Agenda and draft minutes

An apology for absence was received on behalf of Councillor Chris Kane.

To note any urgent items of business which the Chairman has consented to being considered under the provisions of Section 100(B) 4(b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

There was no urgent business to be considered at the meeting.

Members should declare the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and Non Statutory Interest as defined by the Members’ Code of Conduct in respect of:

a)  any business on the agenda

b)  any urgent additional items to be considered

c)  any matters arising out of those items

and if appropriate, withdraw from the meeting at the relevant time.

To consider the minutes of the last meeting held on 29^th October 2025 as a true and correct record.

Moved by Councillor Steve Fritchley and seconded by Councillor Tom Munro

RESOLVED that the minutes of a meeting of the Planning Committee held on 29^th October 2025 be approved as a true and correct record.

The Interim Director of Planning, Devolution and Corporate Policy explained the relation between Application Nos. 25/00433/OTHER and 25/00069/REM and the request by Derbyshire County Council (DCC) to defer Application No. 25/00433/OTHER while a new viability assessment is undertaken.

Officers sought a deferral for both applications to a future Committee meeting for the Council, the applicant and DCC to discuss an agreeable solution to the potential developer contributions and allow DCC to commission their own viability appraisal.

9 in favour

0 against

Moved by Councillor Steve Fritchley and seconded by Councillor Tom Munro

RESOLVED that Application Nos. 25/00433/OTHER and 25/00069/REM be deferred to a future meeting while the Council, the applicant and Derbyshire County Council discuss an agreeable solution to the potential developer contributions and allow Derbyshire County Council to commission their own viability appraisal.

Councillor Cathy Jeffery left the meeting at 10:07 hours.

Councillor Sally Renshaw took no part in the following item.

The  Development Management and Land Charges Manager explained that the item was deferred from the Committee’s 29^th October 2025 meeting to give the applicant an opportunity to address concerns that the proposals would result in the overdevelopment of the site and to consider increasing the number of car parking spaces.

Following deferral of the application, the applicant had reduced the overall footprint of the building, setting it back slightly so that the principal elevation was broadly in-line with the adjacent dwelling.  2 additional parking spaces at the front of the site had also been added (providing 6 spaces in total to satisfy the development plan requirement of the Local Highway Authority standards), providing a policy complaint level of parking.

The amenity spaces serving the development had reduced.  However, they were considered to be acceptable and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the development plan and it remained that the proposed building in terms of its siting, scale and design would not result in unacceptable overbearing or overshadowing effects or result in a significant loss of privacy.  A recommendation of approval was put forward on this basis.

Further submissions had been received and were detailed in the supplementary document.

Jon Pilkington, the Agent, spoke in favour of the application.

To a question on the boundary of the application, Jon Pilkington informed it would remain what currently existed with the garage structures: 1.8 metres.

8 in favour

0 against

Moved by Councillor Tom Munro and seconded by Councillor Rob Hiney-Saunders

RESOLVED that application no. 25/00184/FUL be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

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

2.     The development hereby permitted must be carried out in accordance with the following:

·       Proposed site layout, elevations and floor plans (dwg no. PA/24-023 SK 80 01 E) received on the 14^th November 2025.

·       Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report received on the 14^th April 2025.

·       Coal Mining Risk Assessment received on the 25^th June 2025.

3.     No development shall take place above foundation level of the apartment block until such time that samples of the materials and finishes (brick, roof tile, render) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

4.     The development hereby approved must not become occupied until a detailed scheme for the boundary treatment of the site, including position, design and materials, and to include all boundaries or divisions within the site, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The approved scheme must be completed before the building is first occupied or such other timetable as may first have been approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

5.     The development hereby approved must not become occupied until full details of both hard and soft landscape works including a programme for implementation have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and the works must be carried out as  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL53-25/26

Committee considered a report in relation to the above application presented by the Development Management and Land Charges Manager, who gave details of the application and highlighted the location and features of the site and key issues.  The application sought approval from the Committee for an Energy Storage System (ESS) at land at Hurst Farm, Tibshelf.  The ESS would operate for a period of 40 years before the development was decommissioned and the land returned to its former state, except for the substation and associated infrastructure that would remain a permanent feature to be adopted by the Distribution Network Operator (DNO).

The application required the Committee’s consideration in accordance with the officer scheme of delegation, as it was recommended for approval but was contrary to countryside policies in the Council’s Local Plan.

Updated conditions were detailed in the supplementary document.

A Member provided thanks to the report and stated the site proved a substantial distance from the site of historical importance and that with natural tree foliage would be likely hidden / partially hidden for all but the winter months.

It was further noted there remained the need for nationally generated electricity to be stored in the UK to contribute all efforts towards the environment.

A Member noted a sympathetic rendering of the main buildings would contribute towards the proposed development’s place within the natural landscape.

A Member observed the applicant would provide the Council with additional documentation regarding the Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (to ensure targets were met).  It was accepted that the proposal was located on greenfield land and there remained a need to guarantee any noise and light generated did not impact local wildlife.

A Member added to the previously raised environmental benefits the national security benefits such a proposal would bring.

The Chair noted the M1 Motorway could be seen from the site of historical importance – the proposal would likely have far less presence on the asset.

9 in favour

0 against

Moved by Councillor Tom Munro and seconded by Councillor Phil Smith

RESOLVED that application no. 25/00302/FUL be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1. The development must be begun before the expiration of seven years from the date of this permission.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved drawings and documents unless specifically stated otherwise in the conditions below:

·       Location Plan GBR_Hurst Farm_AD - SLP_07 – Drawing no. AD-SLP, received 23^rd July 2025;

·       Preliminary Design Layout GBR_Hurst_LP2-PDL-BESS_05 – Drawing no. LP2-PDL, received 10^th October 2025;

·       General Arrangement of Site Access - Drawing no. HFD-BWB-GEN-XX-DR-TR-101 S2 Rev. P7, received 10^th October 2025;

·       General Arrangement of Access from Site to Road – Overview – Drawing no. HFD-BWB-HML-00-DR-TR-100 S2 Rev. P8, received 10^th October 2025;

·       Landscape Strategy Plan – Drawing no. NT16771-020 Rev. P07, received 10^th October 2015;

·       Ecological Impact Assessment Tree Retention and Removal Plan – Drawing no. 16625-P05d, received 11^th July 2025;

·       Ecological Impact Assessment Bat Static Location Plan – Drawing  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL54-25/26

Committee considered a report in relation to the above application presented by the Development Management and Land Charges Manager, who gave details of the application and highlighted the location and features of the site and key issues.  The domestic development sought retrospective planning permission for a front boundary treatment which consists of fencing panels and a gate finished in solid accoya timber in dark grey.   The development had taken place adjacent to the classified highway to the west of Rowthorne Lane, Glapwell.  The key issues to address were the visual impacts of the proposed development on the streetscene and highway safety hazards.

The application had been referred to the Committee for determination due to a call-in request from Councillor John Ritchie who wished to discuss the Highway Authority’s recommendation.

Helen Roper, the applicant, spoke in favour of the application.

A Member asked if the gates / fencing could be lowered or have cut outs (to lessen their impact).  Helen Roper informed the requirement to prevent any possible sight of the street remained the priority – the choice of gates / fencing had been deliberated on for some time before the current proposal was chosen.

The Member noted if the immediate neighbouring properties had gates / fencing of the same height, the streetscene impact the proposal had would be lessened.

A Member thanked Helen Roper for attending Committee and noted many properties on Rowthorne Lane, Glapwell shared the same height as the proposal (though it was noted the only property that shared the same height and colouring was to be found on a neighbouring highway).

The Member acknowledged the need for the proposal and providing that the steps previously stated were carried out – to reduce the safety hazards on the highway, e.g. installation of a convex mirror for safe manoeuvring – there would be no need to object the proposal.

A Member stated the proposal would have had less streetscene impact if the gates / fencing had been in a more sympathetic rendering.

A Member asked if the height of the remaining boundary matched the height of the proposal.  Helen Roper informed the sides and rear of the property had not been the concern – only the front (the remaining boundary was in keeping with neighbouring properties at 5ft).

