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 4 March, 2010.

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on 4 March, 2010, be confirmed as a correct record, subject to the amendment of minute 90.6 to read –

“Application DEFERRED for further consideration of the widening of the access road and turning facilities.  Authority for approval delegated to the Assistant Director of Development in consultation with Vice-Chair and nominated Labour and Conservative Committee Members”.

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 Assistant Director of Development (Planning Services) 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 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 submitted in respect of minute numbers 99.3, 99.4, 99.6 and 99.7.

(Mr. Daniel Devall)

Decision:

Application GRANTED.

(Mr. G. Luscombe)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(London & Westcountry Estates Limited)

Further to the addendum report, the Committee was informed that an additional representation had been received relating to the retention of the retaining wall.

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally (including the addition of conditions 29, 30 and 31, as detailed within the addendum report) subject to a S106 Agreement, delegated authority to refuse in event of S106 not signed by 14 April, 2010.

(Councillor Nicholson, having been proposed by the Chair and seconded by Councillor Viney, was appointed Vice-Chair for this particular item).

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

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

(Councillors Delbridge, Michael Foster, Mrs. Stephens and Thompson, having declared prejudicial interests in respect of the above item, withdrew from the meeting).

(Cavanna Homes (Cornwall) Ltd.)

Further to the addendum report, the Committee was informed that additional representations had been received in respect of the overlooking of plot 56 and inadequate community involvement.  Members were also advised that a 28-signature petition opposing the development had also been submitted.

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally (including the addition of condition 4 and informative 2, as detailed within the addendum report).

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

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

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

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

(Councillors Delbridge and Michael Foster, having declared prejudicial interests in respect of the above item, withdrew from the meeting).

(Alston Homes Ltd.)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally subject to the amendment of condition 10, as detailed below, and to a S106 Agreement, delegated authority to refuse in event of S106 not signed by 1 July, 2010.

EXTERNAL MATERIALS

(10) Notwithstanding the materials demonstrated on the submitted plans, no development shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted, which shall include hanging slate and render, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

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

(Mr. Frank Phillips)

Further to the addendum report, the Committee was informed that additional representations had been received in respect of overlooking and overshadowing.

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally (including the addition of condition 8, as detailed within the addendum report).

(Mr. and Mrs. Rowland)

Further to the addendum report, the Committee was informed that additional representations had been received in respect of the site’s unsuitability for residential use and health and safety.

Decision:

Application DEFERRED for further information.

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

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

(Councillor Nicholson’ proposal to defer for further information, having been seconded by Councillor Wheeler, was put to the vote and declared carried).

The Assistant Director of Development (Planning Services) acting under powers delegated to him by the Council will submit a schedule outlining all decisions issued from 19 February to 19 March, 2010, 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 Services) on decisions issued for the period 23 February to 19 March, 2010, 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.

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