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 14 January 2016.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 14 January 2016.

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.

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

The Committee will consider an application for an Order and the recommendation that it is referred to the Secretary of State for determination if the planning permission for the development be granted and the objections to the Order are not withdrawn.

Reason - The recommendation is made on the basis that the tests set out by Section 257 Town & Country Planning Act 1990 have clearly been met if planning permission is granted and, given there have been objections to the diversion which raise predominantly planning matters which are irrelevant to the considerations for a Public Path Order, then these could be addressed by a Planning Inspector on behalf of the Secretary of State if not withdrawn.

The Strategic Director for Place submitted a report outlining proposals for a Public Path Diversion Order, under section 257 of the Town & Country Planning Act, to divert a public right of way located to the south of the former Downham Special School site, Horn Lane, Plymstock.

The Committee was satisfied that the evidence submitted by the applicant was robust enough and therefore AGREED to support confirming the Order and that it is referred to the Secretary of State for determination if the planning permission for the development be granted and the objections to the Order are not withdrawn.

Kentucky Fried Chicken (Great Britain) Limited

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

The Committee heard from Councillor Bowie, ward councillor, speaking against the application

(The Committee heard from the applicant’s agent)

Plymouth Community Homes

Decision:

Application GRANTED subject to a S106 Obligation, delegated to the Assistant Director of Strategic Planning & Infrastructure to refuse if not signed within agreed timescales.  The discharge of pre-commencement condition 4 relating to the Code of Practice during Construction was delegated to the Assistant Director for Strategic Planning & Infrastructure in consultation with the Joint Chairs.

(The Committee heard from Councillor Morris, ward councillor, speaking in support of the application)

(The Committee heard from the applicant’s agent)

(Councillor Stevens’ proposal for the discharge of pre-commencement condition 4 relating to the Code of Practice during Construction to be delegated to the Assistant Director for Strategic Planning & Infrastructure in consultation with the Joint Chairs, having been seconded by Councillor Nicholson, was put to the vote and declared carried)

Mr P Douglas

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

Plymouth City Council

Decision:

Application DEFERRED to allow further negotiations on the provision of dementia friendly parking spaces.

(Councillor Darcy’s proposal to defer the application to allow further negotiations on the provision of dementia friendly parking spaces, having been seconded by Councillor Michael Leaves, was put to the vote and declared carried

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 3 January 2016 to 1 February 2016, 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 3 January – 1 February 2016.

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

Councillor Ken Foster welcomed the Inspector’s decision in respect of the 1 South Hill appeal.

Peter Ford (Lead Planning Officer), highlighted to the Committee that whilst the Inspector had allowed the appeal in respect of 24 Merafield Road, the appellant’s claim for costs was not awarded.

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

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A schedule of voting relating to the meeting is attached as a supplement to these minutes.