Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Bessant, Bill and Mr Cope, with the following substitutions authorised in accordance with council procedure rule 4:

Councillor Boothby for Councillor Bessant

Councillor Cartwright for Councillor Cope

Councillor Crooks for Councillor Bill.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 2 June 2015.

Councillor Cartwright stated that he had been in attendance as ward councillor at the previous meeting but this was not reflected in the minutes. He also felt that a condition regarding slate roofing had been omitted from the minute relating to application 14/01084/FUL. In response it was reported that this condition was included in the conditions recommended in the report.

It was moved by Councillor Boothby, seconded by Councillor Witherford and

RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting on 2 June 2015 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman subject to the abovementioned amendment to the attendance record.

Councillors Cartwright, Hollick and O’Shea stated that they had received representation regarding application 14/01247/COU but had come to the meeting with an open mind.

Councillor Kirby declared a personal interest in application 15/00394/FUL as her daughter was employed at Battling Brook Primary School on the application site.

It was reported that all decisions had been issued.

Application for erection of 82 dwellings (outline – access only).

Application for redevelopment of former factory for residential development and employment (B1 and B2) (outline – access only).

It was moved by Councillor O’Shea, seconded by Councillor Boothby and

RESOLVED – permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report.

Application for residential development for up to 120 dwellings, access, open space and associated works (outline – access only).

Residential development for up to 120 dwellings, access, open space and associated works (outline – access only).

It was moved by Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Taylor and

RESOLVED – permission be refused for the reasons contained in the officer’s report.

Application for change of use of land for two gypsy and traveller pitches with associated infrastructure (revised scheme).

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN FROM THE AGENDA

This application had been withdrawn.

Application for change of use of land to two gypsy/traveller pitches, including day room and associated works (revised proposal).

Change of use of land to 2 gypsy / traveller pitches, including day room and associated works.

Whilst supportive of the officer’s recommendation to refuse planning permission, some members felt that additional reasons for refusal were required. It was moved by Councillor Cartwright and seconded by Councillor O’Shea that the additional reasons for refusal of being contrary to Core Strategy policies 13, 18, 21 and 22 be included.

Following officer advice, Councillor Cartwright, seconded by Councillor O’Shea, moved an amendment that additional reasons for refusal being BE1 (impact on residential amenity) and policies 21 & 22 (assimilation into the countryside) be included. The amendment was accepted and upon being put to the vote the motion as amended was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – permission be refused for the reasons contained in the officer’s report and the abovementioned additional reasons. The final wording of the reasons for refusal to be delegated to the Chief Planning and Development Officer.

Application for erection of nine dwellings (outline – access and layout only).

Erection of 9 dwellings (outline – access only).

Members expressed concern regarding the access to the site and asked about the possibility of accessing via the former depot site. Due to plans for the former depot site not yet being agreed, it was moved by Councillor Hodgkins and seconded by Councillor Kirby that a decision on the application be deferred to allow for further discussion on this matter. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – the decision be deferred.

Application for erection of a 17.9MW solar farm with associated infrastructure.

Erection of a 17.9MW solar farm with associated infrastructure.

It was moved by Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor O’Shea and

RESOLVED – permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report.

Application for erection of a single storey dwelling with associated access and parking.

Erection of single storey dwelling with associated access and parking.

Members expressed concern regarding the untidy state of the site and damage that had been caused to surrounding properties. It was moved by Councillor Sutton and seconded by Councillor Cartwright that a condition be added to require boundary treatment. Upon being put to the vote the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report and the abovementioned additional condition. The final wording of the additional condition to be delegated to the Chief Planning and Development Officer.

Application for demolition of factory and erection of a 12 dwelling apartment block.

Demolition of factory and erection of a 12 dwelling apartment block.

It was moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Sutton and

RESOLVED – permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report.

Application for proposed two single storey modular buildings consisting of three classrooms, toilets and store room.

Proposed 2 single storey modular buildings consisting of 3 classrooms, toilets and store room.

It was moved by Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Hodgkins and

RESOLVED – permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report and late items.

Appeal decision and associated costs decision with regard to The Poplars, Watling Street.

It was moved by Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Witherford and

RESOLVED – the report be noted.

On the motion of Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor O’Shea, it was

RESOLVED – the report be noted.

It was moved by Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

RESOLVED – the report be noted.