Agenda item

The Chair reminded Members that the Committee would not be discussing planning issues.

The Corporate Property Officer introduced the report which sought approval to submit a revised planning application for the Brosterfield site following refusal of the last planning application in March 2017.  It was noted that section 4 of the report should state the proposals are for touring caravans.

The following spoke under the public participation at meetings scheme:

·         Mr J Youatt, Objector

·         Mr H Folkard, Objector

·         Ms A Robinson, Friends of the Peak District, Objector

·         Mr S Wills, Chair of Foolow Parish Meeting, Objector

It was noted that the Authority purchased the site to prevent a static development on the site but that it was never intended to discontinue the planning permission for the site and that it was also intended to re-coup the purchase costs.

The recommendation as set out in the report was moved.  This motion was seconded subject to pause for communication with the community  before making the planning application.

Concern was expressed that an email sent by one of the speakers had not been received by all Members it was sent to, and regarding the perceived lack of communication with local residents.  A suggestion was made that deferral of the application may be preferable.

It was agreed to amend the recommendation as moved to include detailed consultation with the community.  The motion as amended was voted on and carried.

RESOLVED:

1.     To submit a full planning application for a revised proposal described in paragraph 4 of the report and as amended at the meeting to include touring caravans, together with an amenity block based on the floor space of the 2003 amenity block approval (which expired) with any required minor modifications/finessing undertaken as part of the planning process.  There will be detailed consultation with the  community before submission of the application submitted

2.      Following the outcome of the planning application, an analysis for future options for the site is then presented to Members at a meeting of the full Authority.

Cllr B Lewis left the room at 11.58 during this item.