To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Mark Jones.  Councillor Gerald Dakin acted as substitute.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 3^rd August 2021, attached, marked 2. Minutes to Follow

Contact:          Emily Marshall on 01743 257717; or

Shelley Davies on 01743 257718.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 3^rd August 2021 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 2.00 p.m. on Thursday, 26^th August 2021.

There were no public questions or petitions received.

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.

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.

Proposed new secondary school and associated works, including installation of new Solar PV panel system on roof and on external free-standing canopies

The Principal Planner introduced the application, which was an application for the erection of a proposed new secondary school and associated works, including installation of new Solar PV panel system on roof and on external free-standing canopies and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations

Linda Price, a local resident, submitted a statement against the proposal, which was read out by the Solicitor in accordance with the 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) Councillor Pam Moseley, local Ward Councillor, made a statement against the proposals.

Mr Nigel Cussons, the agent, spoke for the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Members welcomed the development of the new facilities for the school and sought assurance from Officers that all conditions would be enforced.

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, it was RESOLVED:

That in accordance with Officer recommendation planning permission be granted subject to:

·      The conditions as outlined in appendix 1 attached to this report and any modifications to these conditions as considered necessary by the Assistant Director of the Service; and

·      An amendment to Condition 13 to include reference to residential amenity as advised by the Case Officer.

Erection of a new foodstore, associated car parking, access, landscaping and a substation.

The Principal Planner introduced the application, which was an application for the erection of a new foodstore, associated car parking, access, landscaping and a substation. and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.

The Principal Planner drew Members attention to the information contained in the schedule of late representations and to late representations received from a local resident in support of the application and from Tesco ltd in opposition to the application, which had been received after the late representations had been circulated.

Anthony Minor, a local resident, submitted a statement in favour of the proposal, which was read out by the Solicitor in accordance with the 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) Councillor Dean Carroll, local Ward Councillor, made a statement against the proposals.

Mr George Brown, the agent, spoke for the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Members expressed concern over the access and egress from the site and the effect of the development on the traffic on Battlefield Road but recognised that there were no objections from Highways.

Members welcomed the fact that the applicants had extended the length of time that they would market the current site for employment use only to 10 years from 5 years as part of the S106 agreement.

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, it was RESOLVED:. 

That in accordance with Officer recommendation planning permission be granted subject to:

·      The conditions set out in Appendix 1 (as amended in the schedule of late representations) and to any additions or modifications to these as considered necessary by the Development Management manager including the addition of conditions restricting the use of the site to retail and relating to floorspace; and

·      The signing of a Section 106 agreement as set out in paragraph 1.6 of the report which shall include an increase in the marketing period of the existing site from 5 years to 10 years.

Approval of reserved matters (appearance, layout, landscaping, scale) pursuant to 14/04168/OUT - for residential development of two detached houses; formation of vehicular access with visibility splay; to include removal of trees

The Principal Planner introduced the application, which was an application for the approval of reserved matters (appearance, layout, landscaping, scale) pursuant to 14/04168/OUT - for residential development of two detached houses; formation of vehicular access with visibility splay; to include removal of trees. and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.

Lydia Bardsley, Clerk, submitted a statement on behalf of Ruyton XI Towns Parish Council against the proposal, which was read out by the Solicitor in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Mr Andrew Balshaw, the agent, spoke for the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Members felt that whilst the design would not be for everyone the proposals were acceptable.

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, it was RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation planning permission subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1.

Mixed residential development of 340 mixed (including 51 affordable units) with associated garages; creation of vehicular access(es); installation of infrastructure, footpath links, public open space and biodiversity enhancement areas. (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)

The Principal Planner introduced the application, which was an application for a mixed residential development of 340 mixed (including 51 affordable units) with associated garages; creation of vehicular access(es); installation of infrastructure, footpath links, public open space and biodiversity enhancement areas, and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.

The Principal Planner advised Members that the application had been brought back to Committee for confirmation of the affordable housing provision and made reference to an email from Mr Mulloy that had been sent to all Members of the Committee.

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15) Councillor Alex Wagner, local Ward Councillor, made a statement and withdrew from the table and took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item.

Members considered that the proposal before them was better than the extant planning permission on the site, providing enhanced ecological measures and more affordable housing.

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, it was RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officer recommendation planning permission be granted subject to:

•      The conditions as outlined in appendix one and any modification to these conditions as considered necessