To receive any apologies for absence.

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

Councillor Nigel Hartin substituted for Councillor Huffer and Councillor Kevin Pardy substituted for Councillor Parsons

To confirm the minutes of the Southern Planning Committee meeting held on 23 July 2024

Contact Tim Ward (01743) 257713.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Southern Planning Committee held on 23 July 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 12.00 noon on Wednesday 18 September 2024.

There were no questions from the public

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.

Application for the approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for Phase 1A residential development of 107No. dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission 19/05560/OUT. 

The Principal Planner introduced the application which was an application for the approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for Phase 1A residential development of 107No. dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission 19/05560/OUT. and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, she drew Members’ attention to the to the location, design and layout.

Members generally welcomed the design and layout of the proposals, especially the features which reflected the design of the Pump House

In response to a question the Developing Highways Manager confirmed that the bridge would be used as access during phases 1 and 2 of the development and after that the new access onto the Much Wenlock road would be used and that it was envisaged that the use of the bridge would be downgraded to pedestrian and cycle use and access for emergency services only.

In response to a question the Developing Highways Manager informed the meeting that there would be a raised area where the green corridor crossed the central roadway which would reduce the speed of traffic aiding the safety of pedestrians using the corridor.  She added that there was a condition requiring the prior approval of any street furniture.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1, with delegation to officers to refine or amend conditions as required.

RESOLVED:

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the southern area as at 24 September 2024 be noted.

To note that the next meeting of the Southern Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 22 October 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, 22 October 2024 in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND.