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 in relation to items under discussion at this meeting –

The Committee will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 18 September, 2008.

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on 18 September, 2008, be confirmed as a correct record.

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

Announcements

The Chair made announcements on the following matters –

With regard to (ii) above, Councillor Wildy responded that she hoped Members would be included in this consultation as she was sure they would have a view on the new set-up.  She commented that, in her personal opinion, the Chair should not be sitting where only the Lord Mayor had earned the right to do so.

The Chair undertook to give further consideration to the matter of the seating arrangements and report back to the next meeting.

(In accordance with Section 100(B)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act, 1972,

the Chair brought forward the above item for consideration because of the need to consult and inform Members).

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 Assistant Director of Development (Planning and Regeneration) 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.  Members of the Committee are requested to refer to the attached planning application guidance.

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

Addendum reports were circulated in respect of minute numbers 53.5, 53.10 and 53.13.

(Veeda Clinical Research Ltd.)

Decision:

Application:  MINDED to grant, Defer for signing of S106, Delegated authority to refuse if S106 negotiations not satisfactorily concluded.

(At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard from Councillor Thompson, Ward Members, speaking against the application).

(At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard from the applicant’s agent).

(At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard representations against the application).

(Councillor Browne declared a personal interest in respect of the above item).

(Mrs. Suzanne Wixey)

Decision:

Application DEFERRED for consultation period for amended plans.

(Plymouth City Council Children’s Services Department)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally, subject to an additional Condition (19) – The proposed new buildings shall not be occupied in their entirety until the associated community uses have been provided.  Henceforth, the buildings shall only be occupied in conjunction with the associated community uses.  Reason – To ensure that the community school, character of the development is permanently retained.

(Bedford Villas Developments Ltd.)

Decision:

Application DEFERRED for a site visit.

(Councillor Wildy’s proposal, having been seconded by Councillor Mrs. Bowyer, was put to the vote and declared carried).

(Farmfoods Ltd.)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally, including additional conditions from the addendum report.

(At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard from the applicant).

(Colebrook Community Association)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally, subject to the replacement of Condition 1 with a 2-year consent and inclusion of Site Management Plan within Condition 2.

(At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard from Councillor Mrs. Leaves, Ward Member, speaking in support of the application).

(At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard from the applicant).

(Councillor Nicholson’s proposal, having been seconded by Councillor Wildy, was put

to the vote and declared carried).

(Plymouth City Council)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally, subject to detail of Condition 5 being delegated to Chair, Vice and Shadow.

(At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard from Councillor Bowyer, Ward Member, speaking against the application).

(At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard representations against the application).

(Councillor Nicholson’s proposal, having been seconded by Councillor Mrs. Foster,

was put to the vote and declared carried).

(Mr. David Rodwell)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Victoria Group Ltd.)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Councillor Wheeler declared a personal interest in respect of the above item).

(Plymouth City Council)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Councillor Mrs. Dolan declared a personal interest in respect of the above item).

(Coombe Dean School)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Mr. J. Culham)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Crisplane Ltd.)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Tesco Stores Ltd.)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Mr. A. Crocker)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Mr. Dan Coles)

Decision:

Application REFUSED.

(Mr. Barry Foster)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

Members queried whether this type of application would require permission under the new legislation and stated that a briefing on the new legislation from officers would be welcomed.

(Plymstock School)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

The Assistant Director of Development (Planning and Regeneration) acting under powers delegated to him by the Council will submit a schedule outlining all decisions issued from 8 September to 6 October, 2008, 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 for inspection at First Stop Reception, Civic Centre.

The Committee received a report of the Assistant Director of Development (Planning and Regeneration) on decisions issued for the period 8 September to 6 October, 2008, including –

·         Committee decisions

·         Delegated decisions, subject to conditions where so indicated

·         Applications withdrawn

·         Applications returned as invalid

Resolved that the report be noted.

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 this schedule is available for inspection at First Stop Reception, Civic Centre.

The Committee received a schedule of decisions made by the Planning Inspectorate on appeals arising from the decisions of the City Council.

Resolved that the report be noted.

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.

***PLEASE NOTE***

A SCHEDULE OF VOTING RELATING TO THE MEETING IS ATTACHED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THESE MINUTES.