Meeting documents

            Meeting: Planning Committee (County Hall, Durham - Committee Room 2 - 20/02/2008 10:00:00 AM)

                  Item: A1 Minutes

         

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At a Meeting of the Planning Committee held at the County Hall, Durham on Wednesday 20 February 2008 at 10.00 a.m.

Present

Councillors: Armstrong, R Carr, Chapman, Coates, Douthwaite, E Foster, N C Foster, Knox, Magee, Priestley, Shuttleworth, Simmons, Wright and Young

Other Members:
Councillor C Carr, Cox, Davies, Pendlebury and Pye


Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Barker, Gray, Hunter, Simmons and Williams


A1 Minutes

The Minutes of the meeting held on 18 December 2007 were confirmed by the Committee as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

A2 Development by the County Council

a) Derwentside District: Retention of 2.7 metres high security fence, Stanley School of Technology, Tyne Road, Stanley (Regulation 3

The Head of Environment and Planning presented a report on the proposed retention of 2.7 metres high security fence, Stanley School of Technology, Tyne Road, Stanley (for copy see file of Minutes).

Resolved:
That planning permission be granted for the following reason, subject to relevant conditions regarding hedge removal, if and where appropriate.

i) The fencing by reason of its location, design and colour reflects existing boundary treatment on the site and would not significantly detract from the appearance of the locality or the amenities of surrounding residents. The proposal would accord with Policy GDP1 of the Derwentside District Local Plan.

ii) In view of the circumstances that have led to the submission of this planning application:


b) Chester le Street District: Proposed New Eco Classroom, Fyndoune Community College, Findon Hill, Sacriston (Regulation 3)

Councillor Wright declared an interest in this item as she was a Governor of Fyndoune Community College

The Head of Environment and Planning presented a report on a proposed new eco classroom, Fyndoune Community College, Findon Hill, Sacriston (for copy see file of Minutes).

He informed the meeting that Chester-le-Street District Council had no objections to the proposal and that Sacriston Parish Council had not expressed any views on the matter.

Resolved:
that planning permission be granted for the development subject to appropriate conditions regarding precise details of external materials for the following reasons:

i) The proposed development would be located on an established school site within the settlement boundary of Sacriston and would not conflict with development plan policies. ii) The proposed building in terms of its size, location and appearance would relate acceptably to the surrounding area and would have not have a significant impact upon visual or residential amenity.


c) City of Durham District: Retention of kitchen extract/ventilation equipment, Neville’s Cross Primary School, Relly Path, Neville’s Cross, Durham (Regulation 3)

The Head of Environment and Planning presented a report on the proposed retention of kitchen extract/ventilation equipment, Neville’s Cross Primary School, Relly Path, Neville’s Cross, Durham (for copy see file of Minutes).

Resolved:
that planning permission be granted for the following reason, subject to a relevant condition concerning the colour of the equipment: i) The ductwork is required to improve ventilation in the school kitchen and having regard to its scale, location and colour would not significantly detract from the appearance of the existing school building or the visual amenities of surrounding residential properties and the local area. The development would accord with Policy U6 of the City of Durham Local Plan.

ii) The Director of Corporate Services be advised of the Planning Committee’s concern that the development was carried out before the submitted planning application for the works was determined and that relevant staff be reminded of the need to comply with planning requirements.

Councillor Coates asked that the Committee be informed of proposed actions to be taken by applicant services to ensure that correct procedures are followed in future. Councillor Carr pointed out that procedures relating to landlord notifications were also not being followed. Councillor Rodgers stated that a meeting with relevant Service Directors was to be arranged.


A3 Installation of chimney and incinerator for the disposal of animal waste, G Bolam Foods Ltd, Salters Lane Industrial Estate, Sedgefield: Appeal Decision

The Head of Environment and Planning presented a report to inform the Committee of the outcome of an appeal against the County Council’s refusal of planning permission for the above development (for copy of report see file of Minutes)

Councillor Coates asked that conditions imposed by the inspector be rigorously monitored

Resolved:
That the report be noted


Attachments

 20 February 2008.pdf