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Development Control

Click here if you have any comments or queries for the Development Management (planning) Department.

If you have a general enquiry please telephone Customer Services on 0845 1211555

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• What Happens to a Planning Application
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Performance

This table shows the percentage of planning applications determined within the target period.

Householder 8 weeks	Major development 13 weeks	Minor development 8 weeks	Other development 8 weeks
97.7% see(1)	100% see (2)	88.6% see (3)	92.1% see (4)

Data source Oct - Dec 2009

(1) Householder developments are applications for alterations to existing dwellings and development within gardens. This accounts for about half of the applications dealt with in Hambleton District.

All Councils are required to report performance against 3 key areas these are:-

(2) Major developments are schemes of 10 or more dwellings and developments of more than 1000sqm of floorspace

(3) Minor development are schemes of 1 to 9 dwellings and schemes of less than 1000 sqm floorspace

(4) Other developments are Changes of use, Advertisements, Listed Building Consents, Certificates of Lawfulness, Notifications and Householder schemes (this figure is shown on its own in the first box).

LATEST UPDATE - 10/03/2010

Post decision amendments to planning applications.

The Government introduced changes to the planning system on 1st October 2009 to formally allow minor changes to be made to previously approved schemes. This allows two forms of changes to be made: changes can be made that are "Non-material amendments" and "Material minor amendments". In common with many Councils Hambleton District Council had operated a system of non-material minor amendments but this had risks as it was not enshrined in planning law. The changes that have been introduced mean that the decisions made are now in accordance with planning law. The "Material minor amendments" procedure is akin to an application to vary a planning condition and the procedures already in place are largely unchanged.

The new procedures are similar to those operated by Hambleton District Council. Fees have been introduced from 26th February 2010 as follows:

Non-material amendments	Householder £25	Other £170
Material minor amendments	All cases £170

 

The "Amendments to planning applications" web page is still helpful in explaining the procedures which will be followed for pre-decision amendments and has been updated to reflect the Governments new rules on post-decision amendments.

 

Applications

The new application known as Thornton Gate, Thornton-Le-Moor for outline application for a continuous care retirement community for 150 unit (100 independant living units and 50 assisted living units) with associated parking, social, medical, fitness and wellbeing, administration, service, ancillary facilities and a range of external facilties within the grounds is available to view on PublicAccess using reference number 10/00161/OUT.

A proposal for outline planning permission for re-development for housing, open space and electricity sub station at the former Abattoir, Bedale Road, Aiskew is available to view on PublicAccess using reference number 10/00484/OUT.

The applicaton for planning permission for or 2 wind turbines at Hilton Road Seamer (application reference number 09/00859/FUL which can be viewed on PublicAccess) was refused on 18.09.2009 An appeal was submitted on 12 Oct 2009 against the refusal. The Grounds of Appeal can be read on PublicAccess The Appeal Inquiry is to commence on 29 March 2010 and is expected to run for 3 days. Further details of the arrangements for this appeal and documents are available on this site.

 

Other current issues.

Bagby Airfield

The refused application for Bagby Airfield (reference no. 09/00231/FUL) is now the subject of an appeal. The appeal is to be dealt with as a Public Inquiry no date has been set. An appeal has also been lodged regarding the Enforcement Notice served by the Council, two further application for the retrospective approval of the geo-textile matting and concrete surfacing (09/03959/FUL) and replacement helicopter landing pad and jet fuel stop facility (09/04039/FUL) which were refused in March 2010 have also been appealed. It is expected that the Planning Inspectorate will be asked to consider all the appeals together.

The local campaign group Action4Refusal have achieved 'Rule 6' status in the forthcoming appeals.I

No date has been set for the joint Inquiry as yet

Further details are available on PublicAccess use reference numbers as follows:

09/00231/FUL - Revised application for the construction of replacement clubhouse with leisure facilities and accommodation, construction of a workshop, 6 hangars with associated works, extension to existing hangar, siting of 4 No 3 metre diameter hangar roof mounted wind turbines, new vehicular access and landscaping works

09/03959/FUL - Retrospective application for provision of geo-textile matting and concrete apron

09/04039/FUL - Replacement helicopter landing pad and jet fuel stop facility

 

Siting of 4 wind turbines at Bullamoor (reference no. 08/04984/FUL) details are available on PublicAccess. The application was considered and defered at the Committee meeting on 12 November 2009 following representations relating to radar interference and aircraft safety. No date has been set for the further consideration of the application.

Earlier updates

 

The application submitted for new homes to be built on the site of York Trailers on Yafforth Road is the subject of a "Planning Performance Agreement" consultation is ongoing as is design work on the proposal. The application reference number is 09/00795/FUL and details can be viewed on PublicAccess. The end date for the Planning Performance Agreement has been extended to the end of April 2010.

There has been the introduction of a new Householder Appeal Service and changes to the appeal process. Full details of this may be obtained from Planning Portal website Opens in a new window.

A Scoping Opinion has been provided for a windfarm near Appleton Wiske. A planning application has not yet been made. The Scoping Opinion reference no.08/03771/SCR can be viewed on PublicAccess

Works have now commenced on the A1/M1 upgrade from Dishforth to Barton. Details are available to view on the Highways Agency website. Opens in a new window

 

A new version of Public Access will become available soon.

