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 15 August 2013.

It was commented by members that Councillor Darcy should be included in the schedule of voting as voting for both the additional S106 requirement and to grant conditionally in relation to agenda item 30.1 – Plymouth Argyle Football Company Ltd, Home Park, Outland Road, Plymouth 13/00942/FUL.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting on 15 August 2013, subject to the above amendment.

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 numbers 39.2, 39.4 and 39.5.

(Mr Anthony Hollick)

Decision:

ISSUED Lawful Use Certificate (Ex).

(Mr Martin Cox)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Mr M Thomas)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Eliot Design & Build Limited)

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 26/09/2013.

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

(A Planning Committee site visit was held on 11 September 2013 in respect of this item).

(Fulcrum Power Generation Limited)

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally, subject to the consideration of two possible extra conditions in relation to noise and air pollution. The drafting of these conditions is delegated to the Assistant Director for Planning Services in consultation with the Chair, Councillor Stevens, the Vice-Chair, Councillor Tuohy, and the nominated opposition spokesperson, Councillor Nicholson.

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

(Councillor Wheeler’s proposal to insert two additional conditions, having been seconded by Councillor Stevens, was put to the vote and declared carried).

(A Planning Committee site visit was held on 11 September 2013 in respect of this item).

(Mr Andy Tibbs)

Decision:

Application DEFERRED to provide clarification and further consideration of the following issues:

(i)          the exact height of the balcony and whether this was part of the original approved scheme;

(ii)        the exact height of the window installed in the side of the garage;

(iii)       the exact height and dimensions of the garage in comparison to the original approved scheme;

(iv)       the exact height and dimensions of the roof in comparison to the original approved scheme.

(The Committee heard representations from Councillor Nicholson, ward member).

(Councillor Darcy’s proposal to defer the application, having been seconded by Councillor Smith, was put to the vote and declared carried).

(A Planning Committee site visit was held on 11 September 2013 in respect of this item).

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 August 2013 to 2 September 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 3 August 2013 to 2 September 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.