The Minutes of the meeting held on 21 July 2021 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillor Ennis declared an interest in applications 211010/REG3 and 210904/REG3 on the basis that he had been involved in the development of the schemes as the previous Lead Councillor for Housing.

Councillor Emberson declared an interest in applications 211010/REG3 and 210904/REG3 on the basis that she was involved in the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 40.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted, at the meeting, a schedule of applications to be considered at future meetings of the Committee to enable Councillors to decide which sites, if any, they wished to visit prior to determining the relevant applications.

Resolved -   

That the under-mentioned  ...  view the full minutes text for item 41.

(i)       New Appeals

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a schedule giving details of notification received from the Planning Inspectorate regarding two planning appeals, the method of determination for which she had already expressed a preference in accordance with delegated powers, which was attached  ...  view the full minutes text for item 42.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report giving details in Table 1 of 20 pending prior approval applications, and in Table 2 of 13 applications for prior approval decided between 8 July and 24 August 2021.

Resolved –    That the report be noted.

Part demolition of existing industrial building and erection of a three-storey end of terrace building of 6 flats (C3 use) (amended description)

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.  An update report was tabled at the meeting which set out information  ...  view the full minutes text for item 44.

Part Retrospective application for the erection of 40 no. sleeping units and 3no. support units for rough sleepers, to be used temporarily for a period of 5 years.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.  An update report was tabled at  ...  view the full minutes text for item 45.

Works consist of property improvements and upgrades of Thermal efficiency measures to dwellings detailed below. All properties located on the Old Norcot Estate, Reading. Phase 1 addresses to include:- 35, 37, 39, 41, 43 Bramshaw Road RG30 6AT 69, 71, 73, 75 Bramshaw Road, RG30 6AS 377 & 379 Norcot Road,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 46.

LED Screen hoardings, supported by hollow steel posts.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.

Comments and objections were received and considered.

It was proposed and moved at the meeting that the application be granted, on the grounds that the proposed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 47.

210647/REG3 - Provision of a play service venue at the existing park pavilion, converting a disused internal garage into an indoor low ropes activity course, providing an outdoor mini-golf zone, an outdoor enclosed education and learning zone, with a small community cafe to compliment the activities.

210746/LBC - Listed Building  ...  view the full minutes text for item 48.

Single storey rear extension and new Velux Cabrio windows to rear elevation of loft floor.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.

Comments and objections were received and considered.

Objector Barry McNamara and the applicant Steve Gibson attended the meeting and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49.