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Rob Walsh, Chief Executive Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1HU.
Telephone (01472) 313131 Fax (01472) 324132 DX 13536 Grimsby 1
If telephoning, please ask for Beverly Stanton Tel: (32)6285 To: All Persons on the Distribution List of the Planning Committee September 5th, 2016 Dear Councillor, Planning Committee The next meeting of the Planning Committee will take place on Wednesday 14th September, 2016 commencing at 09.30 a.m. in the Grimsby Town Hall. The Agenda is set out overleaf. Yours sincerely,
Beverly Stanton Scrutiny and Committee Advisor for Chief Executive.
FILMING OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
“The Council supports the principle of transparency and encourages filming, recording and taking photographs at its meetings that are open to the public. It also welcomes the use of social networking websites (such as Twitter and Facebook) and micro-blogging to communicate with people about what is happening, as it happens.
There is no requirement to notify the Council in advance, but it should be noted that the Chairman of the meeting will have absolute discretion to terminate or suspend any of these activities if, in their opinion, continuing to do so would prejudice proceedings at the meeting.
The circumstances in which termination or suspension might occur could include:
•public disturbance or suspension of the meeting
•the meeting agreeing to formally exclude the press and public from the meeting due to the confidential nature of the business being discussed
•where it is considered that continued recording / photography / filming /webcasting might infringe the rights of any individual
•when the Chairman considers that a defamatory statement has been made
In allowing this, the Council asks those recording proceedings not to edit the film/recording/photographs in a way that could lead to misinterpretation of the proceedings, or infringe the core values of the Council. This includes refraining from editing an image or views expressed in a way that may ridicule, or show a lack of respect towards those being photographed/filmed/recorded.
Those intending to bring large equipment, or wishing to discuss any special requirements are advised to contact the Council's Communications Team in advance of the meeting to seek advice and guidance. Please note that such requests will be subject to practical considerations and the constraints of specific meeting rooms.
The use of flash photography or additional lighting will not be allowed unless this has been discussed in advance of the meeting and agreement reached on how it can be done without disrupting proceedings.
At the beginning of each meeting, the Chairman will make an announcement that the meeting may be filmed, recorded or photographed. Meeting agendas will also carry this message.”
PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday 14th September, 2016
1. Apologies for Absence
To record any apologies for absence from this meeting
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2. Declarations Of Interest
To record any declarations of interest by any Member of the Committeein respect of items on this Agenda.
Members declaring interests must identify the Agenda item and the typeand detail of the interest declared.
(A) Disclosable Pecuniary Interest; or(B) Personal Interest; or (C) Prejudicial Interest
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3. Footpath 72
To receive an update on the enforcement of Footpath 72.
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4. Deposited Plans and Applications
To consider plans and applications (copy under separate cover)
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5. Plans and Applications Determined under Delegated Powers
To receive plans and applications determined by the Director ofEconomy and Growth under delegated powers during the period 3rd
August to 30th August 2016 (copy attached).
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6. Planning Appeals
To receive a report from the Director of Economy and Growth regardingoutstanding planning appeals (copy attached).
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7. Urgent Business
To consider any business which, in the opinion of the Chairman, isurgent by reason of special circumstances which must be stated andminuted.
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8. Exclusion of Press and Public To consider requesting the press and public to leave on the grounds that discussion of the following business is likely to disclose exempt information within the relevant paragraphs of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
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9. Enforcement Issues
To consider any requests from any Member of the Committee to discuss any enforcement issues.
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DM/0164/16/CND Discharge Condition
Mr J Hussain Lids Tapas 34-36 Louth Road Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN33 2EP
Details in Discharge of Condition 5 (Waste Strategy) pursuant to DM/0645/15/FUL (Change of use and installation of extraction flue to rear to form a restaurant) Conditions Complied With
DM/0348/16/FULA Accredit Agnt - Hseholder application
Mr & Mrs Braben 80 Welholme Avenue Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN32 0BP
Erect single storey and two storey extension to rear to include conversion of roofspace and installation of rooflights Approval with Conditions
DM/0421/16/FUL Full Application
Ms Louisa English Liam G Investment Ltd 179 North Promenade Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 8SJ
Change of use from a single fish and chip restaurant to four food outlets with alterations including installation of roller shutters Approval with Conditions
DM/0438/16/FUL Full Application
Cotis Developments Ltd 22 Dudley Street Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 2AB
Change of use of former NHS premises into four self contained flats and associated external works including front wall with railings and gates Approval with Conditions
DM/0435/16/TPO Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
James Bratton And Co Ltd Rear Of Eaton Court (Flat 1-20) 25 Eaton Court & 2 Augusta Street/Salmeston Court Grimsby DN34 4UD
G1( x2 Sycamores T53 _ T52, x1 Pine T55, of Order): reduce canopy spread to give 3m clearance to building T57 Holly: reduce height by up to 3m Approval with Conditions
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DM/0436/16/TPO Works to a tree with a TPO
Mr Paul Hansen Strands Strands Waltham Road Brigsley North East Lincolnshire DN37 0RQ
T1 Ash: crown lift up to 7m from ground level. Reason to let more light in to gardens and general tree management Approval with Conditions
DM/0443/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Daniel George CS39 Limited The Cambridge Club 37 - 39 Cambridge Street Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 8HD
