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 23 May 2013.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 23 May 2013 subject to –

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; however, the Chair took the opportunity to welcome Councillor Jarvis to his first meeting of the Planning Committee.

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 number 13.2.

(Mr and Mrs Auguste)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Tom Pridham and Amanda Trafford)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Mr and Mrs T Wellington)

Decision:

Application REFUSED as the application was deemed contrary to the Core Strategy policy CS 34 and in particular with respect of point 6 of the policy.

It was further agreed by the Planning Committee that the Assistant Director for Human Resources and Councillor Peter Smith, Deputy Leader are recommended to consider the issue of Plymouth City Council employees not correctly declaring their employment, such as when applying for planning permission, and to review the enforcement procedures that the Council would operate in dealing with any such incidents.

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

(Eagle One Homes Ltd)

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 25 June 2013.

(The Committee heard representations from Councillors Ricketts and Singh, ward members).

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

(Councillor Churchill declared a personal interest in the above item and did not take part in the debate).

(Eagle One Homes Ltd)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(The Committee heard representations from Councillors Ricketts and Singh, ward members).

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

(Councillor Churchill declared a personal interest in the above item and did not take part in the debate).

The Director for Place will submit a report outlining an application to register land at Billacombe Road, Plymstock as a village green.

The Committee considered the report from the Director for Place in respect of the Village Green Application for land at Billacome Road, Plymstock.

Agreed that a non statutory public inquiry is held to consider the Billacombe Road village green application and for the application to then be determined by the Planning Committee.

(Councillor Churchill declared a prejudicial interest in the above item and did not take part in the debate).

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 14 May 2013 to 9 June 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 14 May 2013 to 9 June 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.