Agenda and minutes

The Democratic Services Officer read out the procedure.

A Vice Chairman was not required.

There were no apologies.

At this point in the meeting declarations of interest are received from Members in any of the agenda items under consideration at the meeting. Members are asked to indicate:

(a) The agenda item number and site in which they have an interest to declare.

(b) The nature of their interest.

(c) Whether their interest is a disclosable pecuniary interest or an other interest,  (as defined in Part 2, A and B of the Code of Conduct and Rules for Registration of Interests)

Any Member who needs to clarify any matters relating to the declaration of interests is recommended to seek advice from the Council’s Monitoring Officer before the meeting to expedite dealing with the item during the meeting.

Councillor Paul Crossley declared a personal, non-pecuniary interest regarding the planning application for 97 – 101 Walcot Street, Bath (Item 2, Report 9) as he had previously worked with the Genesis Trust during his time as Leader of the Council and was currently involved in their fundraising appeal. Therefore he would withdraw from the Committee when this application was considered.

Councillor Caroline Roberts declared a personal, non-pecuniary interest regarding the planning application for 285 Kelston Road, Newbridge, Bath (Item 7, Report 9) as she is a friend of the applicant and therefore she would withdraw from the Committee when this application was considered.

Councillor Les Kew declared a personal, non-pecuniary interest regarding the planning application for Manor Farm, Chewton Road, Keynsham (Item 9, Report 9) as he knew the applicant and therefore he would withdraw from the Committee when this application was considered.

Councillor Bryan Organ declared a personal, non-pecuniary interest regarding the planning application for Manor Farm, Chewton Road, Keynsham (Item 9, Report 9) as he knew the applicant and therefore he would withdraw from the Committee when this application was considered.

The Chair announced an amendment to the running order and that planning application number 5 (103 Hawthorn Grove, Bath) would be the first application to be debated.

The Democratic Services Officer informed the meeting that there were a number of people wishing to make statements on planning applications and that they would be able to do so when reaching their respective items in Report 9.

To deal with any petitions or questions from Councillors and where appropriate Co-opted Members.

There were none.

The Minutes of the previous meeting held on Wednesday 9th March 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The Committee considered

• The report of the Group Manager – Development Management on various planning applications
• An Update Report by the Group Manager on the applications at, Manor Farm, Chewton Road and Green Park Station, Green Park Road, a copy of which is attached as Appendix 1 to these Minutes
• Oral statements by members of the public etc. on the applications at Former Cadbury site, Keynsham, 97-101 Walcot Street, Bath, Parcel 8545, Upper Bristol Road, Clutton, 6 Hill Avenue, Combe Down, 103 Hawthorn Grove, Combe Down, 4 Rivers Street Place, Bath, 285 Kelston Road, Bath, Land between Spion Kop and Avon Lea, Saltford, Manor Farm, Chewton, Keynsham, Sawyers Mill, Marksbury and Green Park Station, the Speakers List being attached as Appendix 2 to these Minutes.

RESOLVED that, in accordance with their delegated powers, the applications be determined as set out in the Decisions List attached as Appendix 3 to these Minutes.

Item No: 05

Application No: 16/00686/FUL

Site Location: 103 Hawthorn Grove, Combe Down, Bath – Change of use from 3 bed dwelling (use class C3) to 4 bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) (use class C4).

The Case Officer reported on this application and his recommendation for permission.

The public speakers made their statements against and in favour of the proposals which was followed by a statement by the Ward Councillor Cherry Beath.

Councillor Les Kew moved that the application be deferred for a site visit to allow Members to view the site. Councillor Matthew Davies seconded the motion. The motion was put to the vote. Voting: 6 in favour and 1 against with 3 abstentions.

Item No: 01

Application No: 15/04706/EFUL

Site Location: Former Cadbury Factory, Cross Street, Keynsham – Partial demolition, change of use and extension of Building A and B to create a Care Village consisting of a 93-bed Care Home, 136 Extra

Care apartments (Use Class C2) and communal facilities. Partial demolition, change of use and extension of Building C to B1 Office on part ground and upper floors (10,139m2 GIA), and Class D1 GP Surgery/Medical Centre (833m2 GIA) and Class A1 Retail (150m2 GIA) on part ground floor. Associated surface car parking, the use of basements for car parking, cycle parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure. Proposals altering previous site wide planning approval

13/01780/EOUT as approved on 19th February 2014.

The Case Officer reported on this application and his recommendation for refusal.

A public speaker made a statement in favour of the application.

Members asked questions for clarification to which the Case Officer responded.

Councillor Bryan Organ said that he knew the site well and felt that the application would improve the whole of the area concerned. He moved that the officer’s recommendation be overturned and that the application be approved. Councillor Paul Crossley seconded the motion.

The Chair stated that if Members were minded to agree with this proposal it would need to be delegated to officers to permit subject to S106 Agreement and appropriate conditions. The mover and seconder agreed.

Councillor  ...  view the full minutes text for item 132.

The Group Manager – Development Management submitted a report on Planning Appeals.

The Committee noted the report.