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No. Item

105.

Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies for absence.

Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence.

106.

Minutes

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 27 May 2020, TO FOLLOW, marked 2.

 

Contact:         Shelley Davies on 01743 257718.

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 27 May 2020 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 

107.

Public Question Time

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 2.00pm on Friday 19 June 2020

 

Minutes:

There were no public questions, statements or petitions received.

108.

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

Minutes:

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.

 

With reference to agenda item 6, Councillor Nat Green stated that he was a member of Shrewsbury Town Council Planning Committee however, he had not had any previous involvement with the application and would be considering the application with an open mind.

 

With reference to agenda item 5, Councillor Keith Roberts stated that he was acquainted with the applicant but that he did not consider that this was sufficient to require him to leave the meeting

 

With reference to agenda item 6, Councillor Keith Roberts stated that he was a member of Shrewsbury Town Council Planning Committee however, he had not had any previous involvement with the application and would be considering the application with an open mind.

 

With reference to agenda item 7, Councillor Keith Roberts stated that he was acquainted with the applicant as he was the Deputy Leader of the Council

 

With reference to agenda item 6, Councillor David Vasmer stated that he was a member of Shrewsbury Town Council Planning Committee however, he had not had any previous involvement with the application and would be considering the application with an open mind.

 

109.

Milestone Garden Ornaments Alberbury Shrewsbury Shropshire SY5 9AD (20/01408/OUT) pdf icon PDF 413 KB

Outline application for the erection of two detached dwellings with all matters reserved (amended description).

Minutes:

The Principal Planner introduced the application which was an outline application for the erection of two detached dwellings with all matters reservedand with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, proposed layout and current use of the site.

 

In accordance with virtual meeting speaking protocol the Solicitor read a statement from Councillor Ed Potter, the local ward Councillor, in support of the proposal.

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During the ensuing debate Members comments included: -

 

·         They understood the reason for the Parish Councils original objection and desire for affordable housing on the site but agreed that this was not possible due to extra costs associated with the redevelopment of a brownfield site.

·         Redevelopment of the site would improve the entrance to the village.

·         Important that any dwellings built on the site should match those in the locality.

 

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers,

 

RESOLVED:

 

That, as per the Officer’s recommendation, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 and the addition of the following condition: -

 

The development will be limited to 2 dwellings. Each dwelling will have a maximum of 2 storeys and 120m2 internal floorspace, (measured externally and excluding garages). Garages will be appropriate and subservient in size to the size and scale of the associated dwellings. 

 

Reason:  In order that development on site is reflective of the surrounding built environment in this semi-rural location.

 

110.

Unit 3 Monkmoor Trading Estate Monkmoor Road Shrewsbury Shropshire (20/01453/COU) pdf icon PDF 385 KB

Change of use from a garage to a fitness/boxing gym

Minutes:

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15) Councillor Pam Moseley, local Ward Councillor, having submitted a statement, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item

 

The Principal Planner introduced the application which was an application for the Change of use from a garage to a fitness/boxing gym and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, proposed layout and current use of the site.

 

The Principal Planner drew Members attention to the information contained in the list of late representations.

 

In accordance with virtual meeting speaking protocol the following Public Speaker statements were read out:

 

·         Mr Roy Cartwright on behalf of the residents of 1,3,5,7,9,11 and 11a Eskdale Road in objection to the proposal.

 

·         Councillor Pam Moseley, the local ward Councillor, in objection to the proposal.

 

·         Mr Luke Merrifield, the applicant, in support of the proposal.

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During the ensuing debate Members comments included: -

 

·         They understood the concerns from neighbouring properties regarding noise and felt that windows and doors should be kept shut when activities were taking place.

·         They suggested that permission could be granted for a limited period in order that any adverse effects on the neighbourhood could be assessed

 

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers,

 

RESOLVED:

 

That, planning permission be granted for a period of two years subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 and

 

a)    The amendment of condition 3 to read: -

 

The premises shall not be open to the public, nor any services be available to the public, outside the hours of 11:00 to 20:30 Monday to Friday and 11:00 to 13:00 on Saturday and Sunday, nor shall any member of the public remain on the premises outside of these hours.  The premises shall not be open on Bank Holidays.

 

Reason: To protect the amenities of occupiers of nearby properties from potential noise nuisance and disturbance.

 

b)    The amendment of condition 4 to read: -

 

All vehicles of customers and staff shall be parked in the areas shaded red on the approved plan after 18:00 weekdays and on Saturday and Sunday and shall not be parked at the rear of the building or along the boundary with properties in Eskdale Road during these times.

 

Reason:  To protect the amenities of occupiers of nearby properties from potential noise nuisance and disturbance

 

c)    The amendment of condition 5 to read: -

 

No activities or exercise shall take place outside the building and no amplified music or sound shall be audible from outside the building.  All windows and doors shall be closed at those times when activities or exercise takes place.

 

Reason:  To protect the amenities of occupiers of nearby properties from potential noise nuisance and disturbance

 

111.

Police House 3 Park Street Oswestry SY11 2HF (20/01426/FUL) pdf icon PDF 277 KB

Erection of a two storey side extension and change of use of strip of land to residential

Minutes:

The Principal Planner introduced the application the erection of a two storey side extension and change of use of strip of land to residentialand with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.

 

In response to a question the Principal Planner confirmed that currently the strip of land subject to the change of use was amenity land associated with the neighbouring police station.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That, as per the Officer’s recommendation, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1

 

112.

Schedule of Appeals and Appeals Decisions pdf icon PDF 22 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the northern area as at 23 June 2020 be noted

113.

Date of the Next Meeting pdf icon PDF 10 KB

To note that the next meeting of the North Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 21 July 2020

Minutes:

It was noted that the next meeting of the North Planning Committee would be held at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday 21 July 2020

 

 

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