The Minutes of the meeting held on 10 January 2024 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillor Rowland declared a prejudicial interest in Item 92 (230579/FUL and 230695/FUL – 109B Oxford Road) on the grounds of predetermination.  Councillor Rowland lived near the site and had previously spoken against an application for the premises.

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 88.

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 two new appeals lodged since the last Committee.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 89.

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 90.

The Committee received a report on the work and performance of the Planning Development Management team and Building Control team for the third quarter of 2023/2024 (October to December 2023) with comparison to the previous year.

Resolved -    That the report be noted.

230579/FUL - Replacement shopfront, signage, and front forecourt modification (part retrospective)

230695/FUL - Change of use from Sui Generis (Betting Shop) to E(b) Restaurant with ancillary Sui Generis takeaway and canopy extraction to the rear of the property (part retrospective)

The Committee considered a report on the above applications. An  ...  view the full minutes text for item 92.

Retrospective retention of existing 1 no. demountable modular (double) classroom unit and temporary permission to further retain the modular unit for 5 years and minor associated works.

The Committee considered a report on the above application.

Comments were received and considered.

Resolved –

That, pursuant to Regulation 3 of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 93.

Proposed wrap around single storey extension to an existing semi detached house. Frontage landscaping creating of a level driveway parking pad with a cross over to the road. 

The Committee considered a report on the above application.

Comments were received and considered.

Resolved –

That, pursuant to Regulation 3 of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 94.

Demolition of an existing modular building and installation of a double stack modular building (GIFA approx. 360sqm). Further internal refurbishment of a number of rooms within the existing main building with modifications to external areas, including new play areas, replacement boundary and internal fencing and a new pedestrian access off  ...  view the full minutes text for item 95.

Replacement of current windows with double glazed aluminium windows. Internal refurbishment works, demolition of annexe building on Downing Road and extension of car park. 

The Committee considered a report on the above application. An update report was tabled at the meeting which provided further information on submitted amended plans and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 96.