Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Hands and Keith.

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.

No declarations of interest were received.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 2 May 2012 be confirmed as a correct record.

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning Services which recommended that the above application for planning permission for the erection of a detached two storey dwelling following demolition of the existing garage be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to within the report.

Prior to consideration of the application, the Committee heard representations from Mr.Tyndall against the proposed developemnt and a response from Mr.Hayes, the applicant’s agent, in support of the proposed development.

Councillor McGuire, as Ward Councillor, made representations on behalf of objectors against the proposed development.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in report.

RESOLVED:

That the following applications be approved, subject to:-

(i)       the conditions (if any) and for the reasons stated or referred to in the Head of Planning Services’s report and/or Late Representations; and

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

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning Services which recommended that the above application for planning permission for the construction of a control kiosk with raised concrete plinth, pressure relief column, (6 metres in height), areas of hardstanding and access track with turning area, in association with underground detention tank be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to within 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 Head of Planning Services which recommended that the above application for planning permission for the installation of play equipment to the rear of the public house to a maximum height of 3.3m be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to within the report.

RESOLVED:

That consideration of the application be deferred to enable further negotiations with the applicant regarding the height of the play equipment.

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning Services which recommended that the above application for outline planning permission for  the erection of three detached dwellings following demolition of the existing with all matters reserved apart from layout and access be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to within 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 Head of Planning Services which advised that the undermentioned sites had been inspected by the Visiting Panel on 1 June 2012.

Report of the Head of Planning Services

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning Services that sought to provide information of the content and likely implications of the Government’s ‘National Planning Policy Framework’.

The Committee expressed their concerns regarding the framework and its implications, which echoed the concerns of the Head of Planning Services detailed within the report.

RESOLVED: That

(1)            the ‘National Policy Framework’ report be notedand endorsed;

(2)            it be noted that the Committee share the concerns raised by the Head of Planning Services as set out in the report;

(3)            the Head of Planning Services be requested to provide regular updates and feedback on appropriate issues as they arise; and

(4)            the Head of Planning Services be requested to convey the concerns of the Committee to the borough’s three members of Parliament.

Report of the Head of Planning Services

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning Services that provided an update on the recent consultation on and Sefton’s response to Liverpool’s Core Strategy - Submission Draft.

The Committee raised concerns regarding transport and influence/role and impact of Peel Ports on Bootle and the south of the borough. 

RESOLVED:

That the Head of Services’s response to Liverpool’s Core Strategy - Submission Draft, detailed within the report, be endorsed.

Report of the Head of Planning Services

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning Services which sought to remind the Committee of the need to ensure decisions on planning matters are taken in accordance with relevant legislation and policy guidance as well as seeking approval of a schedule of training for the forthcoming municipal year.

RESOLVED: That

(1)            the report be noted;

(2)            the Head of Planning Service be requested to commence training sessions at 5:00pm;

(3)            the Head of Planning Service be requested to include sessions on Use Classes and permitted development; and

(4)            the schedule of training, as detailed within the report, be approved.

Report of the Head of Planning Services

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning Service which advised the Committee of the findings of a recently completed Retail Strategy Review 2012 for Sefton.

RESOLVED: That

(1)            the report be noted;

(2)            the study’s findings, detailed within the report, be endorsed; and

(3)            the Head of Planning Services be requested to inform the Chamber of Commerce of the document.

Report of the Head of Planning Services

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning Serviceson the results of the undermentioned appeal and progress on appeals lodged with the Planning Inspectorate.