In the absence of Councillor Tina Tuohy the Chair proposed Councillor Sam Davey to act as vice-chairman for this meeting. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Jarvis and following a vote was agreed.

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

The following declaration of interest was made in accordance with the code of conduct –

The Committee will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 18 July 2013.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting on 18 July 2013.

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 number 30.1.

The Assistant Director for Planning Services acting under powers delegated to him by the Council will submit a schedule outlining all decisions issued from 8 July to 2 August 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3)  Applications withdrawn;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 8 July 2013 to 2 August 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.