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 November 2010.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 18 November, 2010, subject to the following amendment –

Minute 56.7 – 33 Whitleigh Villas, Plymouth 10/01280/OUT. The inclusion of an additional refusal reason, namely “Access Arrangements”.

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

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

The Chair reported that there would be an extra meeting of the Committee on 20 January, 2011, at 1.00 pm to consider the Plymstock Quarry application.  This would be preceded by a site visit on 18 January, 2011, commencing at 9.30 am with the departure of a minibus from the Council House.

The Chair and Vice-Chair invited Committee Members and officers to join them for Christmas drinks and nibbles immediately following the meeting.

(In accordance with Section 100(B)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Chair brought forward the above items 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 64.3, 64.5, 64.6, 64.7, 64.8, 64.9 and 64.10.

(Mr. P. Blackmore)

Decision:

Application REFUSED on the grounds that the proposed development, by virtue of scale, massing and design, would have an unacceptable impact on the adjoining property, and would therefore be contrary to policies CS02, CS34 and the Development Guidelines Supplementary Planning Document.

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

(Mr. M. Hunns)

The Case Officer reported that whilst detailed plans had now been received and refusal reason no. 4 no longer applied, the application was still recommended for refusal for reasons 1-3 as set out in the report.

Decision:

Application REFUSED. 

(At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard from Councillor Haydon, 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’s representative).

(Torr Home)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally, as amended by the addendum report.

(At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard from Councillor Dr. Mahony, 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).

(Visitract Ltd.)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

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

(Urban Splash South West Ltd.)

Decision:

Application MINDED TO GRANT conditionally, as amended by the addendum report, subject to S106 Obligation, delegated authority to Assistant Director of Development and Regeneration (Planning Services) to agree use conditions, delegated authority to refuse if Obligation not signed by 31 January, 2011.

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

(Scott Wilson)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

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

(Scott Wilson)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

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

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

(Drake’s View Ltd.)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally, as amended by the addendum report.

(Councillor Wheeler’s proposal that a significant start be included within the S106 Obligation, having been seconded by Councillor Browne, was put to the vote and declared carried).

(Spectrum Housing Group)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally, as amended by the addendum report, subject to S106 Obligation, delegated authority to refuse if not signed by 30 January, 2011.

(At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard from Councillor Ball, ward member, speaking against the application).

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

(Resound Health)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally, as amended by the addendum report.

(Councillor Lock, having declared a prejudicial interest in respect of the above item, withdrew from the meeting).

(Councillor Roberts, Vice-Chair, took the Chair for consideration of this item).

(At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard from Councillor Lock speaking in support of the application).

(At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard from Councillor Nicholson, ward member, speaking in support of the application).

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 9 November 2010 to 6 December 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 9 November to 6 December, 2010, including –

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

Agreed that the reasons for refusal in respect of delegated decision item no. 7 be forwarded to Councillor Mrs. Foster.

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.

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