Agenda and minutes

A Vice Chairman was not required

The Senior Democratic Services Officer read out the procedure

There was an apology for absence from Councillor David Veale whose substitute was Councillor Martin Veal

At this point in the meeting, declarations of interest are received from Members on 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 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.

There was a declaration of disclosable interest by Councillor Rob Appleyard on Parcel 0006 Maynard Terrace, Clutton (Item 1, Report 10) as he is a Director of Curo, the applicants, and he would therefore leave the meeting for its consideration. Councillor Les Kew also declared an other interest in this application as a family member lives in Maynard Terrace. He also declared an interest in the Consultation on the Masterplan at Horseworld, Whitchurch (Item 2, Report 10) as his family holds land adjoining the site and therefore he would leave the meeting for the consideration of these items.

There was none. However, the Chairman informed the public that the applications at The Old Parsonage, Farrington Gurney, had been withdrawn and therefore would not be considered at this meeting.

The Senior 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 Reports 9 and 10.

Councillor Paul Crossley raised the issue of whether this Committee would be webcast in the future which was a matter he had raised earlier in the year. The Chairman replied that she should be able to respond to this question at the next meeting in January.

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the previous meeting held on Wednesday 18^th November 2015

The Minutes of the previous meeting held on Wednesday 18^th November 2015 were approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record

The Committee considered

·  The report of the Group Manager – Development Management on applications for planning permission etc.

·  An Update Report by the Group Manager on Items 1, 3 and 4, a copy of which is attached as Appendix 1 to these Minutes

·  Oral statements by members of the public etc. on Item No 1, a copy of 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 1 No 1 Sydenham Terrace, Tyning Road, Combe Down, Bath – Erection of 1 three bed dwelling and single storey rear extension to existing house following demolition of single storey side extension and some outbuildings – The Case Officer reported on this application and her recommendation to grant permission subject to conditions. She referred to the Update Report which contained the Highways Officer’s comments on parking in the area.

The applicant’s agent made a statement in favour of the proposals.

Councillor Les Kew considered that it was a beneficial site visit and was a sensible application and good use of the space. Parking would always be a problem here as it was in any other area of the City. He therefore moved the Officer recommendation which was seconded by Councillor Eleanor Jackson who considered that it would be an improvement to the street scene and would enhance the Conservation Area and it was in a sustainable location. Councillor Paul Crossley disagreed and considered that it was overdevelopment which would impact on neighbours and create further parking problems in the area.

The motion was put to the vote and was carried, 9 voting in favour and 1 against.

Item 2 Garage blocks between 60 and 100 Greenvale Drive, Timsbury – Erection of 2 three bedroom semi-detached houses with parking spaces following demolition of 8 single garages (2 blocks of 4) (Outline application with access and layout to be determined and all other matters reserved) – The Case Officer reported on this application and her recommendation to grant permission subject to conditions.

Members asked questions to which Officers responded. There was concern regarding the location of the houses and insufficient space for the turning circle into garages. Councillor Martin Veal considered that this was overdevelopment with an unsympathetic design and an unacceptable loss of off-street parking – it would not suit the character of the neighbourhood. For these reasons, he moved that the recommendation be overturned and that permission be refused which was seconded by Councillor Bryan Organ.

Members debated the motion. It was generally considered that this was a good location and an acceptable design which would complement the existing houses. The Team Manager – Development Management pointed out that that this was an outline application with details to be approved.

The motion was put to the vote. Voting: 3 in favour and 7 against. Motion lost.

It was therefore moved by Councillor Eleanor Jackson  ...  view the full minutes text for item 89.

The Committee considered

·  The report of the Group Manager – Development Management on various planning applications etc.

·  An Update Report by the Group Manager on Item Nos 4 and 8, a copy of which is attached as Appendix 1 to these Minutes

·  Oral statements by members of the public etc. on Item Nos 1-5, 7-10 and 12, a copy of 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 4 to these Minutes.

Item 1 Parcel 0006 Maynard Terrace, Clutton – Modification of Planning Obligation 12/01882/OUT to reduce the affordable housing provision to 33% (Erection of 36 dwellings and associated works - Revised submission) – The Case Officer reported on this application and her recommendation that the Officers be authorised to amend the S106 Agreement as the proposed reduction in the level of affordable housing to 33% would comply with Core Strategy Policy CP9 and as such the S106 Agreement should be modified accordingly. The application was to reduce the amount of affordable housing and consideration needed to be given to whether the reduction to 33% would make the scheme viable - other planning issues were not up for debate.

The public speakers made their statements against and in favour of the application. The Ward Councillor Karen Warrington made a statement against the proposal.

Councillor Eleanor Jackson had attended the public local inquiry on the appeal and was aware of the issues. She considered that this was a reasonable application and that it was better to use Curo than a private developer. She moved the Officer recommendation to amend the S106 Agreement which was seconded by Councillor Paul Crossley.

Members debated the motion. The Group Manager – Development Management stated that Members needed to consider whether the 53% affordable housing originally proposed was now not deliverable. The land was allocated in the Core Strategy and part of the 5 year land supply. The risk of costs against the Council on an appeal against a refusal should be taken into account. In response to a Member’s query, he stated that the case for viability was confidential. He summed up that the report showed the development would be unviable at over 33% affordable housing provision and that this had been independently assessed and agreed. If Members wanted to see further details, then the matter would need to be deferred for a private briefing session to go through the viability appraisal.

The motion was put to the vote. Voting: 4 in favour and 4 against. The Chairman decided to use her second and casting vote in favour and therefore the vote was carried, 5 voting in favour and 4 against.

(Note: Councillors Rob Appleyard and Les Kew were not present for this matter in view of their interests declared earlier in the meeting)

Item 2 Horseworld, Staunton Lane, Whitchurch – Comprehensive Masterplan and Design Principles for the proposed redevelopment  ...  view the full minutes text for item 90.

The report was noted