Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Brady, Davenport and Stone.

No declarations of interest were received.

RESOLVED -

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 17 March 2025 be signed by the Chair as a true record.  

*The Committee considered the under-mentioned applications in light of reports by the Development Management and Conservation Manager and resolved as follows:

CHE/25/00100/FUL - Alter the existing timber cladding to a non-combustible timber effect aluminium product at Piccadilly Heights

Wain Avenue, Chesterfield.

The Development Management and Conservation Manager presented the report and explained the details of the Planning application where permission is sought to alter the existing timber cladding to a non-combustible timber effect aluminium product. 

A variety of concerns had been raised by occupying residents and had been considered non-material considerations for planning purposes.  It had been considered that the proposed work is acceptable in regard to design and appearance and residential amenity impacts, particularly in terms of fire safety.  There had been no objections from statutory consultees and is in accordance with the policies of the adopted Local Plan.

The Committee considered the report and recommendations.  It was moved by Councillor Caulfield and seconded by Councillor Miles that the officer recommendation be upheld.

*RESOLVED

That the officer recommendation be upheld, and the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions outlined in the Officer’s report.

CHE/24/00417/FUL - Change of use from children's care home to a mixed use of a 14-bedroom HMO and an office, with associated alterations to the building and alterations in the grounds including a cycle store, amenity areas and marking of the car park at Fairview House, 95 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels.

The Development Management and Conservation Manager presented the report and explained the details of the Planning application whereby permission is sought for a change of use from a children’s care home to a mixed use 14 bedroom HMO and an office, with associated alterations to the building and alterations in the ground including a cycle store, amenity areas and marking out of the car park.  The application had been amended from a 15-bedroom HMO during the application process, with several changes to the layout, external alterations and other clarifications.

In accordance with Minute No. 299 (2001/2002) Ms Tina Harrison (objector) addressed the meeting.

In accordance with Minute No. 299 (2001/2002) Mr Cusimano (applicant) addressed the meeting.

In accordance with Minute No. 299 (2001/2002) Ms Stainton (agent) addressed the meeting.

The Committee considered the report and recommendations.  It was moved by Councillor Yates and seconded by Councillor Ridgway that the officer recommendation be upheld.

*RESOLVED

That the officer recommendation be upheld, and the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions outlined in the Officer’s report.

CHE/24/00682/FUL - Erection of a 2-bedroom house at 145 Burnbridge Road, Old Whittington.

The Principal Planner presented the report and explained the details of the planning application where permission is sought for the erection of a 2-bedroom detached house.  Representations received are included in the officer’s report and amendments had been made to address the concerns raised and are considered to be in accordance with the policies of the adopted Local Plan.  

It was agreed a further condition would be added as follows: 

No individual dwelling hereby approved shall be occupied  ...  view the full minutes text for item 110.

The Development Management and Conservation Manager gave an update and reported that the applications had been determined under delegated authority and that they are reported to Planning Committee for information only.

*RESOLVED –

That the report be noted.

The Development Management and Conservation Manager reported on the current position in respect of appeals which had been received. The allowed appeals were noted and a brief update on these provided.

*RESOLVED -

That the report be noted.

To move “That under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972 the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972”.

Part 2 (Non Public Information)

*RESOLVED –

That under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 6 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

The Local Government and Regulatory Law Manager and the Development Management and Conservation Manager submitted a joint report on the current position regarding enforcement action which had been authorised by the Council.

*RESOLVED -

That the report be noted.