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

There were no declarations of interest made by members.

The Committee will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 20 March 2025.

The minutes of the meeting held on 20 March 2025 were agreed as a correct record.

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

There were no items of Chair’s urgent business.

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 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.

Applicant: Mr Andrew Pascoe

Ward: Compton

Recommendation: Grant Conditionally

Applicant: Mr Andrew Pascoe

Ward: Compton

Decision: Application GRANTED conditionally

The Committee agreed to grant the application conditionally:

For (10)

Councillors: Stevens, Penrose, Allen, Freeman, Penberthy, McNamara, M.Smith, McCarty, Watkin, P.Nicholson.

Against (0)

Absent/Did Not Vote (1)

Councillor Darcy

Applicant: Mr Beech and Ms Pennack

Ward: Plymstock Dunstone

Recommendation: Grant Conditionally

Applicant: Mr Beech and Ms Pennack

Ward: Plymstock Dunstone

Decision: Application GRANTED conditionally

The Committee agreed to grant the application conditionally:

For (10)

Councillors: Stevens, Penrose, Allen, Freeman, Penberthy, McNamara, M.Smith, McCarty, Watkin, P.Nicholson.

Against (0)

Absent/Did Not Vote (1)

Councillor Darcy

Applicant: Mr Hicks

Ward: Drake

Recommendation: Grant Conditionally

Applicant: Mr Hicks

Ward: Drake

Decision: Application GRANTED conditionally

Ethan Bell (Planning Officer) delivered the report;

Nathan Coombs (applicant) spoke to the application;

The Committee agreed to grant the application conditionally:

For (10)

Councillors: Stevens, Penrose, Allen, Freeman, Penberthy, McNamara, M.Smith, McCarty, Watkin, P.Nicholson.

Against (0)

Absent/Did Not Vote (1)

Councillor Darcy

Applicant: Ms Susan Beesley

Ward: Sutton and Mount Gould

Recommendation: Grant Conditionally

Applicant: Ms Susan Beesley

Ward: Sutton and Mount Gould

Decision: Application GRANTED conditionally

Sam Lewis (Planning Officer) delivered the presentation;

Councillor Aspinall Spoke in the capacity of Ward Councillor;

Mrs Linda Maynard spoke in the capacity of Objector;

Mr Tom Drewry Spoke in the Capacity of Supporter (architect);

Following Committee discussions, Councillor P.Nicholson proposed a motion to defer the application, with the Committee minded to agree, conditionally. This was seconded by Councillor Watkin.

This motion was not passed:

For (3)

Councillors: Watkin, Freeman and P.Nicholson.

Against: (7)

Councillors: Stevens, Penrose, McCarty, M.Smith, McNamara, Penberthy and Allen.

Absent/Did Not Vote (1)

Councillor Darcy

Following further debate, the Committee agreed to grant the application, subject to an amendment to Condition 4, construction traffic management plan, to require consultation with Ward Members on any submitted construction management details.

For (7)

Councillors: Stevens, Penrose, McCarty, M.Smith, McNamara, Penberthy and Allen.

Against (3)

Councillors: Watkin, Freeman and P.Nicholson.

Absent/Did Not Vote (1)

Councillor Darcy

The Committee agreed to adjourn at 17:24 for a comfort break.

The Committee reconvened at 17:30.

Applicant: Mr Nathan Stonecliffe

Ward: Plympton Erle

Recommendation: Grant Conditionally

Applicant: Mr Nathan Stonecliffe

Ward: Plympton Erle

Decision: Application GRANTED conditionally

Luke Valentine (Planning Officer) delivered the presentation;

Councillor Terri Beer spoke in the capacity of Ward Councillor;

Mrs Janet Skinner spoke in the capacity of objector.

Following discussions, the Committee agreed to grant the application, conditionally.

For (9)

Councillors: Stevens, Penrose, Allen, Freeman, Penberthy, McNamara, M. Smith, McCarty, Watkin,

Against (1)

Councillor P. Nicholson.

Absent/Did Not Vote (1)

Councillor Darcy

The Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, acting under powers delegated to him by the Council, will submit a schedule outlining all decisions issued from 19 March 2025 to 11 April 2025 including –

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 for the period 19 March 2025 to 11 April 2025.

A schedule of decisions made by the Planning Inspectorate on appeals arising from the decision of the City Council will be submitted.  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 schedule of appeal decisions made by the Planning Inspectorate.

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it (they) involve(s) the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph(s) … of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

There were no items of exempt business.