Agenda and minutes

The minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on 7 March 2024 were submitted and approved as a correct record.

Schedule – Page 9

Item 1 – Nunthorpe Grange – Page 11

Item 2 – Land at Hemlington Grange South – Page 23

Item 3 – 4 Hall Drive, TS5 7EN – Page 45

Item 4 – 30 Woodvale, TS8 0SH – Page 61

The Head of Planning submitted plans deposited as applications to develop land under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

20/0658/FUL, Nunthorpe Grange, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, erection of 69 no. residential dwellings with associated access, landscaping and infrastructure.

** Councillor Morgan McClintock recused himself from the Committee for consideration of the item**

Members were advised that planning permission was sought for the erection of 69 dwellings with associated access, landscaping and infrastructure on land at Nunthorpe Grange to the northwest of the A1043 Nunthorpe Bypass.  Members heard that the land was part of the wider Nunthorpe Grange Plan.

Members heard that the application had previously been considered at Committee on the 16 December 2022. The application was deferred for two reasons. Firstly to allow the developer time to discuss the application with residents at Nunthorpe Gardens particularly in relation to the impact of one plot on the immediate property 18 Nunthorpe Gardens. Secondly, to provide more detailed information on the legal rights of access for future residents of the development to a pedestrian and cycle link connecting to Nunthorpe Gardens providing a sustainable link to existing infrastructure and services.

The Head of Planning stated that following a consultation exercise in December 2022, 33 objections were received from 33 properties, Nunthorpe Community Council, Nunthorpe Parish Council and Ward Councillors.

Members were advised that the site was allocated for housing in the Local Plan therefore the principle of residential dwellings on the site was acceptable.  It was considered that the proposed development would provide a good mix of dwelling types

The site was allocated for housing in the Local Plan therefore the principle of residential dwellings on this site was acceptable. It was considered that the proposed development would provide a good mix of dwelling types which were of a high-quality design and materials, in an attractive landscaped setting with an appropriate layout. The density, design, housetypes and layout were sympathetic to the local character of the surrounding area and were in accordance with the adopted Design Code.

The development would not result in a significant detrimental impact on the amenities of existing local residents.

Members heard that it was considered that the development of this site in isolation did not give priority first to pedestrian and cycle movements. It failed to provide a suitable, safe and attractive pedestrian and cycle link to existing residentials estates and infrastructure. The proposed link was long, convoluted, lacked natural surveillance and was considered to be unsafe. It does not promote and provide an attractive sustainable travel option for residents as an alternative to private car journeys.

The proposed development therefore failed to deliver alternative travel options which are sought in the NPPF paragraphs 114 and 116, and the Local Plan policy

CS4.

The Committee were informed that changes had been made to the layout since the application was deferred. The majority of the changes did not materially alter the analysis of the application set out in the previous report. Members were advised that they needed to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23/40

The Head of Planning submitted details of planning applications which had been approved to date in accordance with the delegated authority granted to him at Minute 187 (29 September 1992).

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The Head of Planning advised the Committee that the Lidl application on Green Lane would be appealed and a public enquiry would be held.  It was also advised that the appeal for 8 dwellings on Grey Towers had been approved by the Planning Inspectorate.

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