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 5 April 2012.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 5 April 2012, subject to the following amendments-

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

The Chair requested that the Lead Planning Officer update the committee on new requirements outlined in Section 143 of the Localism Act 2012, it was reported that -

Section 143 makes local finance considerations a material consideration when deciding applications for planning permission in England. Such local financial considerations cover –

·        grants or other financial assistance provided by government;

·        sums a relevant authority receives in payment of Community Infrastructure Levy.

In future information required with regard to section 143 would be provided within case officers reports.

(In accordance with Section 100(B)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the Chair brought forward the above item for urgent consideration because of the need to notify Members in accordance with the Localism Act 2012).

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 for Planning 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, 5.3 and 5.4.

(Mr P Luke)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Mr D Wraighte)

Decision:

ApplicationDEFERRED for site visit to further consider issues of amenity, highways and development of the site in its entirety.

(The Committee heard representations against the application from Councillor Mrs Beer, ward member).

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

(T & O Developments)

Decision:

Application REFUSED as deemed contrary to the following core strategy policies –

CS02 – in respect to the design and character of the new development

CS05 – in respect to loss of a viable employment site required to meet the local area employment needs

CS34 (3,4,6 and 7) – in respect to detailed neighbour considerations

(The Committee heard representations against the application from Councillor Dr Mahony, ward member via a written submission).

(The Committee heard representations against the application).

(The Committee heard representations in support of the application from the applicant’s agent).

(Councillor Nicholson’s proposal to refuse the application, on the reasons as stated above, having been seconded by Councillor Darcy, was put to the vote and declared carried).

(Councillor J Smith declared a personal interest on the above item)

In compliance with S143 of the Localism Act the local finance consideration would relate to New Homes Bonus.  In the case of this application a total New Homes Bonus incentive of approximately £57,660 could apply over a 6 year period based on 7 properties being sold within Council Tax band C and D.

The committee was informed by the lead planning officer that the Localism Act also contained provisions under section 123 for a Local Planning Authority to refuse to determine applications where the land/property is the subject of an enforcement notice.

The committee was informed that this section of the act is not relevant to this specific application since the application was registered before the act came into effect. The Chair, Vice-Chair, Shadow lead and lead planning officer would discuss the future approach to using this power outside of the meeting. 

(Hadley Property Group)

Decision:

Application DEFERRED for further negotiation with the developer and local residents over local employment opportunities, parking, noise and accessibility.

(The Committee heard representations against the application from Councillor K Taylor, ward member).

(The Committee heard representations against the application).

(The Committee heard representations in support of the application from the applicant’s agent).

(Councillor Nicholson’s proposal to defer for further negotiation with the developer over consultation, having been seconded by Councillor Wheeler, was put to the vote and declared carried).

In compliance with S143 of the Localism Act the local finance consideration would relate to New Homes Bonus.  In the case of this application a total New Homes Bonus incentive of approximately £490,219 could apply over a 6 year period based on 73 properties being sold within Council Tax band B.

The Director for Place will present a report requesting approval for a Section 106 variation in relation to planning consents 05/00440 and 05/00953.

Agreed that the Committee instruct the Assistant Director for Planning Services to prepare and complete a deed of variation which amends the existing S106 obligation as follows-

The Assistant Director for Planning, acting under powers delegated to him by the Council, will submit a schedule outlining all decisions issued from 27 March to the 20 May 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 27 March to 20 May 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.

(Councillor Mrs Foster Declared a personal interest on the above item)

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.