Decision
Analysis
outcome: Planning permission was conditionally approved, in line with officer recommendation.
summary: The decision involves changing a public house to a mixed use public house and convenience store, leading to concerns about the loss of social infrastructure.
topline: The Council has decided to approve the change of a public house to a mixed use public house and convenience store, despite concerns about the loss of social infrastructure.
reason_contentious: This issue is contentious due to public concern regarding the loss of a vital part of the community and the potential impact on the viability of the pub.
affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Pub patrons", "Business owners"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1182
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Committee considered an application that had been submitted for the change of use with no external alternations from Public House to mixed use Public House and Convenience Store (Amended Plans) (Amended Title) for The Corner Pin, Station Road, Morton. Councillor A Cooper had requested that the application be considered at Planning Committee because of the loss of social infrastructure and public concern regarding the loss of a vital part of the community. An update report had been circulated which set out a late representation regarding the application. The recommendation of officers was to grant permission, subject to conditions. The report set out the officer’s conclusion that overall it was considered that the proposal accorded with the Development Plan and there were no material matters that outweighed that conclusion. Accordingly, it was recommended that permission be granted. The Committee heard from two objectors Stephen Gregory and David McCabe. The Committee considered the application. It took into account the relevant Local and National Planning Policies. These included Local Plan Policy ID5 regarding the loss of existing Social Infrastructure. Some Members expressed concern that the pub would not be viable if the proposed application was granted and therefore it amounted to a loss of infrastructure. There were also concerns regarding the intensification of the site. At the conclusion of the debate Councillor T Lacey and Councillor K Rouse moved and seconded a Motion to approve the application, in line with officer recommendation. The Motion was put to a vote and approved. RESOLVED – That planning permission be conditionally approved, with the final wording of the conditions and legal agreement delegated to the Planning Manager (Development Manager).
Date of Decision: June 24, 2025