The Chair noted other properties on Rowthorne Lane, Glapwell had the same colour gates / fencing and the applicant’s choice was not substantially out of the ordinary.

Members deliberated and agreed to go against the officer recommendation, with a condition that would agree a scheme of improvements to improve visibility in the interests of highway safety.

9 in favour

0 against

Moved by Councillor Tom Munro and seconded by Councillor Rob Hiney-Saunders

RESOLVED that application no. 25/00421/FUL be APPROVED providing the safety hazards on the highway are reduced.

Committee considered a report in relation to the above application presented by the Development Management and Land Charges Manager, who gave details of the application and highlighted the location and features of the site and key issues.  The application had been referred to the Committee as it proposed more than minor changes to proposals that had been previously approved by the Committee.

To a question from a Member, the Committee was informed that no kitchen / catering equipment would be installed in the premises by the Council as part of the project and that it was planned that the end use of the building would be determined by Shirebrook Town Council as the intended owner of the building.

The Committee was informed that although the cumulative impact of the proposed changes had resulted in some dilution of the original appearance, the resultant building would still be of high quality design that would serve to enhance the appearance of the Market Place and that the architecture paid homage to the headstocks of the former local coal mine.

A Member expressed thanks to the Council for allocating regeneration funding to Shirebrook and the design team and everyone involved in the process.

9 in favour

0 against

Moved by Councillor Steve Fritchley and seconded by Councillor Phil Smith

RESOLVED that application no. 25/00441/VAR be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1. The soft landscaping must be provided on site in accordance with plan no CC_DD_SMP001 Rev 1 before the building hereby approved is first occupied and must be maintained as such thereafter.

2. The development must be carried out in accordance with drawing numbers:

2201 Rev P08 Proposed Floor Plan

2200 Rev P14 Proposed Site Plan

4200 Rev P03 Proposed Building Sections

3200 Rev C09 Proposed Site Elevations

3. The development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved materials as outlined in LMA-0001 Shirebrook Events Centre - Material Palette (Oct 2025) with the exception of the plinth material which shall be Ibstock Himley Ebony Black brick or equivalent in terms of size, texture and colour.  The materials must be maintained as such thereafter.

4. The external paving and planters shown on DP-A-2200-S3-P14 - Proposed Site Plan must be provided on site in accordance with approved plan before the building hereby approved is first occupied and must be maintained as such thereafter

Notes

1.     BNG1

2.     The Biodiversity Gain Plan required by the deemed condition should be prepared in accordance with the Biodiversity Metric submitted with the application prepared by Futures Ecology and include a timeline for delivery of on-site measures.

3.     The applicant is advised of the need to obtain a section 184 license from the Highway Authority to create a dropped crossing to any parking area

Statement of Decision Process

Officers have worked positively and pro-actively with the applicant to address issues raised during the consideration of the application.  The proposal has been considered against the policies and guidelines adopted by the Council and the decision has been taken in accordance with the guidelines of  ...  view the full minutes text for item PL56-25/26

The Principal Planning Policy Officer presented the Quarter 2 2025/26 report to update Members on the progress of the spending of Section 106 contributions and to review the effectiveness of the Council’s monitoring procedures.

The Community Arts Development Officer and the Leisure Facilities Planning & Development Manager were present to provide updates and respond to questions on specific projects.

The report followed the Council’s approved S.106 Monitoring Procedure, which required a quarterly update highlighting contributions at risk of clawback (within 24 months of expiry) and summarising those held in years 3, 4, and 5 by infrastructure type.

The number of remaining sums within the 24-month threshold stood at 10, with full details provided in the report.

Questions were asked on Item 11 and 13 (both Land at Thornhill Drive, South Normanton), Item 19 (Land rear of 17-95 Alfreton Road, Pinxton) and Item 20 (Land West of Homelea and Tamarisk).

9 in favour

0 against

Moved by Councillor Deborah Watson and seconded by Councillor Steve Fritchley

RESOLVED that the Planning Committee note the contents of the report and highlight any concerns about the implementation of the Section 106 Agreements listed.

The Chair thanked all those for their attendance.