The Chair welcomed everyone to the first Planning meeting of the new municipal year, particularly the new committee members – Councillors Mrs Bridgeman, Kelly and Ricketts.  He also welcomed Councillor Nicholson to the new role of Joint Chair which had been created as a result of the recent local government elections and said that he looked forward to working with him under the new political arrangement which he hoped would continue to deliver the planning function in an efficient and effective manner.  Finally, the Chair took the opportunity to thank Councillor Tuohy for her support as Vice-Chair over the past three years.

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

In accordance with the code of conduct, the following declaration of interest was made in regard to an item under consideration at this meeting –

The Committee will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 23 April 2015.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 23 April 2015.

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 for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure 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.

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 Conservations Areas) Act, 1990.  Addendum reports were submitted in respect of minute numbers 5.3 and 5.4.

Applicant: Mr Alan Bierton

Ward: Plympton Erle

Recommendation: Grant conditionally

Mr Alan Bierton

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

Applicant: Mr and Mrs D Brook

Ward: Plymstock Radford

Decision: Grant conditionally

Mr and Mrs D Brook

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

Applicant: Devcor (Plymouth) Ltd

Ward: St Peter & The Waterfront

Recommendation: Refuse

Devcor (Plymouth) Ltd

Decision:

Application REFUSED.

(The Committee heard representations against the application).

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

Applicant: Cunningham Developments Ltd

Ward: Southway

Decision: Grant conditionally

Cunningham Developments Ltd.

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(Councillor Singh declared a personal interest in respect of the above item).

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

(A Planning Committee site visit was held on 2 June 2015

in respect of this application).

Applicant: Cunningham Developments Ltd

Ward: Southway

Decision: Grant conditionally

Cunningham Developments Ltd.

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

(The Committee heard representations against the application).

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

(A Planning Committee site visit was held on 2 June 2015

in respect of this application).

Applicant: Senate Properties (SW) Ltd

Ward: Budshead

Decision: Grant conditionally

Senate Properties (SW) Ltd.

Decision:

Application MINDED TO GRANT conditionally, subject to officers investigating whether Condition 2 (Approved Plans) states the correct plan numbers and the inclusion of an additional condition relating to the removal of permitted development rights.  Decision delegated to Assistant Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, in consultation with Joint Chairs and Budshead ward councillors.

(The Committee heard representations against the application).

(A Planning Committee site visit was held on 2 June 2015

in respect of this application).

(Councillor Nicholson’s proposal to amended the recommendation to

 ‘Minded to Grant’, having been supported by the Chair,

was put to the vote and declared carried).

Applicant: Mr Steven Pearce

Ward: Plympton Erle

Decision: Grant conditionally

Mr Steven Pearce

Decision:

Application REFUSED on the grounds that it was contrary to policies CS15 sub-section 5 and CS34 sub-sections 4 and 6.

(The Committee heard from Councillor Mrs Beer, ward member,

speaking against the application).

(The Committee heard representations against the application).

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

(Councillor Darcy’s proposal to refuse the application, having been seconded by

Councillor Ricketts, was put to the vote and declared carried).

(A Planning Committee site visit was held on 2 June 2015

in respect of this application).

The Assistant Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, acting under powers delegated to him by the Council, will submit a schedule outlining all decisions issued from 13 April 2015 to 25 May 2015 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 noted the report from the Assistant Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure on decisions issued for the period 13 April to 25 May 2015.

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 noted the schedule of appeal decisions made by the Planning Inspectorate.

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.