To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Andy Boddington and Richard Huffer

To confirm the minutes of the Southern Planning Committee meeting held on 20 February 2024

Contact Tim Ward (01743) 257713.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the South Planning Committee held on February 20 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 Thursday 11 April 2024

No public questions had been received

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 interests declared

Erection of boarding house with staff accommodation, associated landscaping and parking.

The Senior Planning Officer introduced the application which was an application for the erection of boarding house with staff accommodation, associated landscaping and parking and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, she drew Members’ attention to the to the location and layout. The Senior Planning Officer confirmed that members had conducted a site visit and drew members attention information set out in the schedule of late representations.

Councillor Paul Harrison spoke on behalf of  Acton Burnell, Frodesley, Pitchford, Ruckley and Langley Parish Council in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

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

Members felt that the design, siting and landscaping were acceptable and that the development would not have an adverse effect on the heritage of the area.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in appendix 1 with delegation given to officers to confirm the final wording of conditions

Application under Section 73A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the erection of agricultural buildings and operational development (resubmission of application 23/01726/FUL)

The Planning Consultant introduced the application which was an application under Section 73A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the erection of agricultural buildings and operational development and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the to the location and layout. The Planning Consultant  confirmed that members had conducted a site visit and drew members attention information set out in the schedule of late representations.

Councillor Richard Cotham spoke against the application on behalf of  Claverley Parish Council in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Councillor Colin Taylor spoke as the local member in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

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

Members commented that the design and construction of the buildings was acceptable and asked that a condition requiring that details of visibility splays and other highways matters were submitted for approval.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in appendix 1 with delegation given to officers to confirm the final wording of conditions including an additional condition to ensure that details of visibility splays and other highways matters are submitted for approval.

Removal of Condition No’s 11 and 13 attached to planning permission 17/02852/FUL dated 09 October 2018

The Senior Planning Officer introduced the application which was an application for the erection of a retail unit and associated works and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, she drew Members’ attention to the to the location and layout.

Councillor Colin Taylor spoke as the local member in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

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

Members welcomed the proposal which would enable to ongoing needs of the occupants to be accommodated.  Following a question the Senior Planning Officer confirmed that the affordability value would be based on the original size rather than the amended size.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation delegated authority be given to Officers to secure a Deed of Variation to the Section 106 Agreement to ensure that the dwelling would remain affordable in perpetuity and grant permission subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1

RESOLVED:

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the southern area as at 16 April 2024 be noted.

To note that the next meeting of the Southern Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 21 May 2024, 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 21 May 2024 in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall.