To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Richard Huffer and Robert Tindall

Councillor Colin Taylor substituted for Councillor Huffer and Councillor Ed Towers substituted for Councillor Tindall

To confirm the minutes of the Southern Planning Committee meeting held on 25 February 2025

Contact Tim Ward (01743) 257713.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the South Planning Committee held on 25 February 2025 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

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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 Noon on Wednesday 19 March 2025

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.

Councillor Lumby advised the committee that with regard to application number 24/02662/OUT he was the local member and would make a statement and then withdraw from the table and take no part in the discussion and vote.

Outline application for the erection of up to 150 dwellings with associated infrastructure and the principal means of vehicular access from Kingswood Road only (all other matters reserved)

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application which was an application for outline planning permission for the erection of up to 150 dwellings with associated infrastructure and the principal means of vehicular access from Kingswood Road only (all other matters reserved).

Councillor Nigel Lumby, local Ward Councillor made a statement in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees and then left the table and took no part in the debate or voting

Nicholas Mills, (Applicant), spoke in support of the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committee.

Members shared concerns regarding the access to the site and asked whether other traffic calming methods could be considered if the roundabout requested by the Parish Council could not be installed.

RESOLVED

That in accordance with the officer recommendation outline planning permission be granted with delegation to officers to confirm condition wording and to secure a section 106 agreement to address affordable housing, long term management of open space, contributions towards passenger transport, a traffic regulation order for restricted access of Beamish Lane, travel plan monitoring, cost recovery for the 30 year monitoring period for Biodiversity Net Gain and cost recovery for monitoring the section 106 agreement.

Change of Use of a Biowaste Digester to recycle household organic waste building to a Biochar Production Facility, erection of extension and installation of associated infrastructure (sui generis)

The Planning Officer introduced the application which was an application for planning permission for the change of Use of a Biowaste Digester to recycle household organic waste building to a Biochar Production Facility, erection of extension and installation of associated infrastructure (sui generis).

Councillor Stuart Waite spoke against the application on behalf of Ludlow Town Council in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Tony Higgins, (Applicant), spoke in support of the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Members generally welcomed the proposals which would bring a disused industrial site into use.  They considered that some of the concerns raised by Councillor Waite would be covered under other permits

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with officer recommendation planning permission be granted subject to conditions set out in appendix 1 with delegation to officers to revise condition wording.?

Proposed erection of local needs single plot exception site dwelling

The Planning Officer introduced the application which was an application for planning permission for the proposed erection of local needs single plot exception site dwelling 

Councillor Bill Higgins spoke in support of the application on behalf of Pulverbatch Parish Council in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Councillor Dan Morris, local Ward Councillor made a statement in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

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

Members considered that Pulverbatch was a dispersed settlement and that the proposed site fell within the sphere of influence of the settlement and as such it complied with policy.

RESOLVED

That contrary to Officer recommendation planning permission be granted and that delegated authority be given to officers to agree a Section 106 agreement and to apply conditions as necessary. 

RESOLVED:

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the southern area as at 25 March 2025 be noted.

To note that the next meeting of the Southern Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 29 April 2024, in the Council Chamber, Guildhall.

RESOLVED:

That it be noted that the next meeting of the Southern Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 29 April 2025