Variation of Condition 7 (Approved Plans) as granted on DM/0891/15/FUL (Change of use to provide 8 additional flats, external alterations and retention (in part) of the existing ground floor club (sui generis)) for revision to amended plans and elevations to reflect change from facing brickwork to render in courtyard elevation and also introduction of a balcony to courtyard side Approved
DM/0453/16/OUT Outline Application
Mr P J Pearson Land Adj Ash Holt Waithe Lane Brigsley Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN37 0RJ
Outline application for the erection of a single two-storey dwelling with associated garaging and a new vehicular access. Refused
DM/0460/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Paul Hickling East Transportation Holdings Limited East Trans Trondheim Way Stallingborough Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN41 8FD
Erection of warehouse with vehicle drive through canopy with 2 storey office extension, drainage ditch vehicle crossing and hard standing Approval with Conditions
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DM/0463/16/FUL Full Application
Ms Jan Clark Notemachine UK Ltd 1 Wellowgate Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 1LZ
Retrospective application to install ATM Approval with Conditions
DM/0464/16/ADV Advertisement Consent
Ms Jan Clark Notemachine UK Ltd 1 Wellowgate Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 1LZ
Application to display illuminated ATM surround and fascia Approval with Conditions
DM/0465/16/FUL Full Application
Natalie Parr 16 Daggett Road Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 0EL
Install two bay windows to ground and first floor, render to the front of the house, demolish porch with alterations Approval with Conditions
DM/0468/16/CND Discharge Condition
Mr Daniel George CS39 Ltd The Cambridge Club 37 - 39 Cambridge Street Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 8HD
Details in Discharge of Conditions 2 (Window & Door Detail), 3 (Render), 4 (Shopfront) & 6 (Bin Storage) pursuant to DM/0891/15/FUL (Change of use to provide 8 additional flats, external alterations and retention (in part) of the existing ground floor club (sui generis)) Conditions Complied With
DM/0481/16/FUL Full Application
Mr John Money Little London Farm Shop Immingham Road Stallingborough Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN41 8BL
Retrospective application for change of use to car garage and workshop to the rear Approval with Conditions
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DM/0484/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Craig Draper 22 Albert Road Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 8LX
Conversion of roofspace to create one additional one bed apartment at second floor with alterations to include new dormer windows to front and rear and internal alterations to an existing stairwell Approval with Conditions
DM/0485/16/CND Discharge Condition
Mr Mark Jones Shoreline Housing Partnership Ltd Garages Service Road 8 Grimsby North East Lincolnshire
Details in discharge of conditions 3 (external materials), 4 (construction management plan), 5 (surface water drainage), 6 (access construction), 7 (external lighting and alley gates), 8 (affordable housing) & 9 (landscaping) pursuant to DM/1312/14/FUL and APP/B2002/W/15/3131379 (Demolish existing garages and erect five no. dwellings with associated parking areas, garages, landscaping, boundary treatments and shared parking courts). Conditions Complied With
DM/0513/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Roy Crozier Willow Cottage 15 The Avenue Great Coates Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN37 9NR
Retrospective application for the erection of conservatory to rear of dwelling Approval with Conditions
DM/0516/16/FUL Full Application
Paul Beckett 6 Bassett Road Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 0EH
Re-submission of DC/732/13/HAV (Demolish existing garage & erect single storey extension to side & bay window to front) for alterations to roof and southern elevation finished in brick Approval with Conditions
DM/0525/16/LBC Listed Building Consent
Ms Jan Clark Notemachine UK Ltd 1 Wellowgate Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 1LZ
Listed Building application for the installation of ATM with surround and fascia Approval with Conditions
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DM/0538/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Robert Farrow 26 Portland Place Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN32 0AB
Retrospective application to erect detached garage to rear Approval with Conditions
DM/0545/16/TPO Works to a tree with a TPO
Mr Richard Gibbon 3 And 4 Pawsons Mews Laceby Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN37 7HW
Ash tree: Fell Reason: poor structural condition and die back Approved
DM/0549/16/FUL Full Application
Mrs Claire McCann 61 Thorganby Road Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 0HL
Erect extension to side of dwelling to provide first floor bedroom over driveway Approval with Conditions
DM/0560/16/CND Discharge Condition
Steve Ibbotson Cyden Homes Limited Land North Of Diana Princess Of Wales Hospital Scartho Road Grimsby North East Lincolnshire
Details in Discharge of Condition 12 (Trees) pursuant to application DM/0947/14/FUL (Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 104 two and three bedroomed dwellings, parking, garaging, access road and associated works) - to include removal and replacement of three trees Conditions Complied With
DM/0562/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Alan Finlayson Royal Bank of Scotland Nat West 66 Victoria Street Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 1BL
Application for alterations to remove window and install fire exit door and new window. Approval with Conditions
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DM/0563/16/LBC Listed Building Consent
Mr Alan Finlayson Royal Bank of Scotland Nat West 66 Victoria Street Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 1BL
Listed Building application for alterations to remove window and install fire exit door and new window. Approval with Conditions
DM/0565/16/FUL Full Application
Mr M Dale 11 Walesby Close Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN33 3HQ
Demolish existing boundary wall and erect 1.2m high close boarded fence with gates. Approval with Conditions
DM/0566/16/FUL Full Application
Mr R Oglesby 146A Grimsby Road Humberston Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN36 4AQ
Erect 1.8m high boundary wall and gates. Approval with Conditions
DM/0567/16/OUT Outline Application
Mr Phillip Pocklington 48 Weelsby Road Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN32 0PR
Outline application to erect a detached dwelling with attached garage. Approval with Conditions
DM/0570/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Michael Cross 53 Laceby Road Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN34 5BH
Remove existing outbuilding and erect single storey extension to rear Approval with Conditions
DM/0572/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Kevin Broughton 23 Signhills Avenue Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 0BU
