Please Contact: Emma Denny
Please email: emma.denny@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Please Direct Dial on: 01263 516010
01 March 2012
A meeting of the Cabinet of North Norfolk District Council will be held in the Council Chamber at
the Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer on Monday, 12 March 2012 at 10.00 a.m.
At the discretion of the Chairman, a short break will be taken after the meeting has been running
for approximately one and a half hours. Coffee will be available in the staff restaurant at 9.30 a.m.
and at the break.
Members of the public who wish to ask a question or speak on an agenda item are requested to
arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. It will not always be possible to
accommodate requests after that time. This is to allow time for the Committee Chair to rearrange
the order of items on the agenda for the convenience of members of the public. Further information
on the procedure for public speaking can be obtained from Democratic Services, Tel: 01263
516047, Email: democraticservices@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Sheila Oxtoby
Chief Executive
To: Mrs H Eales, Mr T FitzPatrick, Mrs A Fitch-Tillett, Mr T Ivory, Mr K Johnson, Mr J Lee,
Mr W Northam.
All other Members of the Council for information.
Members of the Management Team, appropriate Officers, Press and Public.
If you have any special requirements in order
to attend this meeting, please let us know in advance
If you would like any document in large print, audio, Braille, alternative format
or in a different language please contact us
Chief Executive: Sheila Oxtoby
Corporate Directors: Nick Baker & Steve Blatch
Tel 01263 513811 Fax 01263 515042 Minicom 01263 516005
Email districtcouncil@north-norfolk.gov.uk Web site northnorfolk.org
AGENDA
1.
TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
2.
MINUTES
(attached – p.1)
To approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 06
February 2012.
3.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS
To receive questions from the public, if any.
4.
ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS
To determine any other items of business which the Chairman decides should be
considered as a matter of urgency pursuant to Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government
Act 1972.
5.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Members are asked at this stage to declare any interests that they may have in any of the
following items on the agenda. The Code of Conduct for Members requires that
declarations include the nature of the interest and whether it is a personal or prejudicial
interest.
6.
MEMBERS TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT GROUP
(attached – p.6 )
To receive and consider the minutes of the meeting of the Member Training Development
and Support Group held on 7th December 2011.
7.
PLANNING POLICY AND BUILT HERITAGE WORKING PARTY
(attached – p. 9)
To receive and consider the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Policy and Built
Heritage Working Party held on 20 February 2012.
The following recommendation has been made to Cabinet:
MINUTE 24: RUSSELL TERRACE MUNDESLEY ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION
That Cabinet be recommended to agree to the confirmation of the Direction under
Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order
1995 at Nos 1-23 Russell Terrace, Mundesley, to cover the following matters:
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Alterations to elevations and architectural details
Satellite dishes
Roof and chimneys
Roof Windows
Doors and windows
Painting facades
Hardstandings and curtilage walls
Solar panels
and that formal notification of affected households be carried out and a press release
be issued.
8.
BUDGET MONITORING 2011/12 – PERIOD 10
(attached – p.14)
(Appendix A – p 25.; Appendix B – p.37; Appendix C – p.38)
Summary:
Conclusions:
Recommendations:
Cabinet member(s):
All
Contact Officer,
telephone number, and
e-mail:
9.
This report presents the budget monitoring position for
the revenue account and capital programme to the end
of period 10 (31 January 2012) and also includes a
review of the current capital programme.
The position at the end of January 2012 is showing a
projected underspend of £21,807. The overall position will
continue to be monitored over the remaining periods of the
current financial year.
It is recommended that:
1) Cabinet note the contents of the report and the revenue
account forecast for the current financial year;
2) That Cabinet note the current position in relation to the
2011/12 capital programme;
3) Delegated Authority is given to the Chief Executive and the
Strategic Director Community in consultation with the relevant
Cabinet Portfolio Members to set the new planning fees
covering pre-application and ‘Do I need planning permission’
enquiries.
Ward(s) affected:
All
Duncan Ellis, Acting Financial Services Manager, 01263
516330, Duncan.Ellis@north-norfolk.gov.uk
NORTH WALSHAM TOWN CENTRE: REGENERATION AND INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
(attached – p. 40)
Summary:
Conclusions:
North Walsham’s town centre has for many years suffered
from a lack of investment. Recently, however various actions
have been taken to improve key sites and other schemes are
in the pipeline. North Norfolk District Council is now
determined to drive improvement and take advantage of
development proposals through a series of initiatives and
interventions in partnership with North Walsham Town
Council and others. This report identifies a series of actions
that are considered necessary to help address these
challenges.
