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 24 September 2015.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 24 September 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 54.2, 54.3, 54.4 and 56.

Lucy Wadge

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

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

speaking against the application).

Linden Homes South West

Decision:

Application REFUSED on the grounds that it was contrary to policies CS34 sub-section 4 and CS02 sub-section 3.

(The Committee heard representations against the application).

(The Committee heard from the applicant).

(The Committee heard from Councillor Dr Mahony, ward councillor, speaking against the application).

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

Galliford Try Partnership Ltd & DCH

Decision:

Application DEFERRED for further negotiation on securing delivery of the Southway Community Football Hub, consideration of the additional representations received from the Tamerton Foliot Conservation Society, and inclusion of an informative relating to parking provision outside of the development site.  Approval delegated to Assistant Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure in consultation with Joint Chairs.

(The Committee heard representations against the application).

(The Committee heard from the applicant).

(Councillor Nicholson’s proposal to defer the application, having been seconded

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

Beavertail Ltd

Decision:

Application REFUSED on the grounds that it was contrary to policy CS34 sub-sections 7 and 8 and policy CS28 sub-section 2.

(The Committee heard from ward councillors Ian Bowyer and Jarvis, both speaking against the application).

(The Committee heard from the applicant).

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

(Councillor Jarvis, having made an open declaration and spoken against the application, did not take part in the debate nor vote on this item).

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 15 September 2015 to 12 October 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 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 15 September to 12 October 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 these Delegated Planning Applications are 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.