Erect single storey extension to rear of dwelling Approval with Conditions
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DM/0581/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Mathew Bullivant 25 Signhills Avenue Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 0BU
Erect single storey extension to rear of dwelling Approval with Conditions
DM/0575/16/FUL Full Application
Frank Zeller Dong Energy Power (UK) Ltd Westermost Rough O And M Facility Wharncliffe Road North Grimsby Docks Grimsby North East Lincolnshire
Variation of condition 2 attached to planning application DM/1228/15/FUL (Erect two storey extension with link to provide temporary modular office accommodation to include an increase to car parking and perimeter fencing) to allow new bin store, revised access and internal office with external windows. Approval with Conditions
DM/0582/16/FUL Full Application
Taylor Homes (Lincs) Ltd Orchard Fields (Plots 2 & 3) Healing North East Lincolnshire
Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) as granted on application DM/1311/14/FUL (residential development) for alterations to plots 2 and 3 Approval with Conditions
DM/0580/16/FUL Full Application
Mr And Mrs Emerson 13 Bassett Road Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 0EH
Remove existing porch and erect single storey extension to front Approval with Conditions
DM/0586/16/FUL Full Application
Mr John Farquhar 193 Chichester Road Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 0JN
Extensions and alterations to ground and first floor Approval with Conditions
DM/0584/16/FULA Accredit Agnt - Hseholder application
Mr Andrew Burrell 72 Wilton Road Humberston North East Lincolnshire DN36 4AW
Retrospective application for single storey extension to rear Approved
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DM/0591/16/TCA Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Mr Michael Lowe The Mount (Appt 1) Mill Road Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 8JD
T1 Birch tree: remove overhanging branches over parking space for apartment 1 T2 Chestnut: cut back overhanging canopy over parking space for apartment 2 cutting back to viable growth points Approved
DM/0595/16/FUL Full Application
Mr N Harding 48 Cheapside Waltham Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN37 0HW
Alterations and single storey extension to side Approval with Conditions
DM/0596/16/FUL Full Application
Mr And Mrs P Leader 30 Station Road Healing Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN41 7LY
Erect single storey and first floor extensions to rear and proposed porch to front. Approval with Conditions
DM/0598/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Terence Procter Oddballs Crazy Golf Central Promenade Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire
Retrospective application to erect three timber frames housing traditional British seaside postcard artwork Approved Limited Period
DM/0601/16/FUL Full Application
Miss Jane Catlyn 19A Church Lane Humberston Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN36 4HZ
Erect single storey front and rear extensions to include loft conversion and the installation of rooflights Approval with Conditions
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DM/0607/16/FUL Full Application
Mr And Mrs Gilboy 302 Pelham Road Immingham North East Lincolnshire DN40 1PT
Erect one detached dwelling to include the installation of rooflights Approval with Conditions
DM/0610/16/FULA Accredit Agnt - Hseholder application
Mr Roy Roberts 8A Augusta Street Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN34 4TA
Erect cantilevered balcony to existing lounge Approval with Conditions
DM/0611/16/FUL Full Application
Mr & Mrs Jim & Freda Livermore 53 Signhills Avenue Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 0BT
Erect single storey rear extension and two storey side extension with the installation of rooflights Approval with Conditions
DM/0613/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Allen Padgett 100 Seaford Road Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 0NW
Demolish existing conservatory and garage and erect single storey extension to rear to provide sun room, utility, workshop and garage with the installation of rooflights Approval with Conditions
DM/0616/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Tim Edwards 32 Church Avenue Humberston Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN36 4DL
Application for the installation of fencing and gates to front. Approval with Conditions
DM/0617/16/CND Discharge Condition
Mr Glenn Rowbotham 9 Miller Avenue Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN32 8JW
Details in Discharge of Conditions 4 (Construction and Demolition Management) and 5 (Drainage) pursuant to DM/0656/15/FUL (Demolish existing detached garage and erect single storey detached building to form Garden Room, WC and Store) Conditions Complied With
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DM/0622/16/FUL Full Application
Mrs Bronagh Byrne DONG Energy Waltham Airfield Waltham North East Lincolnshire
The application is for a temporary site construction compound to support the onshore cable installation for Hornsea Project One Offshore Wind Farm Approval with Conditions
DM/0623/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Peter Mills 23 Peaks Avenue New Waltham Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN36 4LN
Erect single storey extension to side Approval with Conditions
DM/0624/16/FUL Full Application
Mrs Lynne Leeman 13 Portland Place Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN32 0AB
Variation of Condition 7 (Approved Plans) as granted on application DM/0472/15/FUL (Extend existing garage and convert to granny annexe) for revision to side and rear elevations Approval with Conditions
DM/0625/16/FUL Full Application
Miss Emma Fallon J D Wetherspoon plc Wetherspoons Bethlehem Street Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 1JQ
Removal of Condition 1 (Temporary Permission) as granted on application DM/0263/14/FUL (Create new pavement cafe alongside existing public house) to allow continued use of the pavement cafe seating area Approval with Conditions
DM/0627/16/FUL Full Application
Mr & Mrs Catley 51 North Sea Lane Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 0PS
Erect canopy to front Approval with Conditions
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DM/0632/16/ADV Advertisement Consent
Mr Ben French HSBC Corporate Real Estate 55 Victoria Street Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 1UX
Display 1 internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 internally illuminated hanging sign, 10 non-illuminated vinyls and 2 non-illuminated enamel panels Approval with Conditions
DM/0642/16/FUL Full Application
Mr Ivan Croft Land West Of 4 Kingsfield Farm Main Road Barnoldby Le Beck Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN37 0SB
Change of use from paddock into residential garden. Approval with Conditions
DM/0640/16/PNH Prior Approval Householder
Mr Russell Houltby 4 Broadway Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN34 5RN