It is necessary to take appropriate and timely action in order
to make informed decisions which will influence future
investment in North Walsham town centre. The evidence,
support and advice identified in this report should be
procured as soon as possible. The procurement of a
commercial property advisor (under a framework contract)
will also assist in the implementation of other property related
projects elsewhere in the District.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that authority be given to procure the
retail demand/ capacity study, the property advisor
framework contract; and the design brief/ architectural
feasibility report outlined in paragraph 1.9 of this report,
within the budget limits identified.
Cabinet member(s):
Wards affected:
All
North Walsham West, North Walsham North and North
Walsham East
Robert Young
01263 516162,
robert.young@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Officer
Telephone number:
e-mail:
10.
11.
INTRODUCTION OF FEES FOR PRE-APPLICATION ADVICE AND “DO I NEED
PLANNING PERMISSION?” ENQUIRIES
(attached – p. 45)
(Appendix D - p. 49)
Summary:
This report seeks authority for the adoption of a schedule of
charges covering pre-application advice and “Do I need planning
permission?” enquiries
Recommendations:
That Cabinet recommends to Council the adoption of these
proposals following consultation with local agents, the
development industry, the Overview and Scrutiny Committee
and the consideration of the outcome thereof by the Corporate
Director and Head of Planning and Building Control in
consultation with the Portfolio Holder, prior to implementation
with effect from 1 May 2012.
Cabinet member(s):
Ward(s) affected:
Contact Officer:
Telephone number:
e-mail:
Keith Johnson
All
Steve Oxenham
01263 516135
Steve.oxenham@north-norfolk.gov.uk
NORTH NORFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL TENANCY STRATEGY
(attached – p. 51)
(Appendix E – p. 55; Appendix F – p. 58)
Summary:
The Council is required to have a Tenancy Strategy within 12
months of the enactment of the Localism Act 2011. The
Tenancy Strategy is presented for consideration and adoption.
Conclusions:
The Council is required to have a Tenancy Strategy within 12
months of the enactment of the Localism Act 2011. The
Strategy encourages social landlords in North Norfolk through
the use of fixed term tenancies, Affordable Rent and Transfers
to:
•
Maintain stable and sustainable communities especially
in more rural parts of the district where local community
infrastructure such as schools and shops are supported
by balanced populations including newly forming
households and young families
•
Make better use of the existing social housing stock
through enabling a reduction in under occupation
•
Ensure that specialist accommodation can be made
available to households most in need.
Recommendations:
To agree the North Norfolk District Council Tenancy
Strategy and recommend to Full Council for adoption.
Cabinet member(s):
Wards affected
All
All
Contact Officer: telephone Karen Hill, Housing Services Manager
number:
01263 516183
and e-mail:
Karen.hill@north-norfolk.gov.uk
12.
13.
COUNCIL TAX AND NATIONAL NON DOMESTIC RATES – DELEGATION FOR
MAGISTRATES COURT PROCEEDINGS
(attached – p. 65)
Summary:
A report requesting that officers within the Revenues Service be
authorised to appear in the Magistrates Court on behalf of North
Norfolk District Council, to defend or prosecute for the non
payment of Council Tax and National Non Domestic Rates.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the officers named in the report be
authorised to appear in the Magistrates Court, to prosecute
or defend for the non payment of Council Tax and National
Non Domestic Rates on behalf of North Norfolk District
Council.
Cabinet Member(s)
Wards affected
Contact Officer,
Telephone number:
And email:
Cllr Wyndham Northam
All
Louise Wolsey
01263 516081
louise.wolsey@north-norfolk.gov.uk
NORTH NORFOLK CAR PARK ORDER
A report outlining the objections received and the Council’s response.
(Please note this report is to follow)
14.
EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
To pass the following resolution:
“That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the press and public be
excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that they
involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs _ of Part I of
Schedule 12A (as amended) to the Act.”
15.
TO CONSIDER ANY EXEMPT MATTERS ARISING FROM CONSIDERATION OF THE
PUBLIC BUSINESS OF THE AGENDA