The Minutes of the meeting held on 28 February 2024 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillor Leng declared a prejudicial interest in Item 114 (240226/REG3 - Whitley Wood Modular Building) on the grounds of predetermination, as he had promoted the scheme as a local Ward Councillor.

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 108.

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 one new appeal lodged since the last Committee.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 109.

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 110.

Proposal                   Demolition of some of the existing back of house areas and erection of an extension of the existing Hexagon Theatre to provide a new studio auditorium, flexible rehearsal space, community studio with workshop space and back of house space, along with improved public realm by providing a new podium connection between the new proposed extension and Queens Walk, along with other associated works.

Recommendation  Application Permitted

Demolition of some of the existing back of house areas and erection of an extension of the existing Hexagon Theatre to provide a new studio auditorium, flexible rehearsal space, community studio with workshop space and back of house space, along with improved public realm by providing a new podium connection  ...  view the full minutes text for item 111.

Proposal                   Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary conditions 2 (approved drawings), 24 (unit mix), 33 (roof terrace enclosures), 35 (parking provision) and 47 (Block B glazing and ventilation) of permission 200188 (allowed on appeal under APP/E0345/W/21/3276463 on 17/03/2022 for Demolition of existing structures and erection of a series of buildings ranging in height from 1 to 11 storeys, including residential dwellings (C3 use class) and retail floorspace (A3 use class), together with a new north-south pedestrian link, connecting Christchurch Bridge to Vastern Road), including an increase from 4 to 5 storeys of the western wing of Block B, amendments to the top two floors of Blocks D & E, changes to the unit mix and various other associated alterations (amended description). 

Recommendation  Application Permitted

Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary conditions 2 (approved drawings), 24 (unit mix), 33 (roof terrace enclosures), 35 (parking provision) and 47 (Block B glazing and ventilation) of permission 200188 (allowed on appeal under APP/E0345/W/21/3276463 on 17/03/2022 for Demolition of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 112.

Proposal                   Application for change of use from B1/B2, to sui generis car servicing and MOT garage and/or B1/B2, with two proposed extensions on the Northern frontage and associated alterations.

Recommendation  Application Permitted

Application for change of use from B2, to sui generis car servicing and MOT garage and/or B2, with two proposed extensions on the Northern frontage and associated alterations.

The Committee considered a report on the above application.  An update report was tabled at the meeting which set out additional information  ...  view the full minutes text for item 113.

Proposal                   Erection of Temporary Modular Community Centre for a period of three years.

Recommendation  Application Permitted

Erection of Temporary Modular Community Centre for a period of three years.

The Committee considered a report on the above application.  An update report was tabled at the meeting which set out an explanation of the requirement for a temporary modular building and information on amended plans for disabled parking  ...  view the full minutes text for item 114.