To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor David Evans, substituted by Councillor Paul Wynn, Councillor Nigel Hartin, substituted by Councillor Viv Parry, and Councillor Hilary Luff, substituted by Councillor Claire Wild. 

To confirm the minutes of the Southern Planning Committee meeting held on 28^th June 2022 – Minutes To Follow.

Contact Tim Ward (01743) 257713.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the South Planning Committee held on 28^th June 2022 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

5.00pm on Wednesday 20 July 2022

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.

Outline application for the erection of one dwelling to include means of access.

The Interim Planning and Development Services Manager introduced the outline application which was for the erection of one dwelling to include means of access, and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.

The Interim Planning and Development Services Manager drew Member’s attention to the information contained in the schedule of late representations and a late statement from David Evans was read aloud.

Heather Coonick spoke on behalf of Culmington Parish Council against the application in accordance with Shropshire Council’s scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

The Solicitor read a statement on behalf of Diddlebury Parish Council against the application in accordance with Shropshire Council’s scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Councillor Cecilia Motley, local Ward Councillor made a statement against the application in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Stuart Clark, (Agent), spoke in support of the proposal on behalf of the applicant in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Members sympathised with the concerns raised by both parish councils and felt that the application was contrary to adopted policies. Members were advised that the planning team had sought advice from the Council’s legal team regarding the policies which had been set out in the report. It was also felt that further archaeological investigation was required due to the historical nature of the site.

RESOLVED:

That contrary to the Officer recommendation, outline planning permission be refused on the grounds that the application was contrary to the adopted Local Plan, including the Council’s Core Strategy Policy CS5 and SAMDev Plan settlement policy S7. There were further concerns regarding the lack of prior archaeological investigations and the impact of this on heritage assets.

Outline application for the erection of steel commercial/industrial building, vehicular access and yard, parking facilities (all matters reserved).

The Principal Planner introduced the outline application for the erection of steel commercial/industrial building, vehicular access and yard, parking facilities (all matters reserved), and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.

Members noted that the conditions had been amended regarding the hours of use of the building.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation, outline planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 as amended by the Schedule of Additional Letters.

Erect and display four sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout.

The Interim Planning and Development Services Manager introduced the four outline applications which were to erect and display four sponsorship signs placed on each roundabout. He then moved to discuss each application in turn.

With reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, the Interim Planning and Development Services Manager drew Members’ attention to the location and layout of the proposed signage.

He also drew Member’s attention to the information contained in the schedule of late representations and an amendment to condition 7.

Councillor Richard Marshall, local Ward Councillor made a statement against the application in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees. Following his statement, he left the room and did not participate in the debate or vote for items 7 and 8.

Members noted the objection from Sutton Maddock Parish Council was on the grounds of unauthorised signage; an issue which would be overcome with the amendment to condition 7.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation, permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1, including the amendment to condition 7 as follows:

“Prior to the installation of the sponsorship signs a site inspection shall be undertaken with the Highways Authority to agree the layout of the signs in context with existing highway street furniture and landscaping. The agreed layout shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval and the sponsorship signs installed in accordance with the agreement. Prior to the installation of the sponsorship signs, any existing signs on the roundabout shall be permanently removed”.

Erect and display four sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout.

With reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, the Interim Planning and Development Services Manager drew Members’ attention to the location and layout of the proposed signage.

He also drew Member’s attention to the information contained in the schedule of late representations and an amendment to condition 7.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation, permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1, including the amendment to condition 7 as follows:

“Prior to the installation of the sponsorship signs a site inspection shall be undertaken with the Highways Authority to agree the layout of the signs in context with existing highway street furniture and landscaping. The agreed layout shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval and the sponsorship signs installed in accordance with the agreement. Prior to the installation of the sponsorship signs, any existing signs on the roundabout shall be permanently removed”.

Erect and display four sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout.

After declaring an interest as the local member, Councillor Christian Lea left the room and did not participate in the debate or vote for this item.

With reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, the Interim Planning and Development Services Manager drew Members’ attention to the location and layout of the proposed signage.

