Agenda and draft minutes

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

The Democratic Services Officer read out the emergency evacuation procedure.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Hal MacFie and Cllr Duncan Hounsell was in attendance as substitute.

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.

Cllr Duncan Hounsell advised that he would be standing down for item 6 -24/01826/FUL – 14 Manor Road, Saltford to address the Committee as ward member and would not be participating in the debate or vote.

There was no urgent business.

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.

The Democratic Services Officer informed the meeting of the process for public speakers to address the Committee.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 23 October 2024 as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

It was moved by Cllr Jackson, seconded by Cllr Simon and;

RESOLVED  that the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 23 October 2024 be confirmed as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

There are no site visit applications for consideration.

There were no site visit applications for consideration.

The following items will be considered at 11am:

1.  24/00155/RES - Land Parcel 0005, Bath Road, Keynsham, Bath And North East Somerset

2.  24/00768/FUL - Former Keynsham Fire Station, Temple Street, Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset

The following items will be considered at 2pm:

3.  24/02198/FUL - Unity Road, Northern Part, Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset

4.  24/01360/FUL - 14 Kenilworth Close, Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset

5.  24/01202/FUL - The Hollies, Hillcrest, Pensford, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset

6.  24/01826/FUL – 14 Manor Road, Saltford, Bath and North East Somerset

7.  24/02425/VAR - 2 Mayfields, Keynsham, Bath And North East Somerset

8.  24/01371/FUL - 37 Gaston Avenue, Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset

The Committee considered:

1.  A report and update report by the Head of Planning on the applications under the main applications list.

2.  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 applications decisions list attached as Appendix 2 to these minutes.

1.  24/00155/RES - Land Parcel 0005, Bath Road, Keynsham, Bath And North East Somerset

The Case Officer introduced the report which considered a reserved matters application for the development of 208 homes, replacement sports pitch to facilitate expanded primary school, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure pursuant to planning permission ref: 20/02673/OUT.

She gave a verbal update to amend the wording of the sustainable construction condition to confirm this would be discharged in line with the phasing of the construction.

She confirmed the officers’ recommendation that officers be delegated to permit the application subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure a financial contribution of £82,892 towards the Council's Carbon Offsetting Fund and the conditions set out in the report.

The following public representations were received:

1.  Jason Price, Avon and Somerset Police – Designing Out Crime Officer, objecting to the design of the development in terms of safety and security.

2.  Peter Roberts, applicant, supporting the application.

Cllr Andy Wait was in attendance as ward Councillor and raised the following points:

1.  He raised comments on behalf of Ian Saunders, Chair of the adjacent Hygge Park development community group:

a.  The construction management plan not been seen by the local community,

b.  There had been drainage and flooding issues at Hygge Park and the drainage strategy had not been adhered to in relation to that development.

c.  The proposed garages were too small for a modern car and would increase car parking problems in the local area. 

2.  He stated the need for traffic management across the whole site, including Hygge Park to be looked at.  Consideration should be given to securing a contribution to a bus service.

3.  As ward member, he had been made aware of anti-social behaviour within the Hygge Park development and he questioned whether the applicant could manage the site effectively to prevent further anti-social behaviour.

4.  He expressed concern about the impact on the woodland.

In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed:

1.  The access would be a signalled junction via the A4 and the layout had been approved at the outline stage.  The signalised junction would discourage rat-running.  There would be a linking road to the Hygge Park development, and it was possible for a small community bus to access the site.  The nearest bus stop was 300m away which was an approximate walk of 3-4 minutes.

2.  The use of the cycle path by school children was assessed at the outline stage.

3.  The Council’s parking standard did not include garages as parking  ...  view the full minutes text for item 65.

The Committee is asked to note the report.

Cllr Eleanor Jackson asked that thanks be recorded to officers for their support in the appeal relating to Land West Of Providence Bungalow Frome Road, Radstock.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.