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Items
No. Item

56.

Emergency evacuation procedure

The Chairman will ask the Committee Administrator to draw attention to the emergency evacuation procedure as set out under Note 7

Minutes:

The Democratic Services Officer read out the emergency evacuation procedure.

57.

Election of Vice Chairman (if desired)

Minutes:

A Vice Chairman was not required on this occasion.

58.

Apologies for absence and Substitutions

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor David Veale and Karen Warrington attended in his place as a substitute.

59.

Declarations of Interest

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.

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

60.

To Announce any Urgent Business Agreed by the Chairman

Minutes:

There was no urgent business.

61.

Items from the Public - To receive Deputations, Statements, Petitions or Questions

(1) At the time of publication, no items had been submitted.

 

(2) To note that, regarding planning applications to be considered, members of the public who have given the requisite notice to the Committee Administrator will be able to make a statement to the Committee immediately before their respective applications are considered. There will be a time limit of 3 minutes for each proposal, ie 3 minutes for the Parish and Town Councils, 3 minutes for the objectors to the proposal and 3 minutes for the applicant, agent and supporters. This allows a maximum of 9 minutes per proposal.

Minutes:

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.

62.

Items from Councillors and Co-opted Members

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

Minutes:

There were no items from Councillors or Co-Opted Members.

63.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 106 KB

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 21 September 2016.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 21 September 2016 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

64.

Site Visit List - Applications for Planning Permission Etc for Determination by the Committee pdf icon PDF 202 KB

Minutes:

The Committee considered a report by the Group Manager (Development Management) on one planning application.

 

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. 16/02441/FUL

Site Location: St Nicholas Church, Church Road, Whitchurch – Erection of disabled WC to front elevation

 

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

 

A statement against the application from the local ward member, Councillor Paul May, was read out.

 

In response to a query the Case Officer explained that the timber framed structure would be fixed to the masonry of the building.

 

Councillor Crossley stated that he believed any harm to the building would be outweighed by the benefit the facility would bring to worshippers at the church who may be frail or elderly.  He moved that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions outlined in the report.  This was seconded by Councillor Jackson.

 

Councillor Kew felt that the materials were inappropriate for the listed building and that stone should be used rather than timber.  The structure would also be detrimental to the stained glass window.

 

Councillor Organ was also opposed to the application as it would be situated at the main entrance to the church and would spoil the façade and view of the stained glass window. 

 

The motion was put to the vote and there were 3 votes for, 6 votes against and 1 abstention.  The motion was therefore LOST.

 

Councillor Kew then moved that the application be refused due to inappropriate materials, location and design. This was seconded by Councillor Organ. 

 

The motion was put to the vote and it was RESOLVED by 6 votes for, 3 votes against and 1 abstention to REFUSE the application for reasons of inappropriate materials, location and design which would be harmful to the listed Church.

65.

Main Plans List - Applications for Planning Permission Etc for Determination by the Committee pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Minutes:

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 items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 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 delegated powers, the applications be determined as set out in the decisions list attached as Appendix 4 to these minutes.

 

Item No 1

Application No. 16/02055/FUL

Site Location: Land East of The Mead, Queen Charlton Lane, Whitchurch – Erection of 100 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom dwellings including public open space, attenuation and associated works.  New vehicular access from Queen Charlton Lane

 

The Case Officer reported on the application and the recommendation to delegate to permit the application.  The officer explained that Condition 5 relating to flood risk and drainage would be amended and that there were a number of unresolved issues which would be resolved by the Case Officer if the Committee agreed to delegate to permit planning permission.

 

The registered speakers spoke for and against the application

 

A statement from the local ward member, Councillor Paul May, was read out stating that he now found the application acceptable although still had some concerns around road safety.

 

In response to a question the Case Officer stated that there were no significant concerns regarding the issue raised by the Urban Designer.  He confirmed that the vast majority of the hedgerow would be retained.  The translocation of grassland was one of the issues to be delegated to officers to resolve but it was likely that turf would be lifted and relocated.

 

The Case Officer confirmed that when the Bellway Homes scheme was completed there would be a safe alternative walking route to school through that development.  It was also noted that there was not a requirement for a 4 bed dwelling to have 4 parking spaces.

 

Councillor Kew queried whether bringing this application to committee was premature given the amount of outstanding issues.  Officers explained that the outstanding issues were matters of detail and not significant.  Councillor Jackson pointed out that it would be preferable for an officer to negotiate on the outstanding matters rather than having to vary conditions in the future.

 

Councillor Jackson moved that the Committee agree to delegate to permit planning permission subject to conditions.  This was seconded by Councillor Organ.

 

The motion was then put to the vote and it was RESOLVED unanimously to delegate to PERMIT planning permission subject to conditions.

 

Item No. 2

Application No: 16/02658/REM

Site Location: Rockery Tea Gardens, Vacant Premises, North Road, Combe Down, Bath – Removal of condition 11 on application 13/01733/FUL, allowed on appeal 15 May 2015 (Erection of a detached single storey dwelling (revised proposal)

 

The Case Officer reported on the application and the recommendation to permit the application.

 

The registered speaker spoke against the application.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 65.

Additional documents:

66.

New Planning Appeals Lodged, Decisions Received and Dates of Forthcoming Hearings/Inquiries pdf icon PDF 26 KB

To note the report

Minutes:

The Committee considered the appeals report and noted that there was a 100% success rate.

 

RESOLVED to NOTE the report.