Prior approval to erect a single storey extension to rear: Extends beyond the rear wall - 4m Maximum height - 3.2m Height of extension to eaves - 2.4m Householder Permitted Development
DM/0643/16/CND Discharge Condition
Mr J Spinks 18A Broadway Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN34 5RN
Details in Discharge of Condition 2 (Surface Water Drainage) pursuant to DM/0580/15/FUL (Erect two storey extension to side of existing dwelling) Conditions Complied With
DM/0646/16/FUL Full Application
Mitchells & Butlers Retail Limited 26 Victoria Street Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN31 1DG
Change of use of land to provide external seating area Approval with Conditions
DM/0648/16/FUL Full Application
Mr J Collis 30 Taylors Avenue Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 0LS
Erection of detached dwelling and formation of new vehicular access (Re-submission of DM/0653/15/FUL) Approval with Conditions
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DM/0651/16/REM Reserved Matters
Mr A Thompson 82 Caistor Road Laceby Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN37 7JD
Reserved Matters application as granted on DM/0770/15/OUT (Outline application to a erect one dwelling with garage with access, landscaping, layout and scale to be considered) with appearance to be considered & Details in Discharge of Conditions 4 (Surface Water Drainage), 5 (Access) & 6 (Landscaping) Approval with Conditions
DM/0656/16/TCA Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Mr Paul Barley Grimsby Institute Welholme House 49 Bargate Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN34 5AD
G1 various trees: lift canopy to 4m G2 lift canopy to 3m T1 Cherry: reduce canopy encroachment to provide 1m clearance to neighbouring property Approved
DM/0657/16/TCA Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Dr Prakash Sinha 20 Scartho Road Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN33 2AD
T1 Ash: reduce canopy spread to approximately 3m radius from base of tree. Reduce height approximately to point no lower than 12m cutting back to viable secondary growth points. T2 Ash: reduce canopy spread to approximately 3m from base of tree. Reduce height approximately to point no lower than 8m cutting back to viable growth points. T3 Lombardii Poplar, cut back to previous cut point. T4 Lombardii Poplar, reduce height of tree to approximately 9m T5 weeping Willow: reduce canopy spread to approximately 4m from base of tree, lift canopy to 4m above ground level. Reduce height approximately to point no lower than 10m cutting back to viable growth points to retain weeping silhouette from apex to base Approved
DM/0659/16/PNH Prior Approval Householder
Thomas Tuplin 43 Pershore Avenue Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN34 5PW
Prior Notification to erect single storey extension to rear: Extend beyond rear wall - 3.4m Maximum height - 3.1m Height of extension to eaves - 2.5m Householder Permitted Development
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DM/0662/16/TCA Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Mr Michael Pearse 12B Welholme Avenue Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN32 0HP
T1 multi stemmed Sycamore; Fell Reason: tree close to house excessive shading and possible weak unions. Approved
DM/0663/16/DEM Demolition - Prior Approval (full)
Bourne Leisure Limited Thorpe Park Holiday Centre Humberston Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN36 4GG
Prior Notification application to demolish ten dilapidated single storey timber/prefab buildings Prior Approval Granted
DM/0665/16/TPO Works to a tree with a TPO
Mr Ward Grange Garth Low Road Healing Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN41 7QB
Ash: Fell, replace with Ginkgo biloba Reason: excessive shading to neighbours and applicants property Approval with Conditions
DM/0672/16/TPO Works to a tree with a TPO
Ms Ellen Thinnesen 24 Church Avenue Humberston Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN36 4DL
Tree 1 Monterey Cypress: neighbours on Church Avenue verbally threatening legal action- the tree is uprooting the driveway and significantly overhanging their property, falling branches are damaging the neighbours garage - see photos. I am applying to fell it. I wish to replace with a silver birch in the same location. Approval with Conditions
DM/0677/16/TPO Works to a tree with a TPO
Mrs Jacqueline Bean 25 The Drive Waltham Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN37 0FB
Oak (T10) - laterally reduce crown by 3m all round to leave 5m crown spread, lift crown to 6m above road and remove major dead wood and epicormic shoots. Lightly re-shape upper crown following lateral reduction. Works required to improve daylight access and to clear adjacent garage. Approval with Conditions
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DM/0681/16/FUL Full Application
Miss Stephanie Hanslip 74 Bluestone Lane Immingham North East Lincolnshire DN40 2EJ
Variation of Condition 4 (Outdoor Seating) attached to planning application DM/0053/16/FUL (Change of use of former dental surgery to tearoom) to allow outdoor seating. Approval with Conditions
DM/0685/16/TCA Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Mr Richard Clinch 10 The Avenue Great Coates Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN37 9NR
Remove Conifer tree that is causing excessive shading and Physical damage, to No.8 and No.10. Approval with Conditions
DM/0687/16/PNH Prior Approval Householder
Mrs Sandra Merryman 100 Peaks Lane New Waltham Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN36 4LY
Prior Notification to erect single storey extension to rear: Extend beyond rear wall - 4.5m Maximum height - 4m Height at eaves - 2.5m Householder Permitted Development
DM/0688/16/PNH Prior Approval Householder
Mr And Mrs P Jackson 57 Eastfield Avenue Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN33 2PD
Prior Notification to erect single storey extension to rear: Extend beyond rear wall - 4.35m Maximum height - 3.5m Height at eaves - 2.5m Householder Permitted Development
DM/0706/16/PAT Prior Approval - Telecom
H3G UK Limited Hutchison 3g Site Dn0082 Clee Road Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire
Prior notification to remove existing 15m high monopole and replace with 14.7 metre high Phase 4 monopole with wrap-around diplexor cabinet at base, installation of a Pogona cabinet and associated development. Prior Approval not required
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DM/0709/16/PNH Prior Approval Householder
Mr Michael Gillin 57 Runswick Road Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN32 8HD
Prior Notification to erect single storey extension to rear: Extend beyond rear wall: 3.5m Maximum height: 3.1m Height at eaves: 2.1m Extend beyond rear wall 3.5m Height from ground level 3.1m Height to eaves 2.1m Householder Permitted Development
DM/0723/16/TPO Works to a tree with a TPO
Mr James Robinson Lindsey Tree Services Ltd 17 Sackville Street Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN34 4NX
