approved Plans shall then be implemented prior to the first occupation in accordance with the agreed Plans Targets to the satisfaction of the council.

 

(Members voted on the officers’ recommendation to approve the application)

 

(Voting: Unanimous)

 

The application was therefore

APPROVED

 

 

 

 

 

SPC76

NC/21/00366/OUT pdf icon PDF 602 KB

Minutes:

Proposed Development

 

*4.3    Outline application (with all matters other than access reserved) for the development of up to 45,000 square metres (sq.m) of B8 warehousing/logistics premises with ancillary office space and associated infrastructure at Land At The North Side Of Birchington Road, Corby, Northamptonshire for Barmach Limited

 

          Application No: NC/21/00366/OUT

 

Speaker:

 

 

Cllr Michael Page attended the meeting and addressed the committee as a representative of Weldon Parish Council stating that there were concerns regarding the size of the building and that a clear buffer was needed between residential and commercial properties using green screening.

 

Simon Machen attended the meeting and addressed the committee as the agent on behalf of the applicant stating that the brownfield site had been allocated for employment use and had a long history of allocation so represented a well established suitability. It was also stated that the applicant was committed to working with Weldon Parish Council throughout the reserved matters stage.

 

 

Decision

 

Members received a report about a proposal for which outline planning permission was being sought (with all matters other than access reserved) for the development of up to 45,000 square metres of B8 warehousing/logistics premises with ancillary office space and associated infrastructure on land on the north of Birchington Road, Corby.

 

Members sought clarification regarding adjacent road infrastructure in the area and noted that this fell outside of the development area.

 

Members also sought to ensure the proposed development would result in a biodiversity net gain and would also include a strategic approach to biodiversity.

 

Following debate it was proposed by Councillor Smyth and seconded by Councillor Bell that the application be approved in line with the officer’s recommendation.

 

It was agreed that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

 

  1. Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the council before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission. The development hereby permitted shall begin no later than the expiration of 2 years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved.

 

The development shall conform in all aspects with the plans and details shown in the application as listed below, unless variations are agreed by the Local Planning Authority in order to discharge other conditions attached to this decision:

 

-        Existing Site Location Plan, Dwg. No.-PL100

-        Site Parameters Plan, Dwg. No.-PL108 P02

-        Planning Statement, Rev-02

-        Design and Access Statement, Rev-P06, August 2022

-        LVApp Land at Birchington Road - V2 12.08.21 sfs AA.

-        B024896 Birchington Road PEA - Issue v3;

-        Birchington Road - Transport Assessment AA Rev 2 with Appends;

-        Transport Assessment Addendum 21st April 2022 AA with Appends;

-        220708 Council response AA with Appends (003);

-        2208 Council Response AA with Appends; and

-        HGV Distn - Sensy Test.

-        2021.11.16 - NC-21-00366-OUT - Response to LLFA; and

-        Birchington Road FRDA Rev A.

-        Sustainable Design and Energy Statement final

-        784-B024896 Birchington Road  ...  view the full minutes text for item SPC76

SPC77

Delegated Officers Report

Minutes:

None

SPC78

Exempt Items

Minutes:

None

SPC79

Close of Meeting