You will still be able to view details of the application but if you register as a user then you can 'save' searches and the system will automatically notify you of new applications and changes to any application that matched your search criteria.

For example if you are interested in new applications in the Parish of Easingwold you will be able to run an "Advanced Search" for the Parish of "Easingwold", for cases that have a status of "Application Received". You can then save the search and have the option of being emailed when new cases are received. You can opt out of receiving the email alert of the search results at any time.

You never need to miss out on knowing about applications, appeals or enforcement cases in your area.

 

 

Changes to Householder Permitted Development Rights

On 1st October 2008 changes were introduced to the rights given to householders. For details in an interactive house use www.planningportal.gov.uk Opens in a new window See page /uploads/hhg/houseguide.html

New "Residential Development Enquiry Forms" are available on our website.

The changes relax some rules but tighten others.

Although existing requirements for some developments - including single storey extensions - have changed, the new rules mean that some previously exempt proposals may now need planning permission. Hambleton's development management team are warning that failure to take the new legislation into account may lead to conflict with local planning policies and ultimately possible enforcement action.

Householders, builders, glazing and conservatory firms are being urged to check out the rules before undertaking work - information sheets are being sent out to local companies telling them that planning permission may now be needed for:

- the installation or repair of driveways

- extensions or conservatories to the side of a house

- extensions or conservatories to the rear of a house within two metres of a side boundary

- the construction or erection of any building (shed, garage) within two metres of any boundary

- decking over 30cm in height at any point

- installation of side windows to a house

 

"These developments are only a selection of the changes so it is vital that we are contacted before any building work begins," said Hambleton's Head of Development, Maurice Cann.
"We can give free advice. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that any development has the necessary permission. The consequences of failing to obtain planning permission fall upon the householder, not the builder."

And he said this guidance refers only to planning permission and not to matters relating to building regulations which may be applicable to the work - contact the Councils Building Control office for free advice on enquiries@nybcp.org

Enquires to the district council should be made through forms available in the planning section Hambleton residents living within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park can use the same form but need to refer the matter to the park's Helmsley Office.

 

Discharge of Planning Conditions

On 6th April 2008 changes to the fee regulations introduced a charge for the handling requests for confirmation of compliance with planning conditions attached to planning permissions. From 1st July 2008 Hambleton District Council will commence charging for this service.

This document explains how Hambleton District Council will handle this new requirement. The process of handling requests for confirmation of compliance with planning conditions or the submission of details for consideration in order to secure compliance with conditions remains unchanged. Discussion prior to the submission of details is encouraged if there is any doubt over what is required. The validation checklists will be a helpful reference point of the type and level of detail that is required to deal with many types of condition.

Fees are payable for each request for confirmation of compliance with planning conditions (referred to as "written discharge of conditions"). It makes no difference how many conditions are included in the request the fee remains at either £25 for householder development and £85 for other types of development. If several requests are made to discharge conditions relating to the same application the fee will be payable upon submission of each request.

Government set out the details of the new fee arrangements in the "Town and Country Planning (Application and Deemed Applications) Fees (Amendment)(England) Regulations 2008 (Statutory Instrument 2008/ 958) and in the Department for Communities and Local Government Circular 04/2008. Both documents are available at www.planningportal.gov.uk Opens in a new window

The Council will register your request for discharge of conditions and acknowledge this request and commence work on discharging the conditions once the appropriate fee has been paid. You will be given a reference number for the request and the name of the case officer. The Council will endeavour to respond to your request within 21 days; however the 8 week period in which to give a decision as set out in the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 still applies.

The Council will either confirm compliance with the requirements of the condition within 56 days or will explain to the applicant what remains to be done. Where further work or information is required the submission of this information will not be treated as a 'new request' and will not attract a further fee. If the requested confirmation of compliance can not be given on the basis of the initial request and the necessary amendments or additional information is not forthcoming the Council will write and advise that the confirmation of compliance can not be given. This will normally happen before the expiry of the 56 day period. In this instance a new request will incur a further fee. (Unlike resubmission of planning applications there is no 'free-go' for repeat requests, each new request will incur a fee.)

The Development Management section handles almost all proposals for new land and building uses, new buildings, alterations and extensions to existing buildings and houses and advertisements. It also looks after works to hedgerows and trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders.
The unit gives advice and information on a variety of issues and offers a service whereby it can inform residents of the requirements of any planning permission.

 

Street Naming and Numbering

Do you have planning permission for one of the following?

- New Builds - Domestic or Commercial
- Conversions - Domestic or Commercial
- Change of use to Domestic or Commercial

If so you will need to register for an address with Hambleton District Council's Street Naming and Numbering Officer.

Please note that there is a charge for this service from 1st April 2010 the fees are:

Large Developments which includes a new road name will be £170 for 10 properties or less, plus £20 for each additional property
Small developments which do not include a new road name will be £65 per property
Re-naming of a property will be £25 per property

Please contact the Land and Property Assistant, Development Data, Hambleton District Council, Civic Centre, Stone Cross, Northallerton,
North Yorkshire, DL6 2UU or telephone on 0845 1211 555

Search at the head of this page for Street Naming and you can apply on line.

 

Need a planning consultant to help you?

If you need to independent planning advice from a Planning Consultant please see the Online Directory of Planning Consultants Opens in a new window. This links to a page on the website of the Royal Town Planning Institute

updated 10-03-2010