To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received  Councillors Caroline Bagnall and Robert Tindall

Councillor Julia Buckley substituted for Councillor Bagnall

To confirm the minutes of the Southern Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday 14^th March 2023.

Contact Tim Ward (01743) 257713.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Southern Planning Committee held on 14 March 2023 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 Monday 3^rd April 2023.

The were no questions from members of 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.

In respect of agenda item 7 Councillor David Evans declared that he was the local Member and that he would withdraw from the meeting and take no part in the debate or voting.

In respect of agenda item 7 Councillor Hilary Luff declared that she was the local Member and that she would withdraw from the meeting and take no part in the debate or voting.

Application under Section 73A of the Town And Country Planning Act 1990 for the change of use of land to Gypsy / Traveller Site consisting of four family pitches to include 4No. static caravans, 4No. touring caravans, 4No. amenity blocks with gravel drive and turning area (re-submission)

The Principal Planner introduced the application which was an application under Section 73A of the Town And Country Planning Act 1990 for the change of use of land to Gypsy / Traveller Site consisting of four family pitches to include 4No. static caravans, 4No. touring caravans, 4No. amenity blocks with gravel drive and turning area (re-submission) and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the to the location, layout and elevations.

The Principal Planner confirmed that members had attended a site visit and drew attention to the information contained in the updated schedule of late representations which Members had before them.

Tony Downey spoke in favour of the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

David Cooper spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Clive Roberts spoke on behalf of Tong Parish Council against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Councillor Ed Bird, local Ward Councillor had submitted a statement in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees, which was read by the solicitor.

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

Members who had attended the site visit commented that the site was well screened and felt that the proposals would not have a harmful effect on the setting of the greenbelt.

A Member commented that whilst he recognised the personal circumstances of the family, he did not consider that they were sufficient to allow development in the greenbelt.

RESOLVED

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation Planning Permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in appendix 1 to the report and the additional condition regarding drainage set out in the update sheet 

Erection of two storey extension, roof replacement to form first floor accommodation, facade alterations, fenestration alterations and internal layout alterations

The Principal Planner introduced the application which was an application for the erection of a two-storey extension, roof replacement to form first floor accommodation, facade alterations, fenestration alterations and internal layout alterations and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, she drew Members’ attention to the to the location, layout and elevations.

The Principal Planner confirmed that members had attended a site visit.

Councillor Chris Yarwood spoke on behalf of Abdon and Heath Parish Council in support of the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

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

Members commented that they felt that the design was sympathetic and would be an improvement on the existing building.  They also felt that as the dwelling was set into the hillside there would be minimal effect on the setting of the AONB.

RESOLVED

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

Proposed change of use of ancillary domestic outbuilding (annex) to holiday let accommodation.

The Principal Planner introduced the application which was an application for the change of use of ancillary domestic outbuilding (annex) to holiday let accommodation.  and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, she drew Members’ attention to the to the location, layout and elevations.

The Principal Planner confirmed that members had attended a site visit.

Members agreed that the proposals were acceptable and it was RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation Planning Permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in appendix 1 to the report

RESOLVED:

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the southern area as at 11 April 2023 be noted.

To note that the next meeting of the Southern Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 9^th May 2023.

RESOLVED:

That it be noted that the next meeting of the Southern Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday, 9 May 2023