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 12 September 2013.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting on 12 September 2013.

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

The Chair thanked Ray Williams, Major Developments Team Leader, who was retiring from the Local Authority after 41 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.

The following question was received from a member of the public, in accordance with paragraph 10 of the Constitution.

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 47.2 and 47.5.

(Mr Andy Tibbs)

Decision:

Application REFUSED as the application was deemed contrary to the Core Strategy Policy CS34 in respect of the development not being compatible with its surroundings in terms of its visual impact and local context.

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

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

(Councillor Nicholson declared a private interest in respect of this item).

Development Securities (Marsh Mills) 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 16 December 2013.

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

(A Planning Committee site visit was held on 9 October 2013 in respect of this item).

Taylor Wimpey Exeter

Decision:

Application GRANTED subject to conditions, an amendment to condition (7) to remove the word ‘other’, and the satisfactory completion of a S106 legal agreement, defer for expiry of advertisement period with delegated authority to determine (delegated authority sought to refuse the application if the S106 is not signed by 13 November 2013).

Amended Condition:

ACCESS

(7) Before any works are commenced, an adequate road access for contractors with a proper standard of visibility shall be formed to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority and connected to the adjacent highway in a position and a manner to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:

To ensure an adequate road access at an early stage in the development in the interests of public safety, convenience and amenity in accordance with Policies CS28 and cs34 OF THE Plymouth Local Development Framework Core Strategy (2006 – 2021) 2007.

(Councillor Nicholson’s proposal to amend condition (7), having been seconded by Councillor Foster, was put to the vote and declared carried).

The application was withdrawn.

(Marine Academy Plymouth)

Decision:

Application REFUSED as the application was deemed contrary to the Core Strategy Policies CS22 and CS30 in respect of the development causing unacceptable and demonstrable harm from noise.

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

(The Committee heard representations against the application).

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

(A Planning Committee site visit was held on 9 October 2013 in respect of this item).

(Councillor Wheeler’s proposal to refuse the application, having been seconded by Councillor Jarvis, was put to the vote and declared carried).

The Director for Place will submit a report outlining a proposed variation to Section 106 relating to Planning Consent 04/00850/FUL.

The Committee considered the report from the Director for Place in respect of a proposed variation to Section 106 relating to Planning Consent 04/00850/FUL.

Agreed

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 to 30 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 30 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.

The Committee was informed that the appeal decision on 1 Staddiscombe Park, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 9LT was upheld and not dismissed as reported and a correct version of the appeal decision would be issued to members.

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.

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A SCHEDULE OF VOTING RELATING TO THE MEETING IS ATTACHED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THESE MINUTES.