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.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Tim Warren.

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 Deborah Collins declared that she had already stated her objection to item 8 (1) 23/02012/FUL - Units 1-4 Wells Road, Lyncombe, Bath and would not participate in the debate or vote but would address the Committee as ward member.

Cllr Paul Crossley declared an interest in item 8 (9) 24/02742/TCA - Orchard Rise, Sham Castle Lane, Bathwick, Bath and withdrew from the meeting during consideration of the item.

Cllr Lucy Hodge confirmed that she had asked for item 8 (5) 24/01160/FUL - 11 Richmond Road, Bath to be referred to the Planning Committee as ward member, but had no interest in the item.

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 advised on the process for public speakers.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 31 July 2024 as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

It was moved by Cllr Eleanor Jackson, seconded by Cllr Deborah Collins and:

RESOLVED  that the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 31 July 2024 be confirmed as a correct record for signing by the Chair.

There are no site visit applications for determination.

There were no site visit applications for consideration.

The following items will be considered at 11am:

1.  23/02012/FUL - Units 1-4 Wells Road, Lyncombe, Bath

2.  23/04136/RES - 37 Coombend, Radstock

The following items will be considered at 2pm:

3.  23/03465/FUL – Nuholme, Wick Lane, Stanton Wick

4.  24/02125/VAR - Parcel 2727, Kingshill Lane, Chew Stoke

5.  24/01160/FUL - 11 Richmond Road, Beacon Hill, Bath

6.  24/01819/VAR - 6 Squire Lane, Ubley, Bristol

7.  24/02110/FUL - 10 Berkeley Place, Walcot, Bath

8.  24/02257/FUL - 23 Ringswell Gardens, Lambridge

9.  24/02742/TCA - Orchard Rise, Sham Castle Lane

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.  23/02012/FUL - Units 1-4 Wells Road, Lyncombe, Bath

Cllr Deborah Collins declared an interest and stood down from the Committee during the consideration of this item.

The Case Officer introduced the report which considered an application for the demolition of an existing commercial industrial building and development of a new 4-storey mixed-use building, comprising 2 commercial units and

residential co-living use including 77 studios with ancillary co-working areas, communal residential accommodation of kitchens, living rooms, gym, rooftop outdoor amenity area, plant, laundry, bin storage and cycle parking, car parking and landscaping. 

He confirmed the officers’ recommendation that officers be delegated authority to permit the application subject to: 

A. The completion of a Legal Agreement to secure:

1.  Financial contribution of £1,121,486.00 towards affordable housing delivery in Bath and North East Somerset.

2.  Financial contribution of £114,414.00 towards Bath Riverline Project local greenspace enhancement and maintenance.

3.  Financial contribution of £7552.80 towards replacement tree planting on Council owned land in the local area.

4.  Planning obligation of 10 work placements, 2 apprenticeship, 2 new job roles advertised through Department of Work and Pensions and financial contribution of £6,380.00 towards Targeted Recruitment and Training.

5.  Financial contribution to carbon offset fund to be calculated in accordance with Policy SCR6 and Planning Obligations SPD formula including mechanism for adjusting contribution if energy strategy changes.

6.  Monitoring fee for each obligation of £400.00 per obligation.

B. The conditions set out in the report, or such conditions as may be appropriate.

The following public representations were received:

1.  Jan Shepley, Widcombe Residents Association/Alex Sherman, Bath Preservation Trust objecting to the application.

2.  Paul Brundell/Paul Van Reyk, applicants supporting the application.

Cllr Deborah Collins raised the following points on behalf of herself and Cllr Alison Born as the ward members:

1.  The ward members had objected to the application on the basis that it was considered inappropriate.  They supported affordable housing and accepted the principle of co-living but did not consider the development to be affordable and also believed it was in the wrong location. 

2.  In planning terms, the application site was not in the city centre; it was separated from the centre by the railway viaduct.

3.  This site was green in nature. There was a concern about the loss of trees and the further loss of green space as a result of the nearby Somer Valley link.

4.  Housing was predominately terraced in the area.

5.  There were concerns about the internal design and the size of the studios/kitchen space.

6.  The development would result in a loss  ...  view the full minutes text for item 37.

The Committee is asked to note the report.

The Committee considered the appeals report.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.