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74.

Emergency evacuation procedure

The Chairman will ask the Committee Administrator to draw attention to the emergency evacuation procedure.

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The Democratic Services Officer read out the emergency evacuation procedure.

75.

Apologies for absence and Substitutions

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Apologies for absence were received from:

 

Cllr Shelley Bromley – substitute Cllr Matt McCabe

Cllr Vic Clarke – substitute Cllr Vic Pritchard

Cllr Paul Crossley – substitute Cllr Rob Appleyard

76.

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.

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The Chair, Cllr Sue Craig, declared an interest in planning application nos. 18/02499/FUL and 18/02500/LBA – 32-33 Victoria Buildings, Bath, as she lives near the application site.  She stated that Cllr Sally Davis, Vice Chair, would take the chair when these applications were considered.

77.

To Announce any Urgent Business Agreed by the Chairman

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There was no urgent business.

78.

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.

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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.

79.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 172 KB

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 17 November 2021.

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The minutes of the meeting held on 17 November 2021 were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

80.

Site Visit List - Applications for Planning Permission Etc for Determination by the Committee pdf icon PDF 318 KB

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The Committee considered:

 

·  A report by the Head of Planning on various planning applications.

 

·  An update report by the Head of Planning 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. 20/02479/OUT

Site Location: Parcel 1991, Bath Road, Keynsham – Outline application for up to 5,700sqm (GEA) of flexible use commercial development falling within Use Classes B1(b), B1(c), B2 and B8 with primary access onto Bath Road.  All matters reserved except access.

 

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

 

Two local residents spoke against the application.

 

The agent spoke in favour of the application.

 

Cllr Andy Wait, local ward member, spoke against the application.  He raised concerns regarding the arrangements for vehicles to enter and exit the site via the A4.  This is already a very busy road and is the Bristol/Bath commercial corridor.  It made no sense for HGVs to be turning right onto this road.  He stated that an access via World’s End Lane would be far more sensible.  He raised concerns regarding the detrimental effect on the amenity of local residents.  He stated that the use of the site for a B2 use so close to residential properties is not appropriate.

 

The Case Officer then responded to questions as follows:

 

·  The masterplan for the site was referred to in the previous officer report which was considered in July.

·  Following analysis, officers do not think that the access via the A4 is contrary to the allocation policy.  Although this access is not referred to in the original plan it is not specifically excluded.

·  A separate application on this site (in particular the MOD site in Pixash Lane agreed by the committee in July) would be a material consideration.

·  The committee should act consistently in its approach to this application and where the masterplan has been found to be acceptable, this is a material consideration.

·  Whilst there could be alternative access to the site via World’s End Lane, members should focus on the application in front of them.

·  Proposed improvements to World’s End Lane would include widening the carriageway and the inclusion of a dedicated pedestrian and cycle path.

·  Alternative accesses were discussed with the applicant but there is an issue with a pinch point and the need to cross land belonging to a third party.  Highways consider the proposed access to be acceptable.

·  The transport addendum provides a model based on trip data which includes exit times for larger vehicles.  The average figures include the morning and afternoon peak periods. 

·  The travel to school route would be via the shared pedestrian and cycle path on the A4.

·  There would be some buffering and landscaping to reduce noise to residential properties.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 80.

81.

Main Plans List - Applications for Planning Permission Etc for Determination by the Committee pdf icon PDF 1 MB

The following applications will be considered in the morning session of the meeting (from 11am):

 

·  20/02479/OUT – Parcel 1991, Bath Road, Keynsham

·  18/02499/FUL and 18/02500/LBA – 32-33 Victoria Buildings, Westmoreland, Bath

·  21/04276/REG13 – 23 Grosvenor Place, Lambridge, Bath

 

The following applications will be considered in the afternoon session of the meeting (from 2pm):

 

·  21/00889/FUL - The Wharf, Greensbrook, Clutton

·  21/03981/FUL - 18 St Catherine's Close, Bathwick, Bath

·  21/04002/FUL - 97 Mount Road, Southdown, Bath

·  21/02654/FUL - 10 Grange Road, Saltford

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The Committee considered:

 

·  A report by the Head of Planning on various planning applications.

 

·  An update report by the Head of Planning on items 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 3 to these minutes.

 

Note: At this point Cllr Sue Craig left the meeting having declared an interest in the following application.  The Vice-Chair, Cllr Sally Davis, then took the chair.

 

Item Nos. 1 and 2

Application Nos. 18/02499/FUL and 18/02500/LBA

Site Location: 32-33 Victoria Buildings, Westmoreland, Bath – Provision of new skittle alley, a new community room, provision of new accessible toilets, refurbishment of the public house and the provision of 9 apartments at the Belvoir Castle, Bath

 

The Case Officer reported on the applications and her recommendation to refuse.  She explained that the committee’s previous decision on these applications had been subject to judicial review and had subsequently been quashed.

 

A representative of an objector and a representative from Bath Preservation Trust spoke against the application.

 

Cllr June Player, local ward member, read out a statement on behalf of Cllr Colin Blackburn, the other local ward member.  Cllr Blackburn no longer supported the application and noted the findings of the judicial review.  Cllr Player then made a statement against the application.  She raised concerns regarding the loss of outdoor space which is beneficial for wellbeing and biodiversity.  She stated that the proposal would cause harm to the heritage assets of Park View.  She pointed out that the provision of the nine apartments is not linked to the retention and viability of the public house.

 

The Case Officer then responded to questions as follows:

 

·  The apartments could potentially be sold and there is no guarantee that they would remain in the same ownership as the public house.  There is no obvious link between the apartments and the long-term survival of the public house.

·  Part of the pub extension would be at basement level.

 

Cllr McCabe moved the officer recommendations to refuse.  This was seconded by Cllr Hodge.

 

The motion was put to the vote and it was RESOLVED unanimously to REFUSE both applications for the reasons set out in the reports.

 

Note: At this point Cllr Sue Craig resumed the chair.

 

Item No. 3

Application No. 21/04276/REG13

Site Location: 23 Grosvenor Place, Lambridge, Bath, BA1 6BA – Internal and external alterations for the installation of secondary glazing to windows to flats, installation of PV panels on hidden roof slope, installation of security camera on south elevation, additions and alterations to staircase balustrades, alterations to lower ground floor to provide building management offices, laundry room, stores and bin store including installation of secondary glazing.

 

The Case Officer reported on the application and her recommendation to grant consent.  She informed the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 81.

Update Report - 15 December 2021 - Appendix 1 pdf icon PDF 13 KB

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82.

New Planning Appeals Lodged, Decisions Received and Dates of Forthcoming Hearings/Inquiries pdf icon PDF 91 KB

The Committee is asked to note the report.

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The Committee considered the appeals report.

 

RESOLVED to note the report.