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 3 June 2010.

Agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 3 June, 2010, be agreed as a correct record subject to the following amendment to the voting schedule –

Councillor Thompson voted against 6.3 – 10 Tretower Close, Plymouth 10/00392/FUL not 6.2 – 12 South Down Road, Beacon Park, Plymouth 10/00207/FUL, as indicated.

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

Plymstock Quarry

Members were informed there would be two opportunities to view the model of the Plymstock Quarry development, the first being outside of the Council Chamber at the next meeting of the Committee on 29 July and the second at Plymstock Library between the hours of 2.00-6.00 p.m. on 30 July, 2010.

(In accordance with Section 100(B)84)(b) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the Chair brought forward the above item of business because of the need to 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 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 15.1, 15.3, 15.4, 15.6,15.7 and 15.8.

(Yealmpstone Farm Primary School)

Debate took place on the Chair’s proposal to allow a second speaker in support of this item.  Legal advice was given to the effect that the Code of Good Practice had been adopted by the Committee as a guide to how the Committee should operate, and that the code clearly stated the position on the requirements for public speakers.  However, if the Committee were minded they were able to use their discretion as to allowing a second speaker in particular circumstances.

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally, subject to the inclusion of a further condition relating to the replacement elsewhere on site of the cherry tree.

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

(The Chair’s proposal to allow a second speaker in support of this item, having been put to the vote, was declared carried).

(Mr. and Mrs. Davies)

Decision:

Application REFUSED.

(Mrs. K. Solano)

The Committee was informed that a further letter of representation had been received claiming a discrepancy in the height that the courtyard area had been raised.  The officer advised that the figure of 400mm quoted in the report related to the actual increase in height between the former and new courtyard levels, not the total height difference from ground level which was 1m.

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

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

(Councillor Wheeler’s proposal to defer the item, having been seconded by Councillor Stevens, was put to the vote and declared lost.)

(Mr. and Mrs. Michael Foren)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Mrs. Julie Bees)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Harbour Avenue Limited)

Decision:

Application DEFERRED whilst a Phase 2 site investigation and risk assessment regarding contamination be considered.

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

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

(Councillor Mrs. Bowyer’s movement of the officer’s amended recommendation to defer, having been seconded by Councillor Delbridge, was put to the vote and declared carried).

(Mr. James Sutherland)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

To consider a report on an objection to preservation order no. 467.

The Director of Development submitted a report advising that one objection had been received to the making of Tree Preservation Order No. 469, whilst four had been received in support.

Agreed that the Order be confirmed without modification.

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 25 May 2010 to 18 June 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 25 May to 18 June, 2010, including –

• Committee decisions
• Delegated decisions, subject to conditions where so indicated
• Applications withdrawn
• Applications returned as invalid

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.

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.