The Minutes of the meeting held on 9 September were agreed as a correct record and would be signed by the Chair.

Councillor Josh Williams asked the Chair of the Planning Applications Committee:

Locally Listed Buildings

One year ago I asked about the process for Local Listing of Reading’s important buildings, which at the moment is conducted by officers and decided by the Lead Councillor for Planning.  The answer from the Chair  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43.

(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 one planning appeal, 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 44.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report giving details in Table 1 of eight prior approval applications received, and in Table 2 of 13 applications for prior approval decided, between 27 August and 24 September 2020.

Resolved –    That the report be noted.

The Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report providing information on how the Planning Service had performed over the past six months in terms of meeting government set targets for dealing with planning applications and success at planning appeals.  Detail on the types of applications handled and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 46.

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on a Planning White Paper (Planning for the Future) proposing a new planning system, and a government consultation on other proposed changes to the existing planning system.  A proposed response to the Planning White Paper was attached to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 47.

Demolition of former retail warehouse and erection of a mixed-use building comprising 44 residential units consisting of x5 affordable units, 194 sqm of retail floorspace (Use Class A1) at ground floor and associated car parking, cycle parking and landscaping.

The Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report  ...  view the full minutes text for item 48.

201109/REG3 - New boiler flue to East elevation of Henry Building. Replacement buttressing to retaining wall of Henry Building.

201110/LBC – Listed Building Consent for the above proposal

The Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above applications.  It was reported at the meeting that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49.

Proposed industrial unit to replace existing fire damaged industrial unit. The new building will consist of 4 smaller base build units suitable for class use B1(C), B2 or B8 with flexibility for trade counter fit out (B8). Note, Demolition of existing building has been covered under separate Prior Approval -  ...  view the full minutes text for item 50.

Redevelop the site, creating a new Church Centre building, comprising Cafe, Worship Area, Meeting Rooms, two one bed residential flats and also a Health Centre Building

The Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.  An update report was tabled at the meeting which  ...  view the full minutes text for item 51.