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RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
RESOLVED – That a SITE VISIT be arranged for Members of the Committee to view the application site prior to determination of the application by the Committee. Reason for Visit: To allow Members to assess the relationship between the development and the neighbouring dwelling Barnwell in respect of visual dominance and overlooking.
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23) and Note 2 below. Note 2 Permission granted for a temporary 12 month period to allow the impact of the use to be assessed.
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
RESOLVED – That the list of Delegated Decisions be noted and in future can be viewed online.
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Steve Joe Jones, Stella Matthews, Fred Roberts and Graham Rogers.
The Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 3 July will be on the agenda of the meeting scheduled for Monday 4th September, 2023
Members were reminded of their responsibility, under Paragraph 11 of the Members’ Code of Conduct, to declare any interests in relation to any of the business to be transacted at this meeting. The following declarations were made: Councillor I David Bithell, MBE – Item 4G – Application P/2023/0367 - personal – The councillor had submitted the application. The councillor left the meeting taking no part in the discussion and voting.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
The Head of Planning Development Management explained the proposal to the Members of the Committee. Helen Davies spoke in favour of the application. Councillor Trevor Bates (Local Member) spoke about the application and was pleased that the property will be improved, he did, however, raise concerns relating to the drains near the property, particularly whilst works were being carried out. Members were minded to grant the application. RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
The Head of Planning Development Management explained the proposal to the Members of the Committee which was for change of use of building from Class A1 (Retail) to Class B1 (Business) and B8 (Storage and Distribution) Members agreed that there is adequate parking near the unit and the nearest residential property is across the road from the unit. Members were minded to grant the application. RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
The Head of Planning Development Management explained the proposal to the Members of the Committee which was for demolition of a detached garage and the erection of a two storey side extension. Members were minded to grant the application as the design perspective is acceptable and the extension is not overbearing. RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That a SITE VISIT be arranged for Members of the Committee to view the application site prior to determination of the application by the Committee. Reason for Visit: To allow Members to assess the relationship between the development and the neighbouring dwelling Barnwell in respect of visual dominance and overlooking.
Mr Steve Jones (D.S. Jones and Co) spoke against the application. Mr Dfydd Edwards (Blueprint Architectural Services) spoke in favour of the application. The Head of Planning Development Management explained the proposal to the Members of the Committee · In this case the dimensional changes are considered to be non-material. · There would be no overlooking from the southern elevation of the property to the neighbouring property · Rooms in the southern elevation would be non-habitable. · Design wise the proposal is acceptable · No phosphorus issue Joint Local Member and non-Committee Member, Councillor Krista Childs spoke against the application. Joint Local Member and non-Committee Member, Councillor Anthony Wedlake, spoke against the application. A discussion ensued and Members raised the following points: · What is recognised as a non-habitable area? · Is the dwelling in the position that had originally been approved? · Does the height difference make the property imposing to neighbouring property? The Head of Planning Development Management informed members of the following: · A non-habitable room may be a utility room, a shower room/wet room/ bathroom or a garden store · The position of the dwelling is as originally approved. · The height difference was 250mm RESOLVED – That a SITE VISIT be arranged for Members of the Committee to view the application site prior to determination of the application by the Committee. Reason for Visit: To allow Members to assess the relationship between the development and the neighbouring dwelling Barnwell in respect of visual dominance and overlooking.
Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
The Head of Planning Development Management explained the proposal to the Members of the Committee which was for the installation and operation of battery storage facility and ancillary development. Mr Roden (Axis) spoke in favour of the application. (Adjoining Ward Member) Councillor Mark Pritchard spoke in relation to the application and raised his concerns. The Head of Planning Development Management introduced the report and the Chair drew attention to the size of the site shown on the plan. Members raised the following concerns: · Access to the site, as the lane is narrow, suggestion of a passing place · Can the infrastructure take the capacity of the delivery of the batteries? · Potential fire risk at the site The Head of Planning Development Management reminded Members that there was an original application in 2021 and a similar but larger development had been granted. · There are no concerns from public protection in relation to noise. · No visual impact · Traffic would be low level as it would generally be maintenance traffic · Fire risk would be covered under separate legislation · The applicant would be required to adhere to safety regulations Members were minded to grant the application. RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23) and Note 2 below. Note 2 Permission granted for a temporary 12 month period to allow the impact of the use to be assessed.
The Head of Planning Development Management explained the proposal which was for change of use of an outbuilding to a Beauty and Nail Salon. Members were minded to grant permission for a temporary 12 month period to allow the impact of the use to be assessed. RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23) and Note 2 below. Note 2 Permission granted for a temporary 12 month period to allow the impact of the use to be assessed.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
(Members declaration of interest in relation to this item are set out in Minute 22 above) The Head of Planning Development Management introduced the report to the Members of the Committee. Members were minded to grant the application. RESOLVED - That permission be GRANTED in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning as set out in report (COEP/08/23).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the list of Delegated Decisions be noted and in future can be viewed online.
The Head of Planning Development Management suggested to committee that as the delegated decisions information is accessible on line, they will not appear on the agenda for the foreseeable time. RESOLVED – That the list of Delegated Decisions be noted and in future can be viewed online.