Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Ernie Galsworthy.

Councillor Clive Jones gave apologies due to technical difficulties, but was able to join the meeting at 5.15 p.m.

Members are reminded of their personal responsibility to declare any personal and prejudicial interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government and Finance Act 1992 relating to Council Tax, the Local Government Act 2000, the Council’s Constitution and the Members Code of Conduct

Note:

(a)  Members are reminded that they must identify the item number and subject matter that their interest relates to and signify the nature of the personal interest and

(b)  Where Members withdraw from a Meeting as a consequence of the disclosure of a prejudicial interest they must notify the Chair when they leave

Councillor Brent Carter declared an interest in both items 3 and 4 as he knew the applicants on both applications. 

Councillor Carter left the meeting.

To consider report of the Chief Executive

Residential development comprising 21 self build plots with associated highway works.

The Planning Officer led Committee through the application with the assistance of a power point presentation.

The following questions were raised by Committee and answered by the planning officer:-

·       Houses 1 – 3 Trevor Close – Will there be some blockage of light with the properties being so high up?

·       Did there used to be a children’s park/playground on this area of ground?

·       Page 4 – Hammerhead at Trevor Close area is always full of cars, do you think six spaces are going to be adequate?

·       Page 4 - Culvert - Would this be at a cost to the applicant or the Local Authority?

·       Are there any social houses being built?

·       While there are no objections so far, but will you go back out for further consultation?

Further comments were then made by Committee and it was:

Resolved that:

That in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of Town Planning and Countryside the application be APPROVED subject to the Conditions as outlined in the report.

To consider report of the Chief Executive

Raise height of existing auto body shop building (use class B2) to provide a warehouse (use class B8) with an associated office at first floor (use class B1).  Proposal to include cladding to existing building.

The Planning Officer led Committee through the application with the assistance of a power point presentation.

The following questions were raised by Committee and answered by the planning officer:-

·       Clarity sought over usage of the warehouse and what it can be utilised for and regarding overlooking of neighbouring properties.

·       Will the hours of use be limited?

Further comments and concerns were then made by Committee with particular emphasis on the usage of the warehouse and the fact that the applicant doesn’t have to specify what the warehouse will be used for.

Resolved that:

That in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of Town Planning and Countryside the application be APPROVED subject to the Conditions as outlined in the report.

To receive report of the Chief Executive

1^st December – 31^st December 2022

Resolved that:

The Delegated Decision report be received.

No other business was deemed urgent by the Chair.