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Venue: Council Chamber, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND. View directions

Contact: Shelley Davies  Committee Officer

Items
No. Item

99.

Apologies for absence

To receive apologies for absence.

Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence received.

100.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 102 KB

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Central Planning Committee held on 18th January 2018.

 

Contact Shelley Davies on 01743 257718.

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Central Planning Committee held on 18th January 2018 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

101.

Public Question Time

To receive any questions or petitions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14. The deadline for this meeting is 2 p.m. on Wednesday 14th February 2018.

 

Minutes:

There were no public questions or petitions received.

102.

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

Minutes:

Members were reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

 

With reference to planning application 17/05171/FUL - proposed mixed use development Barker Street, Shrewsbury, Councillor Dean Carroll stated that he had pre-determined the item and therefore he would leave the room, take no part in the consideration of, or voting on, this item.

 

With reference to planning application 17/05234/FUL - Land off Greenfields Recreation Ground, Falstaff Street, Shrewsbury, Councillors Kevin Pardy, Pam Moseley, Keith Roberts, Nat Green and David Vasmer noted that they were Shrewsbury Town Councillors but this would not affect their opinion when considering the application.

103.

Land Between Preston Street & London Road, Shrewsbury - 17/01612/OUT pdf icon PDF 292 KB

Hybrid planning application for a residential development of up to 600 dwellings, access, footpath/cycleways, public open space, landscaping and associated drainage and development infrastructure: comprising FULL application for 353 dwellings, access from Preston Street, access from London Road and spine road, footpaths/cycleways, public open space, landscaping, demolition of existing buildings and associated infrastructure; and OUTLINE submission for (up to) 247 dwellings, footpath/cycleways, public open space, landscaping and associated development infrastructure (amended description).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Councillor Ted Clarke as local ward Councillor vacated the Chair.  Councillor Nat Green as Vice-Chairman presided as Chairman for this item.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 2.12 pm and reconvened at 2.21 pm to allow Members the opportunity to read the additional representations received in relation to this application. 

 

The Planning Services Manager introduced the hybrid planning application for a residential development of up to 600 dwellings, access, footpath/cycleway, public open space, landscaping and associated drainage and development infrastructure: comprising Full application for 353 dwellings, access from Preston Street, access from London Road and spine road, footpaths/cycleway, public open space, landscaping, demolition of existing buildings and associated infrastructure; and Outline submission for (up to) 247 dwellings, footpath/cycleway, public open space, landscaping and associated development infrastructure (amended description) and confirmed that the Committee had undertaken a site visit on 23rd November 2017 to assess the impact of the proposed development on neighbouring properties and the surrounding area.

 

The Planning Services Manager drew Members’ attention to the Schedule of Additional Letters which included representations from local residents, the Weir Hill Action Group, and the agent acting for the applicant. It was added that further representations from local residents had been received since the publication of the Schedule of Additional Letters (copy attached to the signed minutes). The Planning Services Manager referred to the proposal from the agent to reduce further the maximum number of dwellings served from a single point of access off Preston Street to 150 occupied properties and advised the Committee that if they were minded to approve the application that condition 21 be amended in line with this proposal.

 

Mr Malcolm Bird, on behalf of the Weir Hill Action Group spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

 

Mr Byron Granger-Jones, on behalf of the Shrewsbury Civic Society spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

 

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15.1), Councillor Tony Parsons addressed the Committee as the local ward Councillor, made a statement and then left the table, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item. During his statement, a number of points were raised including the following:

 

·         The pedestrian crossing was a major factor in relation to the congestion on Preston Street;

·         He welcomed the proposal from the applicant to reduce the number of dwellings served from a single point of access off Preston Street to 150 occupied properties but would prefer this to be time limited; and

·         He hoped that the open space would be managed by the Town Council and not by a management company.

 

In accordance with Council Procedure Rules (Part 4, Paragraph 6.2), Councillor Hannah Fraser, addressed the Committee as the adjoining local ward Councillor, made a statement and then left the table, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item. During  ...  view the full minutes text for item 103.

104.

Proposed Retail Unit East Of Unit 8 Meole Brace Retail Park, Shrewsbury - 17/00405/FUL pdf icon PDF 359 KB

Removal of existing structures and construction of an A1 (retail) unit; all associated works including car park alterations, access, servicing and landscaping.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Councillor Ted Clarke as local ward Councillor vacated the Chair.  Councillor Nat Green as Vice-Chairman presided as Chairman for this item.

 

Councillor Tony Parsons as local ward Councillor left the table during consideration of this item, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item.