Lime (T1 & T2) - lift crowns to 7m and remove major dead wood. Works to improve daylight access and safety. Hornbeam hedge (rear garden) - extremely overgrown and limiting use of rear garden - fell Approval with Conditions
DM/0748/16/SCR EIA - Screening
Brianplant (Humberside) Limited Land At Europa Way Kiln Lane Stallingborough North East Lincolnshire
Application for screening opinion - Waste Transfer and Processing site Environmental Impact Assessment not req
DM/0750/16/TCA Works to a tree with a TPO
Mr Paul Mountain 1A Abbey Drive East Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN32 0HD
I'm applying for a retrospective notification for work carried out and to carry out further work to a previous 211 Notice in 2013 ref DC/710/13PAR which had expired. Approved
DM/0804/16/NTC Notification Telecom
Fred Parker GVA Fabricom Kings Road Immingham North East Lincolnshire DN40 1BL
Prior Notification application to install 3 antennas to be mounted on existing support poles and associated development No Observations
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DM/0835/16/NTC Notification Telecom
Openreach S/O 5 Brocklesby Avenue Immingham North East Lincolnshire DN40 2AS
Prior Notification application to install an electronic DSLAM cabinet No Observations
DM/0836/16/NTC Notification Telecom
Openreach Limited O/S 106 Margaret Street Immingham North East Lincolnshire DN40 1LB
Prior Notification application to install an electronic DSLAM cabinet No Observations
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DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
APPEALS LIST – 31st August 2016
APPLICATION NUMBER & SITE ADDRESS
APPEAL REFERENCE & STATUS
OFFICER & PROCEDURE
DM/1083/15/FUL
Spiders Web Carr Lane Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN32 8LN
AP/013/16
INPROG
Simon Johnson
Written Representations
DM/0214/16/OUT
Fenby House Post Office Lane Ashby Cum Fenby Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN37 0QS
AP/014/16
INPROG
Richard Limmer
Written Representations
DM/0369/16/TPO
1C Queen Elizabeth Road Humberston Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN36 4DQ
AP/015/16
INPROG
Paul Chaplin
Fast Track
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Appeal Decisions Site visit made on 26 July 2016
by A Napier BA(Hons) MRTPI MIEMA CEnv
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Decision date: 16 August 2016
Appeal A Ref: APP/B2002/W/16/3148772
43 High Street, Laceby, Grimsby DN37 7AB
The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
against a refusal to grant planning permission.
The appeal is made by Mrs Jane Holloway against the decision of North East Lincolnshire
Council.
The application Ref DM/0004/16/FUL, dated 4 January 2016, was refused by notice
dated 8 March 2016.
The development proposed is described as ‘retrospective permission for solar panels on
side elevation’.
Appeal B Ref: APP/B2002/Y/16/3148386
43 High Street, Laceby, Grimsby DN37 7AB
The appeal is made under section 20 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation
Areas) Act 1990 against a refusal to grant listed building consent.
The appeal is made by Mrs Jane Holloway against the decision of North East Lincolnshire
Council.
The application Ref DM/0005/16/LBC, dated 4 January 2016, was refused by notice
dated 8 March 2016.
The works proposed are described as ‘retrospective permission for solar panels on side
elevation’.
Decisions
1. Appeal A and Appeal B are dismissed.
Main Issue
2. The appeal buildings are situated within the Laceby Conservation Area andform part of a complex of historic farm buildings with the adjacent College
Farmhouse, which is a grade II listed building. As such, it is not a matter ofcontention that the appeal buildings are within the historic curtilage of the
listed building and, due to their age and relationship to the former farmhouse,should also be considered as listed. The listed building and Conservation Areaare designated heritage assets and I am mindful of my statutory duties in
these regards.
3. The main issue in this appeal is whether or not the proposal would preserve the
listed building, any features of special architectural or historic interest that itpossesses, or its setting, and preserve or enhance the character or appearanceof the Conservation Area.
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Reasons
4. The Conservation Area covers much of the historic core of the village and contains a range of different buildings of varying ages and designs. Whilst
most of the village is predominantly residential in character, the historic core is more mixed and contains a variety of different uses. From the details before me, I consider that the importance of the Conservation Area is mainly derived
from the quality, variety and number of historic buildings and uses, their relationships to each other and the spaces between and around them.
5. The appeal site outbuildings are situated immediately adjacent to the listed farmhouse. From the evidence available to me, including the listing description, I consider that the significance of the listed farmhouse is largely
drawn from its historic age, use, form, fabric and architectural features. In addition, its prominent siting, at a junction on a main road through the village,
and its relationship with the other buildings around it, where it forms the dominant feature within the former farmyard complex, are elements that are important to its setting and overall significance.
6. Part of the range of outbuildings has been converted to a dwelling. With the exception of this residential element, most of the remainder of the outbuildings
appear largely unaltered. Due to their overall form, scale, design and siting, they retain a strong visual relationship to the listed farmhouse and, whilst some appear to be in rather poor condition, the agricultural origins of the
buildings, their former functional relationship to the farmhouse and their location within the farmyard complex are clearly discernible.
7. The solar panels were in place at the time of my visit and cover much of the south facing roof slope of the building situated to the north of the site. Although other ancillary residential elements were also evident, such as a
greenhouse and caravan, the siting of the solar panels results in a highly visible addition to the site. Due to their siting, design and overall scale, they appear
as an incongruous modern addition to this range of buildings, which significantly alters the overall appearance of the complex and detrimentally diminishes its historic character. Furthermore, they are plainly visible in wider
views from Cooper Lane and New Chapel Lane, resulting in a harmful impact on contextual views of the listed farmhouse within the streetscene.
8. Consequently, I conclude that these solar panels have a materially harmful effect on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and do not preserve, but materially detract from, the listed building and its setting. They
are contrary to the North East Lincolnshire Local Plan 2003 Policies BH1 and BH5, which seek to protect local character and appearance, including in relation
to the historic environment.
