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Items
No. Item

90.

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.

91.

Election of Vice Chairman (if desired)

Minutes:

A Vice Chairman was not required on this occasion.

92.

Apologies for absence and Substitutions

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Bryan Organ and Councillor Brian Simmons attended as substitute member.

93.

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:

Councillor Brian Simmons declared an other interest in planning application number 16/05085/FUL – 44 St Clement’s Road, Keynsham.  Councillor Simmons stated that he had previously made a decision on this application in his role as a Keynsham Town Councillor and so would leave the meeting while it was discussed.

94.

To Announce any Urgent Business Agreed by the Chairman

Minutes:

There was no urgent business for consideration.  The Chairman informed members that the webcasting trial for this Committee had been completed and the results would now be analysed.

95.

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.

96.

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.

97.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 96 KB

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 14 December 2016.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 14 December 2016 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

98.

Site Visit List - Applications for Planning Permission Etc for Determination by the Committee pdf icon PDF 244 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. 16/04250/FUL

Site Location: Land East of Alma Cottage, Charlcombe Lane, Charlcombe, Bath – Erection of one dwelling following the demolition of existing stables

 

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

 

The registered speakers spoke for and against the application.

 

The local ward members, Councillors Martin Veal and Geoff Ward spoke against the application.

 

In response to a question the Case Officer explained that conditions 10, 11 and 12, set out in the report, propose the removal of permitted development rights so the applicants would have to apply for planning permission if they wished in future to extend the dwelling.

 

Councillor Roberts then moved that planning permission be refused on the grounds that the development would be detrimental to the openness of the greenbelt as a result of external lighting, storage and domestic paraphernalia.  A further reason for refusal was highway safety due to the difficult access and egress to and from the property as visibility along this road was already substandard.  This was seconded by Councillor Kew.

 

The motion was then put to the vote and it was RESOLVED by 7 votes for and 3 votes against to REFUSE the application for the reasons set out above.

 

Item No. 2

Application No. 16/04885/FUL

Site Location: The Grove, Langridge Lane, Swainswick, Bath – Demolition of existing garage and erection of a replacement building for use as an annex providing ancillary residential accommodation

 

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

 

The registered speakers spoke in favour of the application.

 

The local ward members, Councillors Martin Veal and Geoff Ward also spoke in favour of the application.

 

Councillor Appleyard moved to delegate to permit planning permission subject to conditions.  He pointed out that the family aspect of this application meant that there were exceptional circumstances in this case.  The proposed annex would provide accommodation for the applicant’s mother and would enable the family to remain together in their existing property.  He had found the site visit very helpful and subsequently did not feel that the visual aspect of the site would be affected greatly by the development.

 

Councillor Jackson had concerns that the proposed development would consist of two storeys which was too intrusive.  She also pointed out that the needs of the family could change in the future and felt that there would be other options available to them.  She had concerns that the development was contrary to policy and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 98.

99.

Main Plans List - Applications for Planning Permission Etc for Determination by the Committee pdf icon PDF 3 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) 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. 16/04615/FUL

Site Location: Horseworld, Staunton Lane, Whitchurch – Residential development of 97 dwellings with land reserved for early years provision and alterations to the front boundary wall of Staunton Manor Farm, Staunton Lane, Whitchurch

 

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

 

The registered speakers spoke in favour of the application.

 

The local ward member, Councillor Paul May spoke in favour of the application.

 

Councillor Kew queried whether the application was premature bearing in mind that the Conservation Officer, Ecologist and Landscape Officer had stated that the application was not acceptable in its current form.  The Case Officer explained that these officers had not yet provided comments on the amended plans and that the applicant had now considered and largely overcome the concerns they had raised.

 

Councillor Jackson requested a condition regarding the retention of the allotments.  She also queried whether a condition was required to ensure that if the nursery school was not provided then this area be retained for community use.  The Case Officer explained that there was provision in the S106 agreement regarding the allotments and further discussions would take place with the applicant.  She also explained that the policy was clear regarding the provision of an early years facility but that any subsequent proposals would have to be considered on their own merits so it would be difficult to specify only community use for this area.

 

Councillor Crossley moved to delegate to permit the application subject to conditions.  He noted that officers had done an excellent job and had listened to concerns raised by the local community and worked hard to resolve these.  This was seconded by Councillor Kew.

 

The motion was put to the vote and it was RESOLVED by 9 votes in favour and 1 abstention to DELEGATE TO PERMIT the application subject to conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement.

 

Item No. 2

Application No. 16/04629/FUL

Site Location: Kielder, Church Lane, East Harptree – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 4 dwellings with associated car parking, gardens and amenity space

 

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

 

The registered speakers spoke for and against the application.

 

Councillor Geoff Ward read out a statement from Councillor Tim Warren, local ward member, against the application.

 

Councillor Jackson asked a question regarding the removal of trees.  The Case Officer explained that some trees would be removed to provide access to the site but  ...  view the full minutes text for item 99.

Additional documents:

100.

New Planning Appeals Lodged, Decisions Received and Dates of Forthcoming Hearings/Inquiries pdf icon PDF 24 KB

To note the report

Minutes:

The Committee considered the appeals report.  Members noted the decision to allow the appeal at Rough Ground and Buildings, Queen Charlton Lane.  The Committee noted that the inspector had given weight to the personal circumstances of the applicant.

 

The Committee asked the Group Manager (Development Management) to provide some feedback on the implications of this decision.  Members also requested an update on the current position regarding gypsy and traveller sites in the B&NES area including total numbers and details of whether there was a shortfall of a particular type of provision in light of the Queen Charlton appeal.

 

RESOLVED to NOTE the report.