The Minutes of the meeting held on 2 March 2022 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillor Emberson declared a prejudicial interest in Item 132 (220190/REG3 – Various Addresses in Bramshaw Road) on the grounds of predetermination  on the basis that she was involved in promoting the scheme as Lead Councillor for Housing.

Councillor Rowland  declared a prejudicial interest in Items 127 and 128 (201585/FUL & 20156/ADV  ...  view the full minutes text for item 119.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted 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 no site visits be arranged,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 120.

(i)       New Appeals

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a schedule giving details of notification received from the Planning Inspectorate regarding five 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 121.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report giving details in Table 1 of four prior approval applications received, and in Table 2 of seven applications for prior approval decided, between 18 February and 18 March 2022.

Resolved –    That the report be noted.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on a proposal to add 40 Christchurch Road to the list of Locally-Important Buildings and Structures.  The following documents were attached to the report:

·       Appendix 1: Location map

·       Appendix 2: Relevant photos and images

·       Appendix 3: Proposed Local  ...  view the full minutes text for item 123.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on a proposal to add Palmer Park pavilion and associated building, Wokingham Road to the list of Locally-Important Buildings and Structures.  The following documents were attached to the report:

·       Appendix 1: Location map

·       Appendix 2: Relevant photos and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 124.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking approval for the name Bobbie Richardson to be added onto the Street Name Proposals List for future allocation. 

The report explained that Bobbie Richardson had been a Southcote Councillor for a number of years and a local  ...  view the full minutes text for item 125.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report asking the Committee to select a name for the development site at the rear of 57 Baker Street.  A plan of the site detailing the street layout was attached at Appendix 1.

The report listed three suggested names,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 126.

Change of use from an estate agent use class E to a restaurant and hot food takeaway sui generis use class.

Further to Minute 79 of the meeting held on 1 December 2021 the Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.  An  ...  view the full minutes text for item 127.

Change of use from sui generis (betting shop) to A3 restaurant with ancillary A5 takeaway and replacement shopfront (part retrospective).

It was reported at the meeting that this application had been withdrawn.

Conversion of existing storage and distribution use to 1x2 bed dwelling, including upward extension to rear, and associated works.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.  The application had been deferred at the meeting held on 2 February 2022 (Minute 103  ...  view the full minutes text for item 129.

Outline application considering access, landscaping, layout and scale for redevelopment proposal involving the demolition of all existing buildings and structures (Classes B1a & B2) and erection of new buildings ranging between basement and 2 – 24 storeys in height, providing 620 (72 x studio, 196x1, 320x2 & 32x3-bed) residential units (Class C3),  ...  view the full minutes text for item 130.

Installation of Interpretation Board on temporary hoarding on boundary to former Central Swimming Pool site facing the Bedford Road.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.  It was reported at the meeting that the standard advertisement conditions referred to in the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 131.

Property improvement works and Thermal efficiency upgrades to 31 RBC properties. Works to each property will consist of fitting new External Wall insulation, new triple glazed windows and doors, minor roof adaptions, fitting of Air Source Heat pumps, central heating upgrades and associated works. All properties located on the Old  ...  view the full minutes text for item 132.

Complete redevelopment of Ranikhet Academy Primary School, comprising construction of a new two form entry, two storey school building, new Multi Use Games Area, Car Parking, playground areas and other landscaped features along with the demolitions of all existing school buildings.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services  ...  view the full minutes text for item 133.