Decision
Analysis
outcome: The planning permission was approved with the specified conditions.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of a planning application with specific conditions related to wildlife protection and biodiversity enhancement.
topline: The Planning Committee has decided to approve a planning application with conditions to protect wildlife and enhance biodiversity.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to the potential impact on wildlife and the environment, as well as the need for balancing development with conservation.
affected_stakeholders: ["Applicant (Mr Jo Walton)", "Derbyshire Wildlife Trust", "Breeding Birds", "Amphibians, reptiles, brown hare, hedgehogs"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=138
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Senior Planner gave a presentation showing details of the application and photographs of the site and surroundings. The Committee visited the site prior to the meeting to allow Members to appreciate the proposal in the context of its surroundings. In accordance with the procedure for public participation, Mr Jo Walton (Applicant) spoke in support of the application. Consultation responses were set out in section 5. of the report. It was moved by Councillor Marilyn Franks, seconded by Councillor Peter Slack and RESOLVED (unanimously) That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in section 8 of the report and additional conditions recommended by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust as follows: 1. Breeding Birds 2. Lighting 3. Reasonable Avoidance Measures to safeguard amphibians, reptiles and other wildlife including brown hare and hedgehogs 4. Biodiversity Enhancement Plan And an additional condition / informative to install EV charging point. The Chair declared the motion CARRIED.
Date of Decision: April 9, 2024