 

The Area Planning Manager introduced the application for the removal of existing structures and construction of an A1 (retail) unit; all associated works including car park alterations, access, servicing and landscaping and explained that at the Central Planning Committee meeting held on 21st December 2017, Members resolved to defer the application for further information in relation the estimated additional vehicle movements; the timing of the traffic survey; access of emergency vehicles; and the implementation of improvement works within the retail park approved under a separate planning application.

           

Having considered the submitted plans Members unanimously expressed their support for the Officer’s recommendation.        

           

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted as per the Officer’s recommendation subject to the Conditions as set out in Appendix 1 of the report to the 21 December 2017 Committee meeting. 

105.

Land Off Greenfields Recreation Ground, Falstaff Street, Shrewsbury - 17/05234/FUL pdf icon PDF 524 KB

Erection of 17 dwellings (including 2 affordable) to include new access road and associated parking (amended description).

Minutes:

The Technical Specialist Planning Officer introduced the application for Erection of 17 dwellings (including 2 affordable) to include new access road and associated parking (amended description). The Technical Specialist Planning Officer drew Members’ attention to the Schedule of Additional Letters which included a letter from a local resident regarding the size of the root protection area for the Lime tree T1 being incorrect and a response from the County Arboriculturalist. It was explained that due to the response from the County Arboriculturalist the Officer’s recommendation had been amended to deferral of the application to allow further discussion in relation to the tree survey and an amended site layout if necessary as a result.

 

Members unanimously expressed their support for the Officer’s recommendation.

 

RESOLVED:

That consideration of the application be deferred to a future meeting of this Committee for further discussion in relation to the tree survey and an amended site layout if necessary as a result.

106.

Proposed Mixed Use Development Barker Street, Shrewsbury - 17/05171/FUL pdf icon PDF 431 KB

Application under Section 73A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the erection of two 4 storey blocks and a 3 storey infill block for mixed use including student accommodation, A1 (retail), A2 (professional and financial services), B1 (offices) and D1 (non-residential institutions such as crèches, day nurseries and premises for education and medical or health services) with ancillary cycle and bin storage areas, car parking and new vehicular access on to St Austin's Street (amended description).

Minutes:

In line with his declaration at Minute 102, Councillor Dean Carroll left the room during consideration of this item, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item.

 

The Technical Specialist Planning Officer introduced the application under Section 73A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the erection of two 4 storey blocks and a 3 storey infill block for mixed use including student accommodation, A1 (retail), A2 (professional and financial services), B1 (offices) and D1 (non-residential institutions such as crèches, day nurseries and premises for education and medical or health services) with ancillary cycle and bin storage areas, car parking and new vehicular access on to St Austin's Street (amended description).

 

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15.1), Councillor Nat Green addressed the Committee in support of the application as the local ward Councillor and then left the table, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item.

 

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by the speaker, Members unanimously expressed their support for the Officer’s recommendation

 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted as per the Officer’s recommendation subject to the Conditions as set out in Appendix 1 of the report. Delegated Powers granted to Officers to issue the decision notice following expiry of the revised consultation period (providing that no new material issues are raised).

 

107.

Shropshire Council, The Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury - 17/06119/FUL pdf icon PDF 243 KB

Change of use of former tennis courts to form additional council staff car parking for a temporary period of up to 2 years.

Minutes:

The Area Planning Manager introduced the application for the change of use of former tennis courts to form additional council staff car parking for a temporary period of up to 2 years and confirmed that Members had undertaken a site visit this morning to assess the impact of the proposed development on neighbouring properties and the surrounding area.Members’ attention was drawn to the Schedule of Additional Letters and an additional representation from the applicant which had been circulated to the Committee.

 

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15.1), Councillor Hannah Fraser addressed the Committee as the local ward Councillor, made a statement and then left the table, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item. During her statement, a number of points were raised including the following:

 

·         There was obviously not enough parking at the Shirehall but more emphasis should be placed on car sharing, cycling and walking to work;

·         The Council was not committed to sustainable transport measures; and

·         There had been interest shown recently from a junior football club to develop a 3g sports pitch on the tennis court site.

 

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by the speaker the majority of Members expressed their support for the Officer’s recommendation but asked the applicant to accelerate the work to carry out a transport assessment to address the parking issues at Shirehall.

 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted as per the Officer’s recommendation subject to the Conditions as set out in Appendix 1 of the report and an informative to ask the applicant to accelerate the work to carry out a transport assessment to address the parking issues at Shirehall.

108.

Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions pdf icon PDF 58 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the Central area as at 15th February 2018 be noted.

109.

Date of the Next Meeting pdf icon PDF 828 KB

To note that the next meeting of the Central Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Thursday, 15th March 2018 in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

That it be noted that the next meeting of the Central Planning Committee be held at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, 15th March 2018 in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND.

 

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