Agenda and minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2017 were agreed as a correct record.

An apology had been received from Councillor Maureen Braun.

None.

Councillor Khatri declared a non-pecuniary but pre-determined interest in agenda item 8, relating to 77 and 79 Devonshire Avenue as a near neighbour.

Councillor Khatri, having declared pre-determination, would represent the views of neighbours and then withdraw from the meeting during debate and determination. This was in compliance with the Planning Code of Conduct.

Items contained within the addendum would be dealt with under individual items.

The Committee received the report.

A representation was heard from the applicant.

RESOLVED that the application be approved, subject to the conditions detailed in the report.

Prior to consideration of this item, Councillor Rayner declared a non-pecuniary interest as he knew the applicant.

The Committee received the report.

RESOLVED that the application be approved, subject to the conditions detailed in the report.

The Committee received the report and addendum to the report.

A representation was heard from Councillor Khatri, as he had withdrawn as a Committee Member for this item and was speaking as and on behalf of local residents, in line with the Planning Code of Conduct. He would leave the meeting during debate and determination.

The Committee voted on the recommendation in the report to approve the application, subject to conditions and the addendum:

As a consequence of the above vote it was moved by Councillor Farrier and seconded by Councillor Sargeant that the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:

The four new dwellings as a result of their siting, size and bulk would relate poorly to neighbouring buildings, and constitute an overdevelopment appearing cramped, unduly obtrusive and detrimental to the character and appearance of the streetscene and general locality. This would be contrary to policy DM01 of the Local Plan Development Management Policies (Adopted) 2012.

RESOLVED that

1.    the application be REFUSED for the reasons detailed in Councillor Farrier’s motion above;

2.    Councillor Farrier be nominated to represent the Committee in the event that an appeal is heard.

THERE WAS A 9 MINUTE ADJOURNMENT AT 8.34PM FOR A COMFORT BREAK

The Committee received the report.

A representation was heard from the applicant’s agent.

RESOLVED that the application be approved, subject to the conditions detailed in the report.

At 9.50pm, the Chairman used his discretion under Standing Orders to extend the time of the meeting to 10.30pm if necessary.

The Committee received the report.

Representations were heard from Marie McHale, Spiro Novruzaj and Councillor Langleben.

The Committee voted on the Officer’s recommendation to approve the application:

The Chairman used his casting vote in favour of approval.

At this point Councillor Farrier and Councillor Sargeant REFERRED THE MATTER TO THE MAIN PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR REDETERMINATION, IN LINE WITH CONSTITUTIONAL RULES.

The Committee received the report.

Representations were heard from Mr Davila and Mrs Singh.

RESOLVED that the application be approved, subject to the conditions detailed in the report.

The Committee received the report.

RESOLVED that the update for the period of January to March 2017 be noted.

None.

Councillor Gordon, on behalf of the Committee, thanked Councillor Braun for her conduct as Chairman for the past year and wished her well as she was unable to attend this evening.