The Minutes of the meeting held on 24 June 2020 were agreed as a correct record.

Councillor Ennis declared a prejudicial interest in applications 200742/VAR and 200757/REG3 on the grounds of predetermination.  The applications had been submitted by the Council’s Housing department and as Lead Councillor for Housing he had been involved in the development of the schemes.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Resources submitted a report informing the Committee that, since the previous report, no planning applications had been decided by officers under the extended delegated authority to determine applications and manage ‘called-in’ applications during the Coronavirus crisis.

An update report was tabled at  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22.

(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 two planning appeals, 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 23.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report giving details in Table 1 of 11 prior approval applications received, and in Table 2 of five applications for prior approval decided, since 11 June 2020.

Resolved –    That the report be noted.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the Town & Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England)(Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020 No. 632) (the regulations).

The report explained that the regulations introduced Regulations 20 and 21 to amend Parts 4 and 12 of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 25.

Retention of fenced off area of the Westfield Park Recreation Ground for educational use during school hours for use by the Heights Primary School until 31st August 2021

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.  An update report was tabled at  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

Retention of two modular school accommodation blocks (Use Class D1) and associated facilities for use by the Heights Primary School until 31st August 2021

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 explained  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.

Application for removal or variation of condition 2 following grant of planning permission (182031)

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 had attached amended plans to reflect the previously agreed parking layout  ...  view the full minutes text for item 28.

Single storey side extension to provide a single bedroom.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted 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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 29.