9. Although the proposal causes harm to the significance of the heritage assets,
there is nothing before me to indicate that they have resulted in the loss of or damage to any features of particular special interest, and the works involved directly affect one site within a larger Conservation Area. As such, I consider
that the harm, whilst material, is less than substantial. Paragraph 134 of the National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework) requires that, in the case
of designated heritage assets, the harm should be weighed against the public benefits of the proposal, including securing its optimum viable use.
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10. From the information provided, I consider the main public benefit resulting
from the scheme to be the provision of a form of renewable energy to support the residential use of the appeal dwelling. Whilst I recognise that the energy
efficiency benefits to the appellant are likely to be significant, given the scale of the development concerned, I consider that the wider public benefits are likely to be more modest. Furthermore, although the panels would also appear to
have the potential to contribute to securing the long-term retention of the appeal buildings, given the condition of the buildings at the time of my visit, I
consider that the benefits of the panels in this regard are likely to be limited. Nonetheless, taking into account the general encouragement in the Framework for such development, I give them moderate weight.
11. Paragraph 132 of the Framework advises that great weight should be given to the conservation of a designated heritage asset in considering the impact of a
proposal on its significance, which can be harmed or lost through alteration or destruction of the heritage asset or development within its setting. As heritage assets are irreplaceable, any harm or loss should require clear and convincing
justification. In addition, paragraph 131 of the Framework refers to the desirability of new development making a positive contribution to local
character and distinctiveness. For the above reasons, I consider that the development would not make such a contribution and, as such, whilst the use of the site as proposed may be viable, it would not represent its optimum use.
12. For these reasons, I conclude that the benefits of the proposal would not be sufficient to outweigh the harm identified to the significance of the heritage
assets and the proposal would not meet the aims of paragraph 17 of the Framework, to take account of the different roles and character of different areas and conserve heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their
significance.
Other matters
13. The submitted details indicate that the solar panels were installed some five years ago by the previous owner of the site and I understand that no complaints have been received since then. I also recognise that a decision to
dismiss the appeal may well cause significant inconvenience and expense to the appellant. However, none of these matters, either individually or
cumulatively, are sufficient to outweigh the harm identified. As such, they do not lead me to alter my findings above.
Conclusions
14. For the above reasons and having regard to all other matters raised, I conclude that the appeals should be dismissed.
A Napier
INSPECTOR
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Appeal Decision Hearing held and site visit made on 8 March 2016
by Elizabeth Jones BSc (Hons) MTCP MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Decision date: 30 August 2016
Appeal Ref: APP/B2002/X/15/3039179 174 Humberston Fitties, Humberston, North East Lincolnshire DN36 4HE
The appeal is made under section 195 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as
amended by the Planning and Compensation Act 1991 against a failure to give notice
within the prescribed period of a decision on an application for a certificate of lawful use
or development (LDC).
The appeal is made by J Cordock against North East Lincolnshire Council.
The application (Ref.DM/0156/15/CEA) is dated 22 February 2015.
The application was made under section 192(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning
Act 1990 as amended.
The use for which a certificate of lawful use or development is sought is as a
dwellinghouse without restriction as to the dates and times of occupancy.
Decision
1. The appeal is dismissed.
Application for costs
2. At the Hearing an application for costs was made by J Cordock against North East Lincolnshire Council. This application is the subject of a separate Decision.
Preliminary matters
3. The original application form simply states the existing and proposed use to be C3. Accompanying documentation sets out that the application seeks to
establish that the use of Chalet 174 as a dwellinghouse without restriction as to the dates and times of occupancy would be lawful. I have determined the
appeal on that basis.
Planning History and Background
4. 174 Humberston Fitties is a chalet located within the Humberston Fitties Chalet Park owned and operated by North East Lincolnshire Council. Each chalet is set within its own plot which is leased to the occupier.
5. Chalet 174 was originally constructed prior to the advent of planning control.
6. In 1992 Cleethorpes Borough Council granted planning permission Ref:
08/92/0213 (hereafter referred to as the 1992 Permission). The 1992 Permission was granted under the procedures set out in Regulation 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Regulations) 1976 (hereafter referred to
as the 1976 Regulations) to continue the use of Cleethorpes Chalet Park, Anthony’s Park Road, Humberston for holiday purposes by extending the
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holiday season such that, no unit of accommodation shall be used for holiday
purposes for at least eight consecutive weeks during the months of November, December, January, February and March each year.
7. The 1992 Permission was granted subject to two conditions:
Condition 1 - “the development for which permission is hereby granted shall be begun within a period of five years from the date of this
permission.”
Condition 2 - “For at least one complete period of eight consecutive
weeks each year between the months of November and March all units of accommodation shall be unused or unoccupied for any purpose between the hours of 4.00pm on any day and 9.00am the following
morning inclusive.”
8. It was agreed at the hearing that condition 1 was not relevant because the
Chalet Park already existed.
9. It is not known when the closed occupancy restriction was first brought into effect. It is thought that the physical barrier currently used to prevent
vehicular access into and out of the Chalet Park during the restricted hours commenced at the latest in 1996.
Case for the appellant
10. The appellant contends that the 1992 Permission is not a planning permission but a resolution made under the 1976 Regulations for the Council to carry out
development. There was no development to be carried out as the chalet already existed.
11. The 1992 Permission could not impose planning conditions.
12. The planning condition imposed on the 1992 Permission is ultra vires.
Case for the council
13. The 1992 Permission is considered to be a valid permission with clear enforceable conditions.
14. The use of Chalet 174 as a dwelling house for unrestricted occupancy would be in breach of Condition 2 of the 1992 Permission and therefore would not be lawful.
15. To support this, the Council rely on Counsel Opinion1.
Reasons
16. In order to determine whether the 1992 Permission is valid it is necessary to consider the legislation which was in force at the time i.e. 25 June 1992.
