Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 07 July 2022 be agreed as a correct record.

Apologies were received from Councillor Danny Rich who was substituted for by Councillor Claire Farrier.

Apologies were received from Councillor Richard Barnes who was substituted for by Councillor Tony Vourou

Councillor Claire Farrier declared an interest in relation to Item 9 due to having considered the application at a previous Committee and in her capacity as Ward Councillor. Councillor Farrier declared that she would not be taking part in the discussion or voting on the item.

None.

Items contained within the addendum were dealt with under individual agenda items. The Committee noted the addendum to the Planning Agenda which was published and circulated prior to the meeting.

The Planning Officer explained that the item had been deferred by the Planning Committee on 08 June 2022 to enable residents to carry out an independent survey on disputed measurements. However, as no evidence had been provided to substantiate their dispute in respect of the accuracy on the submitted plans, the Officer’s recommendation to approve the application remained the same.

The Chair moved a motion, seconded by Councillor Roberts, to defer the application to allow residents more time to submit their measurements and for the required information to be brought to Committee. The motion was carried.

The Committee voted to defer the application which was recorded as follows:

For: (deferral) 4

Against: (deferral)1

Councillor Tony Vourou did not take part in the vote as the Councillor was not present when this application was previously considered.

RESOLVED that the Committee DEFER the application to the next Planning A Committee on 21 September 2022.

The Planning Officer presented the report.

Peter Jeffery, the agent for the applicant, addressed the Committee.

The Committee voted on the officer’s recommendation for refusal.

For: (refusal) 0

Against: (refusal) 6

Further to discussion of the item, the Chair moved a motion seconded by Councillor Simberg, to approve the application for the following reasons and delegating conditions to the Service Director:

That the proposed scheme would not have a substantial adverse impact on the green belt and rural landscape and it would provide affordable housing for nursery staff.

The provision for much needed social housing in the particular area outweighed minor effects to the green belt.

Therefore, the motion was carried and the Committee unanimously approved the application.

RESOLVED that the Committee APPROVE the application and grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the reasons  and to add the necessary  conditions in consultation with the Chair.

The Planning Officer presented the report.

Robert Sale addressed the Committee and spoke against the application.

The agent, Stuart Minty, addressed the Committee.

Further to discussion of the item the Chair moved to a vote on the Officers’ recommendation to approve the application.

The votes were recorded as follows:

For: 4

Against: 2

RESOLVED that the Committee APPROVE the application following legal agreement AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations or reasons for refusal as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice- Chair) of the Committee. (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee)

The Planning Officer presented the report.

Joe Henry addressed the Committee and spoke on behalf of Richard Forshaw against the application.

Rachel Crick, the agent for the applicant, addressed the Committee and confirmed that the application had been amended based on recommendations at a prior Committee.

Councillor Claire Farrier addressed the Committee and spoke against the application.

The Chair moved to a vote on the Officers’ recommendation to approve the application.

The votes were recorded as follows:

For (approval): 0

Against: 4

Abstained: 1

There was discussion regarding whether the amendment made a material change to the development which the Committee previously resolved to approve, so as to justify a reason for refusal.

The Committee were informed that they could make a contrary decision to the previous committee but should give reasons why they took a contrary view and that their reasons should not be perverse.  

The Chair moved to revote on the Officer’s recommendation as follows:

For(approval): 1

Against: 0

Abstained: 4

Councillor Farrier did not take part in the votes due to a declaration of interest.

RESOLVED that the Committee APPROVE the application subject to s106 AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations or reasons for refusal as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee. (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee

The Planning Officer presented the report.

David Pixner and Gabbie Asher addressed the Committee and spoke against the application.

Joe Henry, the agent for the applicant, addressed the Committee.

Further to discussion of the item, the Chair moved to vote on the Officer’s recommendation to approve the application.

The votes were recorded as follows:

For: 6

Against: 0

RESOLVED that the Committee APPROVE the application subject to conditions AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations or reasons for refusal as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee. (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee)

The Planning Officer presented the report.

Ian Amdur addressed the Committee and spoke against the application.

Alberto Cohen addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

Joe Henry, the agent for the applicant addressed the Committee.

Further to discussion of the item, the Chair moved to a vote on the Officers’ recommendation to approve the application.

The votes were recorded as follows:

For: 6

Against: 0

RESOLVED that the Committee APPROVE the application subject to conditions AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations or reasons for refusal as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee. (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee

 The Planning Officer presented the report.

Joel Gray, agent for the applicant, addressed the Committee.

Further to discussion of the item, the Chair moved to a vote on the Officers’ recommendation to approve the application.

The votes were recorded as follows:

For: 6

Against: 0

RESOLVED that the Committee APPROVE the application subject to conditions AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations or reasons for refusal as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee. (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee)

The Chair exercised her discretion to continue the meeting until 10:30pm. The Committee was in agreement.

The Planning Officer presented the report.

The agent and the applicant submitted their apologies for not being able to attend the meeting.

Further to discussion of the item, the Chair moved to a vote on the Officers’ recommendation to approve the application.

The votes were recorded as follows:

For: 6

Against: 0

RESOLVED that the Committee APPROVE the application subject to conditions AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations or reasons for refusal as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee. (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee

The Planning Officer presented the report.

Mr Grossnass, the applicant, addressed the Committee.

Councillor Joshua Conway address the Committee in support of the application.

The Officer’s recommendation for refusal was put to the vote which was recorded as follows:

For: (refusal) 0

Against: (refusal) 6

Further to discussion of the item, the Chair moved a motion seconded by Councillor Roberts, to approve the application for the following reasons:

-That the proposed scheme would keep in character of neighbouring houses.

  -That no harm would be caused to the living conditions of neighbouring

    residents.

The motion was carried. The Committee then voted in favour of the  application

which was unanimous.

RESOLVED that the Committee APPROVE the application AND the Committee grants delegated authority to the Service Director – Planning and Building Control to make any minor alterations, additions or deletions to the recommended conditions/obligations or reasons for refusal as set out in this report and addendum provided this authority shall be exercised after consultation with the Chair (or in their absence the Vice-Chair) of the Committee. (who may request that such alterations, additions or deletions be first approved by the Committee

None.