The Minutes of the meeting held on 29 March 2023 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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.

It was reported at the meeting that officers  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

(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 one planning appeal, 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 3.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report giving details in Table 1 of twelve prior approval applications received, and in Table 2 of 17 applications for prior approval decided, between 17 March and 17 May 2023.

Resolved –     That the report be noted.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report setting out details of the work and performance in the Planning Development Management, Planning Enforcement, Planning Policy and Building Control teams during 2022/23.

The report included details of the improvement in dealing with the backlog in the Planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on an objection to Tree Preservation Order No. 6/22 relating to Land on the corner of Gosbrook Road and George Street, Caversham. A copy of the TPO plan was attached to the report at Appendix 1.

The report  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

Demolition of nos. 205-213 Henley Road and rear gardens of nos. 205-219 Henley Road and erection of 2 retirement living apartments blocks (C3 use-age restricted) including communal spaces with supporting car parking, open space landscaping and associated infrastructure. Access into the site from the adjacent development on Henley Road.

The  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

Change of use of building from 44 serviced apartments (Class C1) to 44 flats (C3) comprising of 4no studios, 27 x one bedroom and 13 x two bedroom units with associated parking.

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

Comments were  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

Redevelopment of former fire station to provide 54 dwellings, including affordable housing, together with associated access, parking, public open space and landscaping (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 provided  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

Change of use of ground floor retail unit to a residential apartment including fenestration alterations.

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

Comments and objections were received and considered.

Resolved –

(1)          That the Assistant Director of Planning, Transport and Public  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.