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 –

The Committee will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 12 January 2012.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 12 January 2012.

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

Welcome

The Chair extended a warm welcome to councillors and officers from Teignbridge District Council’s Planning Committee who were in attendance to observe proceedings as part of a good-practice sharing exercise.

Microphones

The Chair reminded Members of the problems encountered with the microphones at the last meeting.  He drew attention to the fact that the boxes attached to each microphone were extremely sensitive and could distort the sound if touched.  Members were asked to avoid touching them wherever possible.

(In accordance with Section 100(B)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, the

Chair brought forward the above items of business in order 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.

The following questions were received from members of the public, in accordance with paragraph 10 of the Constitution.

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 94.2.

(Quaker House Outreach Centre)

Decision

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Barratt Homes Exeter)

Decision:

Application DEFERRED for officers to investigate the reasons for refusal suggested by Members in accordance with paragraph 14.7 of the Code of Practice and to provide further information on emergency vehicles and affordable housing.

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

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

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

(Councillor Wheeler’s proposal to defer the application for provision of further information on affordable housing, having been seconded by Councillor Williams, was put to the vote and declared lost).

(Having failed to support the Officer’s recommendation contained in the report, Members considered an alternative proposal to defer the application which, having been moved by Councillor Wheeler and seconded by Councillor Mrs Nicholson, was put to the vote and declared carried).

(Sarsen Housing Association)

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 1 March 2012.

(Amber New Homes and Developments Ltd.)

Decision:

Application REFUSED for the following reasons –

DETRIMENTAL TO RESIDENTIAL AMENITY AND CHARACTER OF THE AREA

(1)  The proposed House in Multiple Occupation would be detrimental to the amenities enjoyed by the residential occupiers of properties in Salisbury Road, Rosebery Avenue and Durham Avenue, by virtue of the intensity of the proposed use and the close relationship with neighbouring residential properties. The residential environment of adjoining and nearby properties would be likely to be harmed by the number of comings and goings, noise, car fumes and other disturbance arising from the proposed development. Consequently the proposal is contrary to policy CS22 and CS34 of the adopted Plymouth Local Development Framework Core Strategy (2006-2021) 2007.

INADEQUATE PROVISION OF PARKING

(2)  No adequate provision is proposed to be made for the parking of cars of persons residing at or visiting the development. Vehicles used by such persons would therefore have to stand on the public highway giving rise to conditions likely to cause:-

(a)  Damage to amenity;

(b)  Prejudice to public safety and convenience;

(c)  Interference with the free flow of traffic on the highway

which is contrary to Policy CS28 and CS34 of the adopted City of Plymouth Local Development Framework Core Strategy adopted April 2007

INADEQUATE PROVISION OF REFUSE BIN STORAGE

(3)  The application has failed to demonstrate that adequate access and provision would be made for the storage of refuse for the proposed development of a ten bedroom HMO, contrary to Policy CS28 and CS34 of the adopted City of Plymouth Local Development Framework Core Strategy adopted April 2007.

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

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

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

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

The Director for Development will submit a proposal to amend the existing 106 Agreement in relation to Drakes Circus (99/0707) for approval.

The Director of Development submitted a report which proposed an amendment to the existing 106 agreement in relation to Drakes Circus (99/0707) and to make available funds to help deliver a children’s play area in Plymouth City Centre.

Agreed to instruct the Assistant Director for Planning Services to undertake a deed of variation which amends clause 9 of the existing 106 Agreement as discussed in this report, changing the subject of the obligation from childcare facilities to the provision of children’s play and allowing the Council five years from the date of this decision for its expenditure.

The Director for Development will submit a report requesting the referral of a Public Path (Special) Extinguishment Order to the Secretary of State for determination by public inquiry.

Appendices are available online at http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/pporidgewayschool

Further to minute 55.2, the Director for Development submitted a report requesting the referral of a Public Path (Special) Extinguishment Order to the Secretary of State for determination by public inquiry.  Members were advised that a minor administrative error in the last report had prevented the Order from being enacted.  The demarcation of alternative routes had now been included and the report was resubmitted for Members’ consideration.

Agreed to authorise the referral of the Order to the Secretary of State and allow the confirmation of the Order to be considered by public inquiry.

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

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 3 January 2012 to 29 January 2012 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 3 to 29 January 2012, 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.

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***PLEASE NOTE***

A SCHEDULE OF VOTING RELATING TO THE MEETING IS ATTACHED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THESE MINUTES.