Agenda and minutes

Area Planning Committee Kettering - Wednesday 30th November, 2022 7.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Municipal Offices, Bowling Green Road, Kettering, NN15 7QX

Contact: Callum Galluzzo Email: callum.galluzzo@northnorthnants.gov.uk

Items

No.

Item

Apologies for non-attendance

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Joseph Smyth, Robin Carter, Elliot Prentice and Emily Fedorowycz.

It was noted that Councillors Jim Hakewill and Paul Marks were present as substitutes for Councillors Emily Fedorowycz and Joseph Smyth respectfully.

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Members' Declarations of Interests

Minutes:

Councillors Paul Marks and Dez Dell declared an interest in item 4.2 as members of the Friends of Kettering Art Gallery & Museum.

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Minutes of the meeting held on 2nd November 2022 PDF 81 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings of the Area Planning Committee held on 2^nd November 2022 be approved as a correct record.

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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’s Reports and supplemented verbally and in writing at the meeting. Five speakers attended the meeting and spoke on applications in accordance with the Right to Speak Policy.

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:-.

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NK/2022/0333 PDF 537 KB

Minutes:

Proposed Development

*4.1 Full Planning Permission: Erection of a drive through cafe/restaurant with car parking, landscaping, external seating and associated works at Stanier Retail Park (land at), Stanier Close, Northfield Avenue, Kettering for HB Pearce Contractors Ltd

Application No: NK/2022/0333

Speaker:

Councillor Clark Mitchell attended the meeting and addressed the committee as a representative for Kettering Town Council raising concerns with existing traffic issues associated with he development site. It was stated that there were major traffic issues that needed to be addressed.

Neil Goldsmith attended the meeting and addressed the committee as the agent on behalf of the applicant stating that the road in question was unadopted and remained a private road and that the local highways authority did not object to the application. It was also stated that the development would be an energy efficient one and would create around 13 jobs.

Decision

Members received a report about a proposal for which full planning permission was being sought for the erection of a drive through cafe/restaurant with car parking, landscaping, external seating, and associated works.

Members raised concerns regarding the congestion issues associated on Stanier Close . Members recommended that a traffic management solution be installed to alleviate any congestion at the junction.

Members were reminded that through the consultation process the Local Highways Authority raised no objection with the proposed development.

Following debate it was proposed by Councillor Hakewill and seconded by Councillor Dell that the application be refused in contrary to the officers recommendation due significant harm traffic conditions would pose on Stanier Close.

Members voted as follows:

For Refusal 2, Against Refusal 3

The motion therefore fell.

Following debate it was proposed by Councillor Jelley and seconded by Councillor Brown that the application be approved in line with the officers recommendation.

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

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this planning permission.

2. The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved plans and details listed below.

3. Notwithstanding the hereby approved Drawing Number: 0466-A12-P02-D (Drive-Thru Ground Floor Plan as Proposed) the electric vehicle charging points shall be installed and made available for use before the drive through restaurant is opened for trade with the public.

4. In the event that unexpected contamination is found at any time when carrying out the development hereby approved, it must be reported immediately to the Local Planning Authority. Development works at the site shall cease and an investigation and risk assessment undertaken to assess the nature and extent of the unexpected contamination. A written report of the findings shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, together with a scheme to remediate, if required, prior to further development on site taking place. Only once written approval from the Local Planning Authority has been given shall development works recommence.

5. Prior to the commencement of ... view the full minutes text for item 13.

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NK/2022/0531 PDF 642 KB

Minutes:

Proposed Development

*4.2 Advertisement Consent: 1 no. internally illuminated wall mounted sign at Art Gallery, Sheep Street, Kettering for K Purnell, North Northamptonshire Council

Application No: NK/2021/0531

Speaker:

Monica Ozdemir attended the meeting and addressed the committee as a third party against the application stating that the proposed signage does not suit or is in keeping with the local heritage quarter

Councillor Clark Mitchell attended the meeting and addressed the committee as a representative of Kettering Town Council stating that the proposed signage was incorrect for the area and a non-illuminated sign would be preferable and more in keeping with the area.

Kerry Purnell attended the meeting and addressed the committee as the applicant for the proposal stating that the sign would be above the east elevation and only to be visible from the Car park. The sign would only be lit when in operation and was to be fitted with dimmable LED lights designed to glow and not beacon out.

Decision

Members received a report about a proposal for which advertisement consent was being sought for 1 no. internally illuminated wall mounted sign.

Members initially raised concerns regarding the proposed signage stating that it did not seem to be in keeping with the local heritage quarter. Members also questioned the need for the sign to be lit or even the possibly to be front lit.

Members requested that an additional condition be included so that the sign is not lit or used when the building is not open or in use.

Following debate Councillor Hakewill proposed that the application be refused as the application failed to preserve and enhance character or appearance of the conservation area however without a seconder the motion fell.

Following debate it was then proposed by Councillor Brown and seconded by Councillor Jelley that the application be approved in line with the officer’s recommendation with the additional condition.

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

1. No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site on which they are displayed (this includes the highway authority, if the sign is to be placed on highway land).

2. No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to -

(a) endanger persons using any highway, railway, waterway, dock, harbour or aerodrome (civil or military);

(b) obscure, or hinder the ready interpretation of, any traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air, or

(c) hinder the operation of any device used for the purpose of security or surveillance or for measuring the speed of any vehicle.

3. Any advertisement displayed and any site used for the display of advertisements, shall be maintained in a condition that does not impair the visual amenity of the site.

4. Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a condition that does not endanger the public.

5. Where an advertisement is required under these ... view the full minutes text for item 14.

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Delegated Officers Report

Minutes:

None

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To consider any items of business that the Chairman considers to be urgent pursuant to the LGA 1972

Minutes:

None

17.

Close of Meeting