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39.

Emergency evacuation procedure

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

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The Democratic Services Officer read out the emergency evacuation procedure.

40.

Apologies for absence and Substitutions

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There were no apologies for absence or substitutions.

41.

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 4.4 Appendix 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.

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There were no declarations of interest.

42.

To Announce any Urgent Business Agreed by the Chair

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There was no urgent business.

43.

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

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, i.e., 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.

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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.

44.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 86 KB

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 23 August 2023 as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

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It was moved by Cllr Eleanor Jackson, seconded by Cllr Ian Halsall and:

 

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 23 August 2023 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

45.

Site Visit List - Applications for Planning Permission Etc for Determination by the Committee

There are no site visit applications for consideration.

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There were no site visit applications for consideration.

 

46.

Main Plans List - Applications for Planning Permission Etc for Determination by the Committee pdf icon PDF 338 KB

The following items will be considered at 11am:

 

1.  23/00660/FUL - Pixash Business Centre Pixash Lane Keynsham Bristol

2.  23/02945/TCA - Orchard Cottage , Dovers Lane, Bathford, Bath

 

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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)  23/00660/FUL - Pixash Business Centre, Pixash Lane, Keynsham

 

The Planning Officer introduced the report which considered an application for the construction of 2 industrial units with associated parking, external yards, landscaping and services.

 

He confirmed the recommendation that the application be permitted subject to the conditions set out in the report.

The following public representations were received:

1.  Chris Beaver, objecting to the application.

2.  Mike Taylor, supporting the application.

Cllr Andy Wait was in attendance as local ward member and drew attention to the following points:

1.  Although Keynsham Town Council did not object to the application, it did raise concerns in respect of the development being of Class B2, which could have a detrimental effect on the local community if the wrong type of industry was permitted so close to residential properties.

2.  His main objection was that the application constituted over-development of the site, especially in the context of the recent developments in the area: Hygge Park, Withies Green, the new recycling centre and nursing home.

3.  There was a concern about the increase in HGVs, especially as the A4 was a route for children walking to school.

4.  The Pixash Lane site had a number of successful businesses and there was a concern that the proposed development would have a detrimental impact on existing businesses.

5.  The swept path analysis should have included both HGVs and articulated lorries. 

6.  There had been a right of way in place for 80 years and a covenant agreed in 1998 requiring access at all times.  It was likely that this would be broken by the application.

7.  An alternative proposal had been suggested by local businesses which would retain the existing turning head and remove unit 1. 

He asked the Committee to refuse the application or defer a decision pending a visit to the site.

 

In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed:

1.  There would be some tree removal as part of the development, but this was mitigated by replacement planting in the boundary hedgerow and landscaped area. 

2.  The covenant was a private matter and not a material consideration for the Planning Committee.  If planning permission was granted it would be a matter for the applicant to resolve before the permission was implemented. 

3.  Swept path analysis was included within the Transport Statement which demonstrated that rigid HGVs would be able to turn within the site. Articulated lorries were longer than rigid HGVs but there was no swept path analysis for articulated lorries.  However, articulated lorries were designed to turn in a similar space to HGVs.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 46.

20230920 Speaking List pdf icon PDF 96 KB

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47.

New Planning Appeals Lodged, Decisions Received and Dates of Forthcoming Hearings/Inquiries pdf icon PDF 76 KB

The Committee is asked to note the report.

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Cllr Eleanor Jackson raised a concern that there had been more successful appeals than usual.  She also commented that she had received complaints from constituents about neighbouring properties not being notified of planning applications in a timely manner and asked officers to investigate whether there was a problem in the system.

 

In response questions, the Team Leader – Development Management confirmed:

 

1.  In relation to the dismissed appeal for the retrospective application 22/03020/FUL – Timsbury Road, Farmborough, the Enforcement Team would need to consider the best course of action.

2.  Applications for a variation would be treated as a new application and if a member wished the application to be considered by the Committee, they would need to request a call in, in line with the scheme of delegation.

 

RESOLVED that the report be noted.