To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Colin Taylor (Substitute: Councillor Mark Morris).

To confirm the minutes of the Southern Planning Committee meeting held on 24 June 2025

Contact Tim Ward (01743) 257713.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the South Planning Committee held on 24 June 2025 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 noon on Wednesday 16 July 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 Hollyhead advised that he would not participate in the vote due to being the local member for the application being considered under item 5 on the agenda.

Proposed Northern and Southern extensions to Morville Quarry with progressive restoration, including the placement of inert materials and the importation of inert material for recycling and sale as recycled material

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application which was for proposed Northern and Southern extensions to Morville Quarry with progressive restoration, including the placement of inert materials and the importation of inert material for recycling and sale as recycled material.

The Principal Planning Officer provided details of the location, proposed extensions, phases of mineral workings, and restoration plans. The presentation included slides and photographs to illustrate the site and proposed developments.

Members raised questions about safeguarded mineral areas, soil and mud control, phased restoration, and environmental impact, including noise and dust impacts. Officers confirmed that conditions would be applied to manage these aspects.

As local member, Councillor Hollyhead expressed support for the application, noting that the local parish council and residents had no objections as long as the conditions and the Section 106 Agreement were enforced.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the officer recommendation, planning permission be granted with delegated powers to refine and set the text for the conditions set out in Appendix 1, and subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement to secure the provision of a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan and Biodiversity Gain Land Monitoring contribution.

RESOLVED:

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the southern area as at 22 July 2025 be noted.

To note that the next meeting of the Southern Planning Committee will be held at

2.00 pm on Tuesday 26 August 2025 at the Guildhall, Frankwell Quay Shrewsbury .

RESOLVED:

That it be noted that the next meeting of the South Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 26 August 2025 in the Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ.