The Minutes of the meeting held on 4 October 2023 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillor Emberson declared an interest in Item 61 on the grounds of predetermination as she was Lead Councillor for Housing.

Councillor Ennis declared an interest in Item 61 on the grounds of predetermination as he had been Lead Councillor for Adult Social Care.

The Committee considered a report setting out 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. The report also listed previously agreed site visits which were yet  ...  view the full minutes text for item 50.

The Committee received a report on notifications received from the Planning Inspectorate on planning appeals registered with them or decisions made and providing summary reports on appeal decisions of interest to the Committee.

Appendix 1 to the report set out details of four new appeals lodged since the last Committee.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 51.

The Committee received a report on the types of development that could be submitted for Prior Approval and providing a summary of applications received and decisions taken in accordance with the prior approval process as set out in the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (GPDO 2015) as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 52.

The Committee received a report on the work and performance of the Planning Development Management team and Building Control team for the second quarter of 2023/2024 (July to September 2023) with comparison to previous years.

It was reported at the meeting that the performance figures in Table 1A for Quarter  ...  view the full minutes text for item 53.

The Committee received a report on the work and performance of the Planning Enforcement team for the first six months of 2023/2024 (April to September 2023).  The report had appended the Planning Enforcement Plan at Appendix 1 and examples of enforcement cases that officers were currently investigating at Appendix 2.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 54.

In accordance with Section 100B (4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Chair had agreed that this item be considered as a matter of urgency, on the grounds that there were serious repercussions for the developer should the naming of the streets be further delayed to the December Planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 55.

Demolition of the existing building and redevelopment of the site to provide a residential building of up to 5 storeys (Use Class C3) and associated public realm improvements.

The Committee considered a report on the above application.

Comments and objections were received and considered.

Objector Steven Stanton and the applicant’s  ...  view the full minutes text for item 56.

Demolition of existing garage block and car repair garage and erection of flatted development comprising 13 apartments and E(g) office building together with parking, access and associated works.

The Committee considered a report on the above application.

Comments were received and considered.

Resolved –

(1)        That the Assistant Director of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 57.

Outline Application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a building of up to five storeys containing 30 flats, ground floor retail space and associated parking, with landscaping reserved.

The Committee considered a report on the above application.

Ward Councillor Wendy Griffith attended the meeting and addressed the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 58.

Single storey extension to a three bedroom residential property.

The Committee considered a report on the above application.

Comments were received and considered.

Resolved –

That, pursuant to Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992, the carrying out of the development 230398/REG3 be authorised, subject to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 59.

Full planning application for the erection of a building containing a day centre providing social care services (Use Class E(f)) and 42 residential units including specialist housing (Use Class C3) with landscaping, car parking and access.

The Committee considered a report on the above application. An update report was tabled  ...  view the full minutes text for item 60.

Temporary change of use for up to 45 days in the calendar year, to change from class D2 to Christmas Party Events and Sporting Activities at Kings Meadow, with the site being restored to its former condition on or before 14:00hrs on 31/12/2023.

The Committee considered a report on the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 61.