Agenda and minutes

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Items
No. Item

22.

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.

23.

Election of Vice Chairman (if desired)

Minutes:

A Vice Chairman was not required on this occasion.

24.

Apologies for absence and Substitutions

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from:

 

Cllr Rob Appleyard – substitute Cllr Neil Butters

Cllr Les Kew – substitute Cllr Patrick Anketell-Jones

Cllr Caroline Roberts – substitute Cllr Will Sandry

Cllr David Veale – substitute Cllr Brian Simmons

25.

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.

26.

To Announce any Urgent Business Agreed by the Chairman

Minutes:

There was no urgent business.

27.

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.

28.

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.

29.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 96 KB

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 4 July 2018.

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 4 July 2018 were confirmed and signed as a correct record subject to the following amendment:

 

Item No. 1 – Application No. 18/0185/FUL – paragraph 6

 

Amend the second sentence to read “He stated that although the Parish Council had voted to oppose the application, fewer than half had so voted”.

30.

Site Visit List - Applications for Planning Permission Etc for Determination by the Committee pdf icon PDF 138 KB

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) 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. 18/00356/FUL

Site Location: Curbar Edge, 2 Rowlands Close, Bathford, Bath, BA1 7TZ – Roof change to create habitable space with 4 bedrooms incorporating rear dormer structure, front single storey extension and landscaping including engineering works to the rear garden

 

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

 

A local resident spoke against the application.

 

The applicant spoke in favour of the application.

 

Cllr Martin Veal, local ward member, spoke against the application.  He stated that all three local ward members opposed the proposal which was not in keeping with the area.  He stated that the design was inappropriate and was overbearing; there were also concerns about the height of the building and the potential for overlooking of neighbouring properties.  He pointed out that the removal of ponds and trees had caused ecological harm.

 

The Case Officer responded to questions as follows:

 

·  The site was not in a Conservation Area.

·  The increase in the height of the roof was 1.5m.

·  The existing garage would remain in its current location.

 

Cllr Becker stated that although he could understand the concerns of local residents he did not feel that there were sufficient planning grounds to refuse the application.  He moved the officer recommendation to permit.  This was seconded by Cllr Crossley.

 

The motion was then put to the vote and it was RESOLVED by 7 votes in favour and 3 abstentions to PERMIT the application subject to the conditions set out in the report.

31.

Main Plans List - Applications for Planning Permission Etc for Determination by the Committee pdf icon PDF 600 KB

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, 3, 4 and 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 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: 18/00058/EREG03

Site Location: Bath Quays North Development Site, Avon Street, Bath – Outline planning application for comprehensive mixed use redevelopment, comprising B1, C1, C3, A1, A3, A4, A5, D1 and D2 uses, with total combined floorspace of up to 38,000sqm (GIA, above ground), infrastructure (including basement car park) and associated development, including demolition of existing multi storey car park and amenity building.  Access, landscaping, layout and scale for approval (to extent described in separate Development Specification), all other matters reserved

 

The Case Officer reported on the application and his recommendation for approval.  He informed members that there had been no objection from Natural England subject to certain conditions being required. The existing number of parking spaces on the site was 639 not 693 as stated in the report.  The application had been amended to omit any A5 (hot food takeaway) floorspace.  There were also some minor amendments to the conditions and the recommendation was to delegate to permit the application.

 

A representative from South West Transport Network spoke against the application.

 

The applicant spoke in favour of the application.

 

The Case Officer then responded to questions from members as follows:

 

·  Coach parking would be provided at the Odd Down park and ride site and this would be in place prior to the closure of the Avon Street coach park.  Drop off facilities would still be available in the town centre.

·  The land valuation was based on the capitalised income stream.  The 20% premium was considered to be appropriate to act as an incentive to developers and was in line with government guidance.

·  The cost of the car parking spaces included provision for subterranean structures which had increased the cost per space. There was a requirement to provide car parking within the development and ground level parking would increase building heights.

·  The applicant had submitted a financial appraisal to substantiate their assertion that, based on the costs and values of the development, the scheme was not viable and would be unable to support any affordable homes.  Affordable housing could still be delivered via a grant process but this was not a material consideration.  Whilst the lack of affordable housing within the scheme was regrettable the Council’s key aim was to provide office and employment space in the city centre. 

·  CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) would apply to some parts of the development, although office space was not subject to a CIL contribution. The total amount of CIL provided would  ...  view the full minutes text for item 31.

Appendices pdf icon PDF 55 KB

Additional documents:

32.

Quarterly Performance Report - April to June 2018 pdf icon PDF 184 KB

The Committee is asked to note the report.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered the quarterly performance report for the period April to June 2018.  Cllr Crossley congratulated the Committee on its excellent service to the public and consistently high standards.  He also praised the Chair for the excellent way she dealt with the Committee and the fairness she showed to all members.

 

The Group Manager, Development Management, responded to questions as follows:

 

·  There was no clear reason why B&NES had a 2% rise in planning application numbers when the national trend was for a 3% decrease.

·  Future reports would show the costs awarded to the Council as well as those awarded against.

·  Workloads for planning officers were relatively high and there were currently 2 vacancies within the team.

·  He agreed that ward councillors should be informed of any judicial reviews of planning applications within their area.

 

RESOLVED to note the quarterly performance report.

33.

New Planning Appeals Lodged, Decisions Received and Dates of Forthcoming Hearings/Inquiries pdf icon PDF 25 KB

The Committee is asked to note the report.

Minutes:

The Committee considered the appeals report.

 

RESOLVED to notethe report.