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

The following declarations of interest were made by Councillors 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

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 28 April 2011.

The Chair welcomed new member Councillor Churchill, returning member Councillor Mrs Nicholson and substitute member Councillor Mrs Aspinall to the committee.

The Chair highlighted that some officers had been subject to undue criticism by members at previous meetings of the committee.

The Chair reminded members to familiarise themselves with the policy document on the protocol for member employee relations.

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 5.2 and 5.4.

(Mr. Michael Askew)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Mr. Stephen Darke)

Decision:

Application REFUSED on the grounds that-

1. the proposed development, by virtue of the odours likely to be created, would have a detrimental impact on the amenities of the surrounding residential area, and as such would be contrary to the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Policy CS22 (1);

2. the proposed development includes an unsatisfactory car parking area and a dangerous access. These elements of the scheme would create conditions which would be prejudicial to public safety. As such  the proposed development would be contary to the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Policy CS34 (7 and 8).

(At the invitation of the Chair, the committee heard representations against the application from Councillor Mrs Beer, Ward Councillor).

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

(Persimmon Homes South West)

Decision:

Application DEFERRED for a site visit and to allow officers to further consider the proposed development in terms of development plan policy for the wider area and report back to committee.

(At the invitation of the Chair the Committee heard representations against the application from Councillor Nicholson, Ward Councilor.)

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

(Councillor Mrs. Nicholson’s proposal to defer for a site visit, having been seconded by Councilor Browne, was put to the vote and declared carried.)

(Secretary of State for Defence)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

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 16 April to 22 May 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 16 April to 22 May 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 raised concerns that the delegated authority had been used to refuse application 10/01181/FUL on the basis of inadequate car parking and cycle storage. The application would have resulted in a net reduction of dwellings and therefore should not have been refused on the basis of inadequate car parking.

The lead planning officer advised the committee that the decision was based on the change of use from six bedsits to self-contained flats and it was the officer’s opinion that occupiers of the proposed flats would be more likely to own vehicles.

The committee requested that officers consider adding informatives on decision notices advising that new residential occupiers could be excluded from existing or future Residents' Parking Permit schemes, instead of refusing permission for such proposals on car parking grounds.

 Agreed that the report be noted.

Agreed that the report be noted.

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.