To receive apologies for absence.

None received.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 21^st January 2025, attached, marked 2.

Contact:           Ashley Kendrick on 01743 250893.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 21^st January 2025 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any public questions or petitions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.  The deadline for this meeting is 12.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 12^th February 2025.

There were no public questions or petitions received.

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.

Erection of three detached bungalows including formation of single shared vehicular access, provision of new vehicular access to paddock and provision of 2 metre wide footpath

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection of three detached bungalows including formation of single shared vehicular access, provision of new vehicular access to paddock and provision of two metre wide footpath. The Principal Planning Officer reported in terms of the public benefit, that since publication of the planning officers report Shropshire Council’s Cabinet had agreed the housing supply position to be at 4.73 years.  The result of this meant that the tilted balance of the NPPF was engaged, resulting in Shropshire Council’s most important housing policies to be considered out of date and planning applications would be determined in favour of sustainable development, in recognition of the  need to boost its housing supply.  The development of three dwellings would boost housing supply and it had therefore attached significant weight. 

Mr Richard Cordova, on behalf of local residents spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15.1) the Council’s Solicitor read out at statement from Councillor Richard Nellins, as local ward councillor.

Mr Nigel Thorns Agent on behalf of the applicant spoke in support of the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

During the ensuing debate, Members expressed their sympathy with the comments made by local residents, however they felt that although finely balanced, the benefits of the proposed development outweighed the harm.

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, the majority of Members expressed their support for the proposals

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the satisfactory completion of a Section 106 agreement to secure the Biodiversity Net Gain for 30 years, and conditions set out in Appendix 1.

Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 9 (bird numbers) and removal of conditions 5 (scheme for air scrubbing on Unit 1) and 7 (installation of air scrubbers) attached to planning permission 22/02001/EIA

The Principal Planning Officer advised the committee that consideration of this application had been deferred.

RESOLVED:

Application deferred.

Construction of a new two way road, junction arrangements at Smithfield Road and Raven Meadows, re-located bus lay-by on Smithfield Road, landscape works, servicing arrangements and associated highway works

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application for the construction of a new two way road, junction arrangements at Smithfield Road and Raven Meadows, re-located bus lay-by on Smithfield Road, landscape works, servicing arrangements and associated highway works.  Members’ attention was drawn to the information contained within the Schedule of Additional letters.  The Principal Planning Officer reported a further update, to condition five to delete the word ‘demolition’ and additional public comments which were summarised for the Committee. 

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15.1) Councillor Nat Green, as local ward councillor, made a statement and then moved to the back of the room, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item.

Councillor Gary Burchett reported that this application was near to the Shrewsbury Beaconsfield Club, which was owned by the Conservative Association, however this did not amount to a pecuniary interest. 

During the ensuing debate, some members expressed concern about the lack of information in relation to cycle provision and also that the applications coming to committee individually did not allow the committee to envisage the site as a whole.  Whilst Members concerns were noted, the Solicitor reminded the Committee that they must only consider the application before them and this was one part of an overall development.  The Principal Planning Officer explained that this could be considered an enabling development and there would be subsequent applications in relation to connectivity and accessibility. 

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, the majority of members expressed their support for the proposals.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 and an updated condition list. 

Erection of two storey side extension

The Area Planning Manager introduced the application for the erection of two storey side extension. 

Having considered the submitted plans members unanimously expressed their support for the proposal.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1.

RESOLVED:

That the appeals and appeal decisions for the northern area be noted.

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

2.00 pm on Tuesday, 18^th March 2025, room to be confirmed.

It was noted that the next meeting of the North Planning Committee would be held at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday 18^th March 2025 in the Shrewsbury Room, Guildhall, Shrewsbury.