Agenda and minutes

The Democratic Services Officer read out the emergency evacuation procedure.

Councillor Organ moved that Councillor Kew be appointed Vice Chair for this meeting.  This was seconded by Councillor Simmons.  It was noted that Councillor Kew would take the Chair for the consideration of planning application number 16/01982/FUL as the Chair would be leaving the room for this item.

RESOLVED that Councillor Kew be appointed Vice Chair for this meeting.

The following apologies for absence were received:

Councillor Jasper Becker – Councillor Brian Simmons acted as substitute.

Councillor David Veale – Councillor Vic Pritchard acted as substitute.

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 Sally Davis made a statement regarding planning application number 16/01982/FUL – 8 Rectory Close, Farmborough, Bath, BA2 0EW (Item 6, Report No. 9).  She explained that she knew the architect as he had previously done some work for her.  She did not have a close association with him which would amount to an interest under the code of conduct, but in the interests of transparency she would leave the meeting while this item was considered.

There were no urgent items.

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 these items were discussed.

Rosemary Naish, Chair of Clutton Parish Council, made a general statement regarding the accuracy of the minutes of the last meeting.  She stated that there had been no mention of the height of the hedge in the motion put forward by Councillor Jackson and asked that the reference to a height of “1m” be removed.  The Chair stated that the Committee would consider this matter when discussing whether the minutes should be approved as a correct record.

There were no items from councillors or co-opted members.

The minutes of the meeting held on 29 June 2016 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman subject to the following amendment:

Minute No. 21 – Item No. 1 – Application No. 14/05692/RES – Parcel 0006, Maynard Terrance, Clutton – Amend paragraph 12 to read:

Councillor Jackson moved to delegate to officers to permit planning permission subject to conditions to adequately control the materials used and that the proposed replacement hedgerow at the frontage of the development was introduced to a suitable height and was to be outside of the private ownership of the properties facing the hedgerow. This was seconded by Councillor Crossley.

The Committee considered:

·  A report by the Group Manager (Development Management) on various planning applications.

·  An update report by the Group Manager (Development Management) on Item 5 attached as Appendix 1 to these minutes.

·  Oral statements by members of the public and representatives.  A copy of the speakers’ list is attached as Appendix 2 to these minutes.

RESOLVED that in accordance with the Committee’s delegated powers, the applications be determined as set out in the decisions list attached as Appendix 3 to these minutes.

Item No. 1

Application No. 16/01581/FUL

Site Location: 104 Faulkland View, Peasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8TQ – Erection of a single storey extension to garage

The Case Officer reported on the application and her recommendation to delegate to grant planning permission.

The registered speaker, Councillor Sarah Bevan, declared a disclosable pecuniary interest in this application as her property was next door to the site and would be affected by any decision made by the Committee.  Councillor Bevan made a statement against the application in her capacity as a private individual and then went on to speak against the application in her capacity as Ward Councillor.

In response to a question the Case Officer confirmed that the extension would not come right out to the front of the house.  Members also asked some questions regarding the roof and whether this would be a flat or hipped roof, and if a flat roof which materials would be used.  The Case Officer had not received the necessary information to clarify these issues.

Councillor Crossley moved that consideration of this application be deferred pending a site visit to clarify the issues raised.  This was seconded by Councillor Roberts.

The motion was put to the vote and it was RESOLVED by 8 votes for and 2 abstentions to DEFER consideration of this application pending a site visit.

Item No. 2

Application No. 16/01580/FUL

Site Location: 106 Faulkland View, Peasedown St John, BA2 8TQ – Erection of a single storey extension to garage and inclusion of parking space to the front

The Chair explained that this item had been withdrawn from the agenda due to further comments received from the Highways Team which needed to be considered.

Items No. 3 and 4

Application No. 16/01783/REG13

Colonnade Beneath Street, Grand Parade, Bath – Alterations to facilitate the change of use of the undercroft and vaults to restaurants and/or museum, including the provision of a staircase and lift at Grand Parade, the raising of internal floor levels, new openings in existing walls, new partitions and venting equipment, the removal and reconstruction of the ashlar stone screen wall incorporating glazed openings and steps, the installation of lighting, re-surfacing and works to Grand Parade, ground surfacing of Boat Stall Lane, alterations to existing waterside balustrade and all other associated works

Application No; 16/01782/REG03

Site Location: Colonnade Beneath Street, Grand Parade, Bath – Change of use of vault and undercroft spaces to restaurants (A3) and/or Museum use (D1) with works to allow pedestrian access to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 31.

The Committee considered the appeals report.

It was RESOLVED to NOTE the report.