Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Gustafson.

Members and Officers are requested to give notice of any personal or prejudicial interest and the nature of that interest, relating to any item on the agenda in accordance with the relevant Code of Conduct.

The following declarations of interest were received:

RESOLVED:

That subject to the below amendment to Minute No.19, the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 June, 2010 be confirmed as a correct record.

Report of the Planning and Economic Development Director

The Committee considered the report of Planning and Economic Development Director that advised of the changes contained within revised Planning Policy Statement 3: Housing. The document’s intention was to guide plan-making policies at the local level and was also a material consideration in determining planning applications for housing development in the Borough.

The Committee raised a number of queries in relation to the revised policy, which were answered by Officers from the Planning Department.

RESOLVED:

That the Revised Planning Policy Statement 3:Housing report be noted.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Development Director recommending that the above application for the erection of one detached dormer bungalow on land to be severed from the rear garden and widening existing gates and vehicular accessbe be approved for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

Prior to consideration of the application, the Committee received a petition from Mr.Kearns on behalf of objectors to the application.

Councillor Porter, as Ward Councillor, made representations in objection to the development.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be not approved and the application be refused for the reason that the proposed development constitutes incremental development in a backland location which is strongly opposed by local residents. It would be out of character with the surrounding area and it would also detract from local amenity by reason of the position of the access and the potential loss of trees. The proposal is therefore contrary to UDP Policies CS3, DQ1 and H10.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Development Director recommending that the above application for the change of use from a former hotel to a house in multiple occupation after demolition of part of the existing rear outrigger be approved for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

Prior to consideration of the application, the Committee received a petition from Mr.Mack on behalf of objectors to the application and a response from the applicant, Mr.Ennis.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted for the reasons stated within the report.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Development Director recommending that the above application for the conversion of the existing detached dwelling into a pair of semi-detached dwellings be approved for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted for the reasons stated within the report.

RESOLVED:

That the following applications be approved, subject to:-

(1)      the conditions (if any) and for the reasons stated or referred to in the Planning and Economic Development Director’s report and/or Late Representations 1; and

(2)      the applicants entering into any legal agreements indicated in the report or Late Representations:

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Development Director recommending that the above application for the erection of a part single storey part two storey extension at the side of the dwellinghouse be approved for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

Councillor Shaw, as Ward Councillor, made representations in which he expressed his concern at the close proximity of the proposed development to adjoining premises.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted for the reasons stated within the report.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Development Director recommending that the above application for the change of use from retail (A1) to restaurants and cafés (A3) be approved for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

RESOLVED:

That consideration of the application be deferred to enable the site to be inspected by the Visiting Panel.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Development Director recommending that the above application for approval of Reserved Matters for the demolition of the existing Fire Station and Drill Tower and construction of a new Community Fire Station incorporating Ambulance Station and Drill Tower (details pursuant to outline planning permission S/2007/0830 granted 18/10/07)be approved for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

RESOLVED:

That determination of the application be delegated to the Planning and Economic Development Director.

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Development Director recommending that prior Notification Procedure for the erection of a replacement 12.5m, high telecommunications mast and associated streetworks cabinet be approved for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be not approved and the application refused for the reason that the proposed replacement mast and associated equipment would detract from the outlook and visual amenity for residents of Allinson's Court by reason of its precise location in relation to these residential properties. The proposal is therefore contrary to UDP policies CS3,DQ1, H10 and MD8.

Report of the Planning and Economic Development Director

The Committee considered the report of the Planning and Economic Development Director on the result of the undermentioned appeals and progress on appeals lodged with the Planning Inspectorate.

RESOLVED:

That the report on the result of the appeal and progress on appeals lodged with the Planning Inspectorate be noted.