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 the 20 October 2011.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 20 October 2011.

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 63.1, 63.3, 63.4 and 63.5.

(Barratt Homes Exeter)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally, subject to inclusion of the additional conditions and informative set out in the addendum report and an additional informative relating to the replacement of the removed chestnut tree elsewhere on the development site.

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

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

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

(Mr Mohamed El Mohamdi)

Decision:

Application WITHDRAWN.

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

(Everything Everywhere Ltd)

Decision:

The Area Planning Manager highlighted an error in the report concerning the item’s referral to Committee.  Members were advised that the matter had been referred by the ward member as a result of concerns raised by residents and not his own personal concerns as reported.

Application GRANTED conditionally, subject to the inclusion of an additional condition relating to noise as set out below –

NOISE

(5)  Noise from the telecommunication equipment within the cabinets at the base of the mast shall not exceed 5dB above the background level at the façade of any neighbouring noise sensitive properties on Skerries Road. The measurements and assessment shall be made in accordance to BS 4142:1997. If the noise levels are identified as exceeding this level, then noise mitigation measures shall be implemented on site within a month of the noise level recording, in accordance with details which shall have been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To protect the amenity of the nearby residents in accordance with policies CS22 and CS34 of the Plymouth Local Development Framework Core Strategy (2006-2021) 2007.

(Councillor Mrs. Bowyer’s proposal to include an additional condition relating to noise, having been seconded by Councillor Delbridge, was put to the vote and declared carried).

(Mr A Reilly)

Decision:

Application REFUSED for the following reason –

IMPACT ON CHARACTER AND RESIDENTIAL AMENITY

(1) In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, the use of the site for the parking of a 10 tonne lorry would result in regular and frequent comings and goings of the vehicle, that would be detrimental to the character of the area, and lead to conditions of noise and disturbance that would be harmful to the amenities and living conditions of neighbours of the site, as well as persons occupying the site. The use of the site for the parking of a 10 tonne lorry would also be harmful to the amenities and living conditions of neighbours, because of the vehicle's visual impact.  The proposal is therefore contrary to policies CS17 and CS 34 of the Core strategy of Plymouth's Local Development Framework 2007 and the Development Guidelines Supplementary Planning Document 2009.

INFORMATIVE

The applicant is reminded that all conditions imposed on the planning permission granted under appeal reference APP/N1160/A/09/2118855 are still in force.

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

(The Vice-Chair took the Chair for this item).

 (At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard representations against the application from Councillors Mrs Beer and Lock, ward members).

 (At the invitation of the Chair, the Committee heard representations against the application from a third party objector).

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

(Councillor Wheeler’s proposal to refuse the application, having been seconded by Councillor Stevens, was put to the vote and declared carried).

(Town House (Plymouth) Ltd)

Decision:

Application MINDED TO GRANT conditionally, subject to a S106 Obligation, defer for further negotiation with developer and ward councilors (to include assessment of option of contribution toward community facilities, delegated to Assistant Director of Development (Planning Services) in consultation with Chair, Vice-Chair and Councillor Stevens.

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

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

(Councillor Wheeler’s proposal to enter into further negotiation with the developer over the Section 106 Obligation, having been seconded by Councillor Williams, was put to the vote and declared carried).

(Morston Assets Ltd)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

Erection of an Arts Faculty Building and Arts Centre unit supporting accommodation 05/00371 - Update on Section 106 Agreement issues

The Assistant Director of Development (Planning Services) informed the Committee that the timeframe for spending part of the S106 money received in connection with this application relating to public transport works was due to expire in December 2011.  The Assistant Director indicated that officers in the Highways and Transport Service had indicated that they were in discussions with the University of Plymouth over extending the time period for the use of these funds.

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 8 October 2011 to 6 November 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 of the Assistant Director of Development (Planning Services) on decisions issued for the period 8 October to 6 November 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.

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