17. At this time section 316 and Part V of Schedule 16 of the Town Country
Planning Act 1990 (TCPA)(section 63 ‘Applications in connection with existing buildings and uses.’) were in force. Section 316 subsection (1) states “In
relation to land of local planning authorities and to the development by local authorities of land in respect of which they are the local planning authorities,
1Counsel Opinion, Landmark Chambers dated 10 July 2015, Council’s Statement of Case, Appendix 3.
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the provisions specified in Part V of schedule 16 shall have effect subject to
such exceptions and modifications as may be prescribed by regulations.”
18. The ‘modifications and exceptions’ referred to in section 316 subsection (1) in
this case are those contained in the 1976 Regulations. These regulations set out a procedural code which Councils were required to follow in order to obtain “deemed permission for development”. Having regard to documentary
evidence2, the appellant, contrary to his initial assertion, conceded at the hearing that the Council had obtained the second resolution necessary to grant
the 1992 Permission.
19. The Council acknowledge that the 1976 Regulations did not in themselves give authority for the Council to impose planning conditions. Rather that the
statutory powers to impose planning conditions derived from section 316 and Part V, Schedule 16 of the TCPA. Section 316 applied the provisions listed in
Part V Schedule 16 to the development of local authority land and the development of land by a local authority where they were the local planning authority. Schedule 16 included sections 63, 70 and 72. Section 63 permitted
the grant of planning permission without compliance with a condition to which permission was previously granted and sections 70 and 72 included the power
to impose conditions on the grant of planning permission. These sections were not modified by the 1976 regulations. It is clear that sections 70 and 72 did apply at the time the 1992 permission was granted and that by virtue of
section 316 the Council did have the power to impose conditions on any planning permission granted in accordance with the procedure set out in the
1976 regulations. In respect of section 36 it is less clear.
20. Counsel’s opinion3, submitted by the Council, explains that section 63 had been repealed from the main body of the Act and replaced by section 73A before the
1992 decision was made although Part V Schedule 16 was not amended to reflect this. Counsel considers that, because Schedule 16 was not amended,
section 63 continued to apply to the grant of planning permissions by the Council at that time. In the absence of any legal authority to the contrary, I see no reason to disagree with this reasoning and conclusion that the Council
did, therefore, have the power to grant a retrospective permission for use of land without compliance with conditions attached to a previous planning
permission, at the time the 1992 permission was granted.
21. The question is whether it was possible at that time to grant permission for continuing use of the whole of the Chalet Park without compliance with
previous conditions to which planning permission had been granted.
22. Historically the development of the Chalet Park has occurred with different
chalets being built at different times. The Council consider that this resulted in a variance between chalets regarding levels of occupancy.
23. According to the Council large parts of the site were, prior to 1992, subject to a planning restriction limiting occupancy between April and October. The Council informed the hearing that the 1992 Permission was granted in order to
regularise the whole site with the same closed season occupancy condition. Consequently, although the 1992 Permission did not involve development4 the
2 Council Memorandum dated 27 July 1992, Council’s Statement of Case, Appendix 2. 3 Counsel Opinion, Landmark Chambers dated 10 July 2015, Council’s Statement of Case, Appendix 3. 4 Section 55, Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
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Council consider that it was “a valid retrospective permission” granted under
section 63 of the TCPA.
24. The appellant contends that this is not possible because no conditional planning
permission existed for their Chalet and the 1992 Permission could not remove the pre-existing use rights i.e. the unrestricted occupancy of Chalet 174.
25. The Council considers that there exists a “significant and varied amount of
planning history”. Although I have been provided with no specific details of the planning history of the site I have had regard to the documentary evidence
before me5. Given the size of the chalet park and the number of chalets, it is reasonable to consider on the balance of probabilities that there exists a certain amount of planning history for this site. Moreover, as different chalets were
built at different times it is reasonable to consider on the balance of probabilities that restrictive occupancy conditions applicable to different parts
of the site could have existed prior to the 1992 Permission.
26. The 1992 Permission allowed the pre-existing holiday use of the Chalet Park to continue without compliance with the existing restrictive occupancy conditions
which applied to parts of the site, subject to the new less restrictive, occupancy conditions contained in Condition 2 which applied to the site as a whole.
Having regard to the High Court Judgement6, the 1992 Permission could restrict any proposed permanent residential use of the Chalet notwithstanding that such a use may have been lawful prior to the grant of the 1992 Permission
if the grant of permission for the whole site as a single planning unit was necessary.
27. The appellant contends that Chalet 174 should be considered as a separate planning unit. Case law7 establishes that it may frequently occur that within a single unit of occupation two or more physically separate and distinct areas are
occupied for substantially different and unrelated purposes. In those circumstances each area used for a different main purpose together with its
ancillary and incidental activities ought to be considered as a separate planning unit. In this particular case, the whole Humberston Fitties Chalet Park is owned, controlled and operated by the Council as one site. Although each of
the chalets is a physically separate unit each set within its own plot, they are all used for the same purpose i.e. as residential holiday accommodation. The
chalets are not functionally separate from the holiday chalet park use. For the purposes of this application, it is appropriate to identify the whole chalet park as the appropriate planning unit.
28. As detailed above, I see no reason to disagree with the Council’s evidence that permissions existed for other Chalets with more onerous occupancy conditions
and that consequently the 1992 permission was necessary to regularise the occupation of the Chalet Park as a single planning unit.
Conclusion
29. For the reasons given above, I conclude that the applicant has not demonstrated on the balance of probabilities, that the condition attached to the
1992 Permission is unlawful and does not restrict the dates and times of occupation of accommodation in the Chalet Park, including occupation of
5 Council Memorandum dated 27 July 1992 & Council’s letter dated 28 July 1992 Appendix 3. 6 Wiggins v SSETR & Slough Borough Council [2001] P.L.C.R (Page 22). 7 Burdle v SSE [1972] 1 WLR 1207.
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Chalet 174. I therefore conclude that the Council’s deemed refusal to grant a
certificate of lawful use or development in respect of the use of Chalet 174 as a dwellinghouse without restriction as to the dates and times of occupancy was
well founded and that the appeal should fail. I exercise accordingly the powers transferred to me under section 195(3) of the 1990 Act as amended.
Elizabeth Jones
INSPECTOR
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APPEARANCES
FOR THE APPELLANT:
Mr J Cordock
Mr C Kendall Mr P Harwood
Appellant
Agent Local Resident
FOR THE LOCAL PLANNING AUTHORITY:
Mr S Johnson North East Lincolnshire Council
DOCUMENTS
1. Transcript of Wiggins v SSETR [2000] P & CR 22.
2. Transcript of Archway Sheet Metal Works Ltd v SSCLG [2015] EWHC 794 (Admin).
3. Copy of appeal decision Ref: APP/B2002/A/08/2091651.
4. The Appellant’s cost application.
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Costs Decision
Hearing held and site visit made on 8 March 2016
by Elizabeth Jones BSc (Hons) MTCP MRTPI DipTP MRTPI
aan Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Decision date: 30 August 2016
Costs application in relation to Appeal Ref: APP/B2002/X/15/3039179 174 Humberston Fitties, Humberston, North East Lincolnshire DN36 4HE
The application is made under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, sections 195,
322 and Schedule 6, and the Local Government Act 1972, section 250(5).
The application is made by J Cordock for a full award of costs against North East
Lincolnshire Council.
The hearing was in connection with an appeal against the failure of the Council to issue
a notice of their decision within the prescribed period on an application for a certificate
of lawful use or development for the use as a dwellinghouse without restriction as to the
dates and times of occupancy.
Decision
1. The application for an award of costs is refused.
Procedural Matter
2. The costs application was submitted in writing at the hearing by the appellant.With regard to the document ‘Application for a Full Award of Costs in Favour ofthe Appellant’ - the appellant confirmed orally at the hearing that he no longer
wished the written submissions made under heading “Possible additionalreferences which may or may not be used depending on the progress of the
hearing” at the bottom of page 4 and in pages 5, 6 & 7 to be taken intoaccount.
3. The Council’s response was made orally at the hearing.
The submissions for Mr J Cordock
4. The Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) states that if it is clear that the local
planning authority will fail to determine an application within the time limits, itshould give the applicant a proper explanation. In any appeal against non-determination the local planning authority should explain their reasons for not
reaching a decision within the relevant time limit and why permission would nothave been granted had the application been determined within the relevant
period.
5. If an appeal in such cases is allowed, the local planning authority may be at
risk of an award of costs, if the Inspector or Secretary of State concludes thatthere were no substantive reasons to justify delaying the determination andbetter communication with the applicant would have enabled the appeal to be
avoided altogether. Such a decision would take into account any unreasonablebehaviour on the part of the applicant in causing or adding to the delay.
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6. The appellant was informed by the Council that the application was valid on
27 February 2015 and that the period for determination expired on 24 April 2015.
7. Emails were exchanged between the Council and the appellant which culminated in an email from the Council dated 18 May 2015.
8. The appellant emailed the Council on 18 May 2015 informing the Council that if
no decision or explanation of the current situation was received within 5 days an appeal for non-determination would be made.
9. The Council were given a week’s warning of the possibility of an appeal being made. The Council were given time to offer an explanation for the delay and to seek an extension of time agreement. The Council did nothing in that week to
avoid an appeal.
10. The Council’s failure to determine the application within the 8 week period or
explain why an extension of time was necessary amounts to unreasonable behaviour. Had the Council determined the application the appellant may have been persuaded by the merits of their argument and decided not to appeal or
may have decided to address those reasons by another application. As it was, the applicant was left with no practical alternative but to lodge an appeal.
11. The Council has behaved unreasonably and that has put the appellant to the unnecessary expense of an appeal.
The response by North East Lincolnshire Council
12. The correspondence between the appellant and the Council show a delay of one month with no request for additional time having been made.
13. The reason for the delay became obvious at a later date when it was decided to seek external legal advice. However, this information was not relayed to the appellant or his agent in a timely manner.
Reasons
14. The PPG advises that costs may be awarded where a party has behaved
unreasonably and the unreasonable behaviour has directly caused another party to incur unnecessary or wasted expense in the appeal process.
15. The application for costs was made on the grounds that the Council delayed
determining the application.
16. The Council acknowledge that there was a delay in determining the application
due to seeking external legal advice and that this was not communicated to the applicant. Although I note that the applicant suspected this was the reason for the delay.
17. The PPG advises that once an application has been validated, the local planning authority should make a decision on the proposal as quickly as possible, and in
any event within the statutory time period unless a longer period is agreed in writing with the applicant. The Council accept that a longer period was not
agreed with the applicant.
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18. Based on the merits of this case the Council considered it necessary to obtain
Counsel Opinion. It was seeking this Opinion that led to the delay in determining the application.
19. Having regard to the nature of the legal arguments involved in this particular case it was not unreasonable for the Council to seek further advice which justified delaying the determination of the application. Nevertheless, it would
have been courteous for the Council to communicate to the appellant the reason for the delay and to agree a longer period in which to make their
decision. It appears that the Council did not do so in this case, which is not good practice.
20. I accept that had the Council determined the application the appellant would
have had the opportunity to consider other courses of action. Nonetheless from the opposing stances taken by each party, it is clear that a resolution
would not have been achieved without taking the matter to appeal.
21. In conclusion, I find that it has not been demonstrated that the behaviour of the Council has resulted in unnecessary or wasted expense for the appellant.
Elizabeth Jones
INSPECTOR
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