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 declarations of interest were made in regards to an item under consideration at this meeting –

The Committee will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 30 July 2015.

Agreed that the minutes of the meeting held on 30 July 2015 were an accurate record of the meeting subject to a change to the voting schedule clarifying that both Councillors Ricketts and Jon Taylor were present at the meeting however were listed as ‘absent’ for items 6.4 or 6.5 due to them speaking to the Committee in their capacity as Ward Member:

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

Peter Ford (Planning Lead Officer) advised Members that amended plans for the ‘Former Plymouth Preparatory School, Beechfield Grove, Plymouth, 15/01168/FUL’ item had been submitted by developers following the site visit held on Tuesday 25 August 2015. It was considered that a further 14 day period of consultation was required to consider the amended plans therefore it was suggested that this item was deferred to a future Planning Committee meeting.

Members unanimously agreed to defer this item.

(Councillor Nicholson’s proposal to defer the ‘Former Plymouth Preparatory School, Beechfield Grove, Plymouth, 15/01168/FUL’ item, having been seconded by Councillor Stevens, was put to the vote and declared carried).

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.

Applicant: Mr Gary Johns

Ward: Peverell

Recommendation: Issue Certificate – Lawful Use Cert (Ex)

Mr Gary Johns

Decision:

Issue Certificate – Lawful Use Cert (Ex)

Applicant: Mr and Mrs S. Saunders

Ward: Moorview

Recommendation: Issue Certificate – Lawful Use Cert (Pro)

Mr and Mrs S. Saunders

Decision:

Issue Certificate – Lawful Use Cert (Pro)

Applicant: Mr Paris Oxiniou

Ward: St Peter & The Waterfront

Recommendation: Refuse

Mr Paris Oxiniou

Decision:

Application REFUSED on the grounds that the application was contrary to policies CS28 sub-section 2 and CS34.

(The Committee heard from Councillor Penberthy, Ward Member, speaking against the application).

Councillor Stevens’ proposal to grant the application subject to a restriction in hours of usage (between 12-3pm and 5-10pm everyday), a restriction on the use of the decking (between April to September), restriction on the occupation of the decking, and a condition relating to the protection of the cobbles, having been seconded by Councillor Bridgeman, was put to the vote and declared lost).

A Planning Committee site visit was held on Tuesday 25 August 2015 in respect of this application).

Applicant: Winners

Ward: St Peter & The Waterfront

Recommendation: Grant Conditionally

Winners

Decision:

Application REFUSED on the grounds that the application was contrary to policy CS10.

(The Committee heard from Councillor Tuffin, Ward Member, speaking against the application).

The Committee heard from a speaker in support of the application).

(Councillor Darcy’s proposal to refuse the application on the basis on CS10, seconded by Councillor Ken Foster, was put to the vote and declared carried.)

Applicant: Linden Homes South West

Ward: Peverell

Recommendation: Grant Conditionally

Agreed that this item is deferred.

Please refer to minute 32 ‘Chair’s Urgent Business’ for more information.

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 20 July to 16 August, 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 to view online at: http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/planningapplicationsv4/welcome.asp

The Committee noted the report from the Assistant Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure on decisions issued for the period 20 July to 16 August.

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 to view online at:

http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/planningapplicationsv4/welcome.asp

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.