Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda.

The following declarations of interest were made in accordance with the code of conduct.

The Committee will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 23 July 2020.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 23 July 2020.

To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

There Chair reported that agenda item 6.1, 1 Zion Street had been withdrawn.

The Chair will receive and respond to questions from members of the public submitted in accordance with the Council’s procedures. Questions shall not normally exceed 50 words in length and the total length of time allowed for public questions shall not exceed 10 minutes. Any question not answered within the total time allowed shall be the subject of a written response.

There were no questions from members of the public.

The Service Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure will submit a schedule asking Members to consider Applications, Development proposals by Local Authorities and statutory consultations under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

The Committee considered the following applications, development proposals by local authorities and statutory consultations submitted under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990, and the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservations Areas) Act, 1990.

This planning application has been withdrawn.

Mrs Rosemary Anne Hayes

Decision:

Minded to grant and delegated authority to the Service Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure to approve subject to a shadowing study that officers find acceptable in consultation with Councillor Stevens, Councillor Winter, Councillor Nicholson and Ward Councillors.

Councillor Nicholson proposed and Councillor Corvid seconded.  The Chair declared this carried.

 (The Committee heard from Councillor Mrs Bridgeman, Ward Councillor).

(The Committee heard from Faye Stewart, on behalf of the applicant).

(A site visit was held on 19 August 2020 in respect of this item).

Mr Ryan Bonney

Decision:

Refused for the following reasons:

1.           The proposed development will, by virtue of its height and position, substantially block historic and iconic views to and from the Turnchapel Conservation Area that help to define the city and enable a visual and physical connection to the water environment. The proposal will have a negative impact on the character of Turnchapel and the appearance of Plymouth’s waterfront; and it is considered contrary to Policies PLY20 DEV20 and DEV21

2.          The proposed development will, by virtue of its height and position, visually dominate and have a negative impact upon the significance, character, setting and local distinctiveness of designated heritage assets including the Turnchapel Conservation Area and the Grade II listed dwellings on Boringdon Terrace, contrary to Policy DEV21

3.          The proposed development, by virtue of its design, materials, height and position, will have a negative impact upon the landscape, townscape and seascape character and cause harm to the South West Coast Path and the historic environment, contrary to Policies DEV20, DEV21 and DEV23

(The Committee heard from Councillor Ms Watkin and took no part in the discussion or vote).

(The Committee heard from Linzie Wishart, in objection to the application).

(The Committee heard from Ryan Bonney on behalf of the application).

(A site visit was held on 19 August 2020 in respect of this application).

Members noted the Planning Enforcement Report.

The Service Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, acting under powers delegated to him by the Council, will submit a schedule outlining all decisions issued since the last meeting –

1)  Committee decisions;

2)  Delegated decisions, subject to conditions where so indicated;

3)  Applications withdrawn;

4)  Applications returned as invalid.

Please note that these Delegated Planning Applications are available to view online at: http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/planningapplicationsv4/welcome.asp

The Committee noted the report from the Service Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure on decisions issued since the last meeting.