To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Cecilia Motley, (Substitute: Cllr Michael Wood)

To confirm the minutes of the South Planning Committee meeting held on 11 February 2020

Contact Tim Ward (01743) 257713.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the South Planning Committee held on 10 February 2020 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 2.00 pm on Friday 6 March 2020.

There were no public questions

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.

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.

Councillor Simon Harris asked that it be noted that he was the Chair of STAR Housing

Erection of 2no. detached dwellings

The Technical Specialist Planning Officer introduced the application and with reference to the drawings displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.

Councillor Tim Evans, representing Hopton Wafers Parish Council, spoke against the proposal in accordance with the 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) Councillor Madge Shineton, local Ward Councillor, made a statement and then left the room, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item.  During her statement, the following points were raised:

·         The proposal was back land development

·         Concerns with extra traffic joining the A4117 at the junction with Earls Ditton Lane.

·         Concerns regarding the cumulative effect on the area of the permissions already granted

·         Need for smaller affordable housing in the area

In the ensuing debate, Members considered the submitted plans and noted the comments of all speakers.  Members felt that it would be beneficial to have a site visit inorder to assess the concerns raised.

RESOLVED:

That the decision be deferred to a future meeting in order that Members can carry out a site visit

Erection of two bespoke treehouses for use as holiday let accommodation and associated ancillary works

The Principal  Planning Officer introduced the application and with reference to the drawings displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.

Members had undertaken a site visit that morning and had viewed the site and had assessed the impact of the proposal on the surrounding area.

Councillor A McVittie, representing All Stretton, Smethcott and Woolstaston Parish Council, spoke in support of the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Mr A Bottomley the applicant, spoke for the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Members confirmed that they had read the additional representations and the email from the Local Member which had been tabled.

In the ensuing debate, Members considered the submitted plans and noted the comments of all speakers.  Members commented that the proposed tree houses would provide a unique addition to the tourism offer in the area and that the type of people that would use the tree houses would not necessarily use their vehicles to access the area.

RESOLVED:

That, contrary to the Officer’s recommendation, planning permission be granted, with planning officers having delegated authority to attach appropriate planning conditions, including those necessary to ensure that the tree houses are used for holiday purposes only and that a register of occupants is kept, for the following reason: -

Members felt that the proposal would provide a unique, well designed and isolated development, of appropriate scale, that would enhance the tourist accommodation offer in Shropshire

Erection of 20 (affordable) dwellings with estate road, using existing vehicular access (re-submission)

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application and with reference to the drawings displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.

Members had undertaken a site visit the previous day and had viewed the site and had assessed the impact of a proposal on the surrounding area.

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15) Councillor Dave Tremellen, 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, the following points were raised:

·         Concerns raised by local resident had still not been addressed.

·         Recognised the need for affordable housing but this was the wrong site.

·         Serious concerns regarding highway safety.

Mr S Drummond, the agent, spoke for the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

In the ensuing debate, Members considered the submitted plans and noted the comments of all speakers.  Members expressed concerns regarding highway safety, both for vehicles exiting the site and also for pedestrians.  In response to a question from the Chairman, the applicant’s agent confirmed that his client would be willing to make a contribution towards the costs of works to mitigate highway safety concerns.

RESOLVED:

That, as per the Officer’s recommendation, planning permission be granted, subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure the properties as affordable dwellings and to secure the retention and maintenance of the public open space, and the conditions set out in Appendix 1 and an additional condition to ensure the provision of pedestrian crossing facilities on Bridgnorth Road prior to the first occupation of the site

RESOLVED:

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the southern area as at 10 March 2020 be noted.

To note that the next meeting of the South Planning Committee will be held at  2.00 pm on Tuesday,7th April 2020 in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall.

RESOLVED:

That it be noted that the next meeting of the South Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday, 7 April 2020 in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND.