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

The Committee will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 10 February 2011.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 10 February 2011.

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

The Chair thanked Councillor Mrs Sally Stephens for her contribution to the Planning Committee. Councillor Mrs Stephens has been a valued member of the committee, particularly in her role chairing the committee for the long and arduous committee during which the Sherford development was considered.

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.

An addendum report was submitted in respect of minute number 95.4.

The Director of Development will submit a report on an objection to Tree Preservation Order No. 474.

The Director of Development presented a report (DC/T1/2/1) outlining the circumstances surrounding an objection to the making of Tree Preservation Order No. 474.

The tree officer reported that the trees were located at St Maurice View not St Maurice Road as written in the report.

Agreed that the Tree Preservation Order was confirmed without modification.

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

(Mr Justin Bryce)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Mr John Williams)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Mr and Mrs A Trim)

Decision:

Application REFUSED.

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

(Mr Craig Francis)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally Subject to a S106 Obligation, with delegated authority to refuse in the event that the S106 Obligation is not completed by 10th May 2011. An additional informative that the development would be excluded from obtaining permits or purchasing visitor tickets for use within any future controlled parking zone scheme was added by the committee.

(Councillor Wheelers’ proposal to add the additional informative, having been seconded by Councillor Vincent, was put to the vote and declared carried).

(Councillor Thompson declared a personal interest in respect of the above 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 31 January 2011 to 26 February 2011, 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 from the Assistant Director of Development (Planning Services) on decisions issued for the period 31 January 2011 to 26 February 2011, 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.