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

There were no declarations of interest.

The Committee will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 3 January 2013.

Regarding minute 75.4, (Land East and West of Pennycross Close, Plymouth 12/01700/FUL) following the representations made by the applicant, the Lead Planning Officer had confirmed with the applicant that they had received written correspondence from the Planning Authority during the pre-application process.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 3 January 2013.

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

The Chair thanked Paul Westrope, Area Planning Manager, who was retiring from the Local Authority after 26 years of service.

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 Planning Code of Good Practice.

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 85.2 and 85.3.

(Mr William Tall)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally. Delegated authority to Assistant Director of Planning to consider any additional letters of representation up until the deadline for comments (5^th February 2013) and to agree any alternative decisions in consultation with Chair, Vice Chair and Shadow Chair.

(Trathen Properties Ltd)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

An Informative was added to confirm that the applicant/developer should make the occupiers of Central Park Towers aware that this property lies within a resident parking permit scheme which is currently over-subscribed. As such the development will continue to be excluded from obtaining permits and purchasing visitor tickets for use within the scheme

(The Committee heard representations in support of the application).

(Urban Splash)

Decision:

ApplicationGRANTED conditionally subject to S106 Obligation with delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Planning to refuse if the S106 obligation is not signed by 28th March 2013 and a further condition as outlined below.

Condition – Prior to commencement of any commercial operation of the type hereby permitted acoustic insulation should be installed within the unit to prevent any unwarranted noise transmission from the commercial unit to residential properties above. Both clauses below should be met:

a)    The noise mitigation level of the ceiling(s) between the development and any residential development should be a minimum of 55dB DnT, W + Ctr for airborne noise;

b)    The insulation installed should allow the properties above to experience the “Good Room Criteria” as set out in BS8233:1999, such that the noise level experienced within any living  room or bedroom is 30dB LA(5minute).

The Lead Planning Officer would ensure that relevant officers liaise over any future alcohol licensing applications for the Brewhouse to consider disturbance issues raised by local residents.

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

(The Committee heard representations against the application).

(The Committee heard representations in support of the application).

The application was withdrawn.

(Senate Properties (SW) Ltd)

Decision:

ApplicationGRANTED Conditionally Subject to a S106 Obligation, with delegated authority to refuse in the event that the S106 Obligation is not completed by 26th February 2013.

Members noted that there was a typing error on page 66 under Heads of Terms point b, the word “library” should read “health”.

(The Committee heard representations against the application from Councillor Mrs Pengelly and Councillor Wigens ward members).

(The Committee heard representations against the application).

(The Committee heard representations in support of the application).

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

(Councillor Churchill’s proposal to defer the application, having been seconded by Councillor Mrs Foster, was put to the vote and declared lost).

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 20 December 2012 to 21 January 2013, 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, Planning Services, on decisions issued for the period 20 December 2012 to 21 January 2013, including –

·                     Committee decisions

·                     Delegated decisions, subject to conditions where so indicated

·                     Applications withdrawn

·                     Applications returned as invalid

Members noted the planning applications issued.

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.

Members noted the appeal decisions.

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.