He also drew Member’s attention to the information contained in the schedule of late representations and an amendment to condition 7.

Members were advised that Bridgnorth Town Council had previously had a maintenance agreement for this island which had now lapsed. It was felt that they had maintained the island to a high standard and it was questioned whether the cost to the council to take over the maintenance may outweigh the income generated.

RESOLVED:

That the application be deferred to allow further discussion with Bridgnorth Town Council regarding a potential renewal of the maintenance contract and to investigate cost/revenue benefits

Erect and display four sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout.

With reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, the Interim Planning and Development Services Manager drew Members’ attention to the location and layout of the proposed signage.

He also drew Member’s attention to the information contained in the schedule of late representations and an amendment to condition 7.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation, permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1, including the amendment to condition 7 as follows:

“Prior to the installation of the sponsorship signs a site inspection shall be undertaken with the Highways Authority to agree the layout of the signs in context with existing highway street furniture and landscaping. The agreed layout shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval and the sponsorship signs installed in accordance with the agreement. Prior to the installation of the sponsorship signs, any existing signs on the roundabout shall be permanently removed”.

Alterations and extension to include change of use to form a residential townhouse.

The Principal Planner introduced the application which was for alterations and extension to include change of use to form a residential townhouse, and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.

The Principal Planner drew Member’s attention to the information contained in the schedule of late representations and the amendment to condition 4 to ensure that agreed details are retained.

Councillor Andy Boddington, local Ward Councillor made a statement against the application in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees. He then left the meeting and took no part in the debate or vote.

Members were sympathetic to the business owner; however felt that the proposals were in keeping with the area, which was predominantly residential. It was also felt that the application did not contravene any planning policy.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation, permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1, including the amendment to condition 4 as follows:

“Prior to the commencement of the relevant work details of all external windows and doors and any other external joinery shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Page 2 Local Planning Authority. These shall include full size details, 1:20 sections and 1:20 elevations of each joinery item which shall then be indexed on elevations on the approved drawings. All doors and windows shall be carried out in complete accordance with the agreed details, and retained as such at all times.”

Alterations and extension to include change of use to form a residential townhouse affecting a Grade II Listed Building.

The Principal Planner drew members’ attention to the amendment to condition 7.

Members reiterated their comments from the previous item and it was

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation, permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1, including the amendment to condition 7 as follows:

“If hitherto unknown architectural evidence of historic character that would be affected by the works hereby permitted is discovered, an appropriate record, together with recommendations for dealing with it in the context of the scheme, along with a timetable for completion of the recommended works, shall be submitted for written approval by the Local Planning Authority. The recommendations shall be undertaken as approved”.

Erection of single storey bungalow following demolition of outbuildings.

Councillor Viv Parry left the meeting.

The Interim Planning and Development Services Manager introduced the application which was for the erection of a single storey bungalow following demolition of outbuildings, and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.

He drew Member’s attention to the information contained in the schedule of late representations and the re-wording of condition 5.

Councillor Nigel Lumby, local Ward Councillor made a neutral statement regarding the application in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Members noted the objection from the Parish Council and the concerns of the conservation team; however felt that the application complied with policy and would provide a modest bungalow which could prove attractive to a small family or the older generation. It would also encourage proper usage of the bin store and parking to the front of the properties.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation, permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1, including the re-wording of condition 5 as follows:

“Notwithstanding the submitted plans, prior to the above ground works commencing samples and/or details of the roofing materials and the materials to be used in the construction of the external walls shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details”.

RESOLVED:

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the southern area as at 26 July 2022 be noted.

To consider a resolution under Section 100 (A) of the Local Government Act 1972 that the proceedings in relation to the following items shall not be conducted in public on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined by the provisions of Schedule 12A of the Act.

RESOLVED

That, in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and Paragraph10.4 [3] of the Council’s Access to Information Rules, the public and press be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items.

Members noted the update report.

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

2.00 pm on Tuesday, 23^rd August 2022 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 23^rd August 2022 in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND.