The Minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 2025 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillor Yeo declared a pecuniary interest in Item 78 as he was the applicant.

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 74.

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.

No new appeals had been lodged since the last Committee. Appendix 2 to the report set out  ...  view the full minutes text for item 75.

The Committee received a report on the work and performance of the Planning Development Management and Building Control team for the third quarter of 2024/2025 (October to December) with comparison to same quarters in the previous year.  The report focussed on planning and building control application processing performance and fee  ...  view the full minutes text for item 76.

Proposal:                 (PL/23/0107(FUL)) Proposed partial change of use from offices (Class E) to provide an expansion to existing entertainment venue (Sui Generis use) at 9 Gun Street (Purple Turtle) with erection of rear extensions and internal alterations. Detached 3-storey ancillary building to rear boundary with yard over Holy Brook.

                               (PL/23/0108(LBC)) Listed Building Consent for proposed extensions and internal alterations associate with partial change of use from offices (Class E) to provide an expansion to existing entertainment venue (Sui Generis Use) at 9 Gun Street (Purple Turtle) with erection of rear extensions and internal alterations. Detached 3-storey ancillary building to rear boundary with yard over Holy Brook.

Recommendation:   Approve with conditions.

PL/23/0107(FUL) – Application for Full Planning Permission: Proposed partial change of use from offices (Class E) to provide an expansion to existing entertainment venue (Sui Generis use) at 9 Gun Street (Purple Turtle) with erection of rear extensions and internal alterations. Detached 3-storey ancillary building to rear boundary with yard  ...  view the full minutes text for item 77.

Proposal:                   Proposed erection of a front, side and rear single-storey extension (rear extension off existing structural slab) with associated internal alterations and fenestration changes. Roof finish to be changed and installation of solar panels to roof.

Recommendation:   Approve with Conditions

Proposed erection of front, side and rear single-storey extensions (rear extension off existing structural slab) with associated internal alterations and fenestration changes. Roof finish to be changed and installation of solar panels to roof.

The Committee considered a report on the above application.

Comments were received and considered.

Resolved –  ...  view the full minutes text for item 78.

Proposal:                   External refurbishment of an existing office building (Use Class E) including alterations to the main entrance space, elevations, installation of solar photovoltaics (PV) panels and electric vehicle charging points, replacement plant equipment, external lighting, erection of a new cycle store with changing facilities, a new external pergola and associated landscaping works.

Recommendation:   Approve with Conditions

External refurbishment of an existing office building (Use Class E) including alterations to the main entrance space, elevations, installation of solar photovoltaics (PV) panels and electric vehicle charging points, replacement plant equipment, external lighting, erection of a new cycle store with changing facilities, a new external pergola and associated landscaping  ...  view the full minutes text for item 79.