Agenda, decisions and minutes

Members are asked to declare any interest and the nature of that interest which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting.

55. Silverstone Fields Farm, Towcester Road, Silverstone, NN12 8FS

Councillor Dermot Bambridge, Non-Statutory Interest, as the Chairman of Silverstone Parish Council which had been consulted on the application.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10 March 2022.

The minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10 March 2022 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To receive communications from the Chair.

The Chair made the following announcements:

1.    Under the Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014, members of the public were permitted to film, broadcast and report on the meeting, subject to the efficient running of the meeting not being affected.

2.    Only those people who have registered, in line with the Committee’s speaking procedure, could address the Committee. Members of the public are requested not to call out during the Committee’s discussions on any item.

3.    For the benefit of those attending virtually, all speakers were requested speak clearly into the microphone when addressing the Committee.

Approved, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application WNS/2021/2003/MAF for the construction of a building to provide 3,620sq.m GIA of B2/B8 floorspace with ancillary office floorspace (Class E) alongside associated loading bays, parking and landscaping at Land North East of Old Tiffield Road, Towcester for Hampton Brook (UK) Ltd.

Colin Armstrong, Agent for the Applicant and Martin Andrews, a Transport Consultant appointed by Hampton Brook (UK) Ltd, addressed the Committee in support of the application, with the Transport Consultant addressing a number of technical questions regarding the modelling of daily vehicle movements both into, and out of, the site.

Councillors Maggie Clubley and Lisa Samiotis, local ward members for Towcester and Roade, addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Ken Pritchard and seconded by Councillor Karen Cooper that the application be approved, subject to the addition of a condition (Condition 25) that the GIA Floorspace of the proposed development comprising 2,042sq.m of use class B8, 1,200sq.m of use class B2, and 378sq.m of use class E be maintained once the building is in use.

The motion was approved with five votes in favour, and four votes against, therefore the motion was carried.

Resolved

(1)  That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director – Growth, Climate and Regeneration to grant permission for application WNS/2021/2221/MAF subject to the following conditions (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary):

CONDITIONS

        TIME LIMITS AND GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION CONDITIONS

1.     The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

        Reason : To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

        Plans & Details

2.     Development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the approved plans and details:

        Location and Building Plans

        Location Plan 3774/PL/04 Rev A

        Proposed Site Layout 3774/PL/SK100 Rev B

        Proposed Floor Plans 3774/PL/SK101

        Proposed Roof Plan 3774/PL/SK102

        Proposed Elevations 3774/PL/SK103

        Proposed Street Scene 3774/PL/SK104 Rev A

        Proposed External Materials 3774/PL/SK105 Rev B

        Proposed Contractors Compound Location 3774/PL/SK106 Rev A

        Proposed Chiller Compound 3774/PL/SK74

        Proposed Recycling Compound 3774/PL/SK75

        Proposed Cycle Shelter 3774/PL/SK76 rev A

        Drainage and Construction Plans

        Drainage Layout 6228-50 Rev T1

        Drainage Details Sheet 1 of 3 6228-17 Rev P1

        Drainage Details Sheet 2 of 3 6228-18 Rev P1

        Drainage Details Sheet 3 of 3 6228-19 Rev P1

        Levels Strategy 6228-16 Rev P3

        Topographical Survey 9056a

        BREEAM Pre Assessment 2245-YON-XX-XX-RP-Z-3100-01

        Tree and Landscape Plans

        Pre Development Tree Survey 535-20 Rev 1

        Tree Constraints Plan 2088-20-11

        Tree Retention, Protection, Removal plan 2088-20-12

        Landscape Concept 2088-20-13

        Landscape Sections 2088-20-14

        Highways Plans

        Transport Assessment No.2 6228-R004 dated March 2022

        Interim Work Place Travel Plan 6228-R002 rev C

        S278 Works 6228-20 Rev P3

        S278 Works Details 6228-21 Rev P2

        Vehicle Tracking 6228-30 rev P1

        Vehicle Tracking 6228-31 Rev P2

        Archaeology

        Archaeology Desk Based Assessment Part A JAC 266648 Version 3

        Archaeology Desk Based Assessment Part B JAC 266648 Version 3

        Documents  ...  view the full minutes text for item 54.

Approved, subject to various requirements to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application WNS/2021/2221/MAF for the erection of a new sui generis use saw mill and storage facility, and yard extension at Silverstone Fields Farm, Towcester Road, Silverstone, NN12 8FS for Linnell Brothers Limited.

There were no public speakers on this item.

In reaching its decision, the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, and the written updates.

Resolved

(1)  That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director – Growth, Climate and Regeneration to grant permission for application WNS/2021/2221/MAF subject to:

1.  No objection being raised by the Lead Local Flood Authority.

2.  Confirmation from the Council’s ecologist that further surveys are either not required, or the satisfactory completion of such surveys and any mitigation that may be recommended (to be secured by condition).

3.  The following conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary.

CONDITIONS

          Time limit and approved plans

1.      The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

          Reason : To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.      The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the approved plans and details unless a non-material or minor material amendment is approved by the Local Planning Authority under the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).  The approved plans and details are:

          Site Location Plan (drawing ref: 2801/ME/SL/P1)

          Site Plan As Proposed (drawing ref: 2801/ME/SP/P rev P4)

          Elevations – Sheet One (drawing ref: 2801/ME/E/1 rev P5)

          Elevations – Sheet Two (drawing ref: 2801/ME/E/2 rev P5)

          Elevations – Sheet Three (drawing ref: 2801/ME/E/3 rev P5)

          Floor Plan (drawing ref: 2801/ME/P/1 rev P5)

          Landscape Strategy Plan (drawing ref: 10248L.LSP.001 rev D)

          All received by the Local Planning Authority on 29th December 2021.

          Reason : To clarify the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.

          BREEAM

3.      The development hereby permitted shall be constructed to at least a BREEAM 'very good' standard. 

          Reason : To ensure energy and resource efficiency practices are incorporated into the development in accordance with Policy S11 of West Northamptonshrie3 Joint Core Strategy and Government's aim to achieve sustainable development as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework.

          Materials

4.      A schedule of materials and finishes to be used in the external walls and roof(s) of the building shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of those works. The development shall thereafter be completed in accordance with the approved details.

          Reason : To ensure that the materials are appropriate to the appearance of the locality and to ensure the satisfactory appearance of the completed development in accordance with Policy SS2 of the South Northamptonshire Local Plan Policy and Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

Archaeology

5.      No development shall take place within the area of archaeological interest  ...  view the full minutes text for item 55.

The Chair to advise whether they have agreed to any items of urgent business being admitted to the agenda.

There were no items of urgent business.