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

There were no declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda.

The Committee will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 10 March 2016.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 10 March subject to an amendment showing that Councillor K Foster abstained from voting on agenda item 6.4 – Drake’s Island.

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

Councillor Nicholson raised that as this was the last meeting it was usual to give an overview of the committee’s performance for the preceding 12 months. 95% of major, 91% minor and 96% of “other” planning applications were determined in time. Councillor Nicholson expressed his appreciation to the department and the Committee for contributing to this performance. The Council has been nationally recognised for its excellent work by winning the Planning Resource Planning Team of the Year award and Strategic Planning award for the Plymouth Plan.

Councillor Nicholson also voiced his appreciation to Councillor Stevens as his co-chair.

Councillor Stevens echoed Councillor Nicholson’s’ words.

Councillor Darcy agreed that this year has been unique and has been a positive and productive year.

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.

Mr Nick Cox

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally.

Mr Andrew Chan

Decision:

Application Refused due to the overconcentration of Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the area.

Thames Bank Property Company Ltd

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally subject to S106 Obligation – approval subject to the completion of a S106 agreement delegated to the Assistant Director for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure to refuse if not signed by target date (11 April 2016) or other date agreed through an extension of time.

Paragraph 5 of the report deleted as not relevant to the application.

Conditions 3, 19, 20, 25 and 27 amended to clarify that the conditions do not relate to existing occupiers of the retail units.

(The Committee heard representations against the application)

(The Committee heard representations in support of the application)

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

Thames Bank Property Company Ltd

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally subject to a S106 Obligation – approval subject to the completion of a S106 agreement delegated to the Assistant Director for Strategic Planning & Infrastructure to refuse if not signed by target date (11 April 2016) or other date agreed through an extension of time.

Paragraph 5 of the report deleted as not relevant to the application.

Conditions 3, 19, 20, 25 and 27 amended to clarify that the conditions do not relate to existing occupiers of the retail units.

(The Committee heard representations against the application)

(The Committee heard representations in support of the application)

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

WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc

Decision:

Application Deferred to ask the applicant to amend the description to state that delivery hours should only be amended to 0700 to 2130 Monday to Friday and for the current delivery hours on Saturday to remain the same.  Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Strategic Planning and Infrastructure to determine subject to any further letters of representation received.  If the applicant is not willing to amend the description delegated to the Assistant Director of Strategic Planning and Infrastructure to refuse.

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

(Councillor Nicholson’s proposal to defer for the applicant to consider amending the description of the application, having been seconded by Councillor Darcy, was put to the vote and declared carried)

Rebecca Millman

Decision:

Application Deferred for the Applicant to consider a reduction in height or repositioning of the three story units within the development.

(The Committee heard from Councillor Michael Leaves, ward councillor, speaking against the application)

(The Committee heard representations against the application)

(The Committee heard representations in support of the application)

Barratt David Wilson

Decision:

Application GRANTED Conditionally subject to a S106 Obligation in accordance with agreed timescales. Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Strategic Planning & Infrastructure to refuse if not met.

(The Committee heard representations against the application)

(The Committee heard representations in support of the application)

Miss Lorna Rice

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally

An additional condition to be added to state that the new gates to the car-parking  area shall remain closed at all times when not in use.

(The Committee heard from Councillor Tuffin, ward councillor, speaking against the application)

(A Planning Committee site visit was held on Wednesday 6 April 2016 in respect of this application)

Miss Lorna Rice

Decision:

Application GRANTED conditionally

(A Planning Committee site visit was held on Wednesday 6 April 2016 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 1 March 2016 to 23 March 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 1 March 2016 to 23 March 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

The Committee noted the schedule of appeal decisions made by the Planning Inspectorate.  Peter Ford brought to Members’ attention that the appeal at Cundy Close (15/00414/FUL) was dismissed and therefore the condition relating to photo voltaic cells will need to be implemented by the developer.  Also the appeal at Aberdeen Avenue (15/01380/FUL) was upheld and full costs have been awarded against the Council.

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