To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Andy Boddington and Nick Hignett

Councillor David Vasmer substituted for Councillor Boddington and Councillor Roy Aldcroft substituted for Councillor Hignett

To confirm the minutes of the Southern Planning Committee meeting held on 16 January 2024

Contact Tim Ward (01743) 257713.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Southern Planning Committee held on 16 January 2024 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

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 no later than 5.00 pm on Wednesday 14 February 2024

There were no public questions

Members are reminded that they must declare their disclosable pecuniary interests and other registrable or non-registrable interests in any matter being considered at the meeting as set out in Appendix B of the Members’ Code of Conduct and consider if they should leave the room prior to the item being considered. Further advice can be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

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.

There were no declarations made

Erection of religious meeting hall (Class F2(b)) with associated access and parking

The Development Manager introduced the application which was an application for the erection of a religious meeting hall (Class F2(b)) with associated access and parking  and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, she drew Members’ attention to the location and proposed layout and elevations.

The Development Manager drew Members attention to the information in the schedule of late representations in particular the amendment to the class of use from Class F2(b) to Class F1(f).

David Kilby spoke on behalf of the Shropshire Playing Fields Association against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Rebecca Turner (Clerk) spoke on behalf of Ford Parish Council against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Councillor Roger Evans, local Ward Councillor spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Nigel Thorne, (Agent), spoke in support of the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

In response to a question the Development Manager confirmed that there was extant outline planning permission for 2 dwellings on the site which would expire in 2025.

Members commented that as the principle of development had been established and there were no  objections from statutory consultees, they felt  that the proposed use was acceptable.

After further discussion it was

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with officer recommendation, planning permissionbe granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 and the schedule of late representations

Outline application for the erection of a single dwelling including reconfigured access

The Development Manager introduced the application which was an outline application for the erection of a single dwelling including reconfigured access and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, she drew Members’ attention to the to the location and proposed layout and elevations.

David Kilby spoke on behalf of the Shropshire Playing Fields Association against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Rebecca Turner (Clerk) spoke on behalf of Ford Parish Council against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Councillor Roger Evans, local Ward Councillor spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Nigel Thorne, (Agent), spoke in support of the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Members considered that the amended access was acceptable and asked that the reserved matters application be brought back to the Committee for consideration.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with officer recommendation, outline planning permissionbe granted anddelegated authority be given to Officers to draft conditions as set out in Appendix 1 and to secure a Section 106 Agreement to secure the Affordable Housing contribution. 

It was also agreed that the reserved matters application be brought back to committee for consideration. 

RESOLVED:

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the southern area as at 20 February 2024 be noted.

To note that the next meeting of the Southern Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 12 March in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall.

RESOLVED:

That it be noted that the next meeting of the Southern Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday, 12 March 2024 in the Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND.