The meeting covered several planning applications and appeal decisions. The most significant discussions involved a proposed extension at 13 Matlock Road, Catron, a new care home extension at Coom Dingle, 14 Queens Park Road, Catron, and a new dwelling at Rivington House, Rockfield Road, Oxsted. The committee also reviewed recent appeal decisions.

13 Matlock Road, Catron

The committee discussed a planning application for a part-two-storey, part-single-storey rear extension at 13 Matlock Road. The proposal included a terrace area and ramps for access. Objectors, including Pauline Hayes, raised concerns about the extension's impact on privacy, light, and the character of the area. Councillors debated the overbearing nature of the extension and its compliance with planning regulations. Ultimately, the committee voted to refuse the application based on its scale, design, bulk, and mass, which were deemed harmful to the character and appearance of the area and the amenities of neighboring residents.

Coom Dingle, 14 Queens Park Road, Catron

The committee reviewed an application for a single-storey rear extension to a care home at Coom Dingle, 14 Queens Park Road. The extension would add 15 bedrooms and was designed to minimize visual impact. Concerns were raised about parking and the potential impact on the nearby park. The applicant's agent, Sam Peacock, emphasized the need for dementia care in the area. The committee added a condition for a construction management plan and approved the application, noting that the parking survey indicated sufficient capacity.

Rivington House, Rockfield Road, Oxsted

The committee discussed a proposal for a new detached dwelling at Rivington House, Rockfield Road. Objectors, including Sheila Frost and Councillor Neil Rivers, argued that the development was out of character with the area and would harm biodiversity and neighbor amenities. The applicant's agent, Tim Blackman, cited similar approved developments nearby. The committee ultimately refused the application, citing its inappropriate backland development, overdevelopment of the site, and significant harm to the character and appearance of the area.

Duffers, 5 West Hill Bank, Oxsted

The committee reviewed an application for a first-floor extension at Duffers, 5 West Hill Bank. Objector Susan Sidl argued that the extension would cause significant loss of outlook and visual intrusion. The applicant, Katie Lewis, emphasized the need for the extension to accommodate her daughter's medical needs. The committee debated the impact on visual amenity and the necessity of the extension. They ultimately refused the application, citing its overbearing impact on the neighboring property.

Recent Appeal Decisions

The committee reviewed recent appeal decisions, including:

• Frift Manor: Appeal dismissed for a dwelling in the Greenbelt due to its unsustainable location.
• Three Dwellings Replacing Agricultural Buildings: Appeal dismissed for inappropriate development in the Greenbelt.
• Phone Masts: Appeals dismissed for 15m and 18m phone masts in New Farving Down and Pollard's Oak Crescent due to visual impact and insufficient assessment of alternative sites.

Urgent Business

The next planning committee meeting was rescheduled from July 4th to July 11th due to a scheduling conflict.