Agenda and minutes

The Chair confirmed that the meeting was being broadcast live to the internet via the Council’s website and was capable of repeated viewing. The images and sound recording may be used for training purposes within the Council. All were asked to keep to the speaking guidelines which were outlined.  Any views expressed by any speaker in the meeting are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of High Peak Borough Council.

A minute silence was observed in respect of the Duke of Edinburgh who had recently passed away.

1.    Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

2.    Other Interests

Councillor Farrell declared an ‘other’ interest in agenda item 8 “HPK/2021/0006 Land across the road from 3 Silk Hill, Buxworth, Derbyshire” (reason: has had a conversation with the applicant) and withdrew from the meeting during the consideration and voting on the application

Councillor Huddlestone declared an ‘other’ interest in agenda item 7, “HPK/2020/0301 184 Taxal Edge, Macclesfield Road, Whaley Bridge” (reason: the applicant owns land behind the councillor’s property) and withdrew from the meeting during the consideration and voting on the application

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 22 March 2021 be approved as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the update sheet be noted.

RESOLVED:

That the report be noted.

Demolition of the existing building known as ‘Taxal Edge’ and the detached garage building and the erection of 7 no. dwellings

Applicant:        Treville Properties Ltd.

The Committee viewed plans, photographs and videos of the site.

The Committee were addressed by Mark Whittell in objection to the application and Rawdon Gascoigne (agent).

RESOLVED:

1.    That authority be delegated to the Head of Development Services and the Chair of the Development Control Committee to refuse planning permission or to defend the appeal on the basis as set out in the report, subject to any additional reasons for refusal necessary with regard to outstanding Peak District National Park comments if any are received before the decision is issued;

2.    That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Development Control Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the committee’s decision.

Retrospective permission for a shed with a non permanent base measuring 12 sqr metres to replace existing greenhouse

Applicant:        Mrs Jo Holden

The Committee viewed photographs of the site.

RESOLVED:

1.    That planning consent be approved as set out in the report;

2.    That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/ planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the committee’s decision.

Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension replacing garage and rear conservatory

Applicant:        Mr Russ Goddard

The Committee viewed plans and photographs of the site.

RESOLVED:

1.    That planning permission be granted as set out in the report;

2.    That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/ planning obligations or reasons for approval / refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the committee’s decision.