Agenda and minutes

The Democratic Services Officer will draw attention to the emergency evacuation procedure.

The Democratic Services Officer read out the emergency evacuation procedure.

Cllr Ruth Malloy was substituting for Cllr Paul Crossley.

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.

There were no declarations of interest.

There was no urgent business.

(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 Democratic Services 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.

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.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 5 April 2023 as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

It was moved by Cllr Eleanor Jackson, seconded by Cllr Sally Davis and:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 5 April 2023 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

There are no site visit applications for consideration.

There were no site visit applications for consideration.

The following item will be considered:

(1)  22/01124/FUL - Former Purnell Factory North View Development Site, Oxleaze Way, Paulton

The Committee considered:

A report by the Head of Planning on various planning applications under the main applications list.

Oral statements by members of the public and representatives. A copy of the

speakers’ list is attached as Appendix 1 to these minutes.

RESOLVED that in accordance with the delegated powers, the applications be determined as set out in the Main decisions list attached as Appendix 2 to these minutes.

(1)  22/01124/FUL Former Purnell Factory North View Development Site, Oxleaze Way, Paulton

The Case Officer introduced the report which considered an application for a residential development of 72 dwellings, vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access, landscaping, and other associated ancillary works.

He outlined the following updates since the previous meeting of 8 February 2023 when the application had been deferred:

1.  Roundabout Delivery – an agreement had now been signed with the relevant landowners to secure the construction of the roundabout which would provide a secondary access to the site.  As a result, there was no longer a requirement for a Section 106 Agreement or condition to secure the delivery of the roundabout. 

2.  Nursery Delivery – the landowner had signed a legal agreement to ensure that the nursery would be constructed and operating within a 2-year period i.e., before April 2025.  The Council was satisfied that the agreement was effective and could be enforced if necessary.  The Local Education authority was satisfied that sufficient childcare would be available for new and existing residents.

3.  Sustainable Construction – the application was now compliant with the sustainable construction policy set out in the Local Plan Partial Update.  Revisions had been made to include triple glazed windows, air source heat pumps and increased levels of solar panels.  The development also now included renewables to offset 100% of carbon emissions and achieve zero operational emissions. 

The Case Officer confirmed his recommendation that officers be delegated to permit the application subject to:

1.  A Section 106 agreement being agreed to secure:

·  Policy compliant affordable housing obligations.

·  Affordable housing requirements for tenure and design.

·  Off-site public open space enhancement financial contribution (£76,680).

·  Travel plan implementation and monitoring (£4,775).

·  Travel plan bond (£55,880 - refundable upon successful completion of the travel plan).

·  Traffic Regulation Order for highways waiting restrictions (£4,351).

·  Fire Hydrant Contribution x3 new hydrants (£4,500 plus VAT).

·  S.106 Monitoring Fee of £400 per obligation.

2.  The conditions set out in the report.

The following public representations were received:

1.  Dan Trundle, agent, speaking in support of the application.

Cllr Liz Hardman was in attendance as local ward member.  She thanked the Committee for deferring the application and welcomed the resolution of concerns raised relating to the delivery of the nursery and roundabout and sustainable construction.  She also raised the following issues:

1.  It was disappointing that the original plan for mixed use of the site for employment, retirement village and housing had not come to fruition.

2.  The housing development would put an additional strain on the infrastructure of Paulton.

3.  There were a lot of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 112.

The Committee is asked to note the report.

The Committee considered the appeals report.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

The Committee is asked to note the report.

The Committee considered the quarterly performance report for 1 January – 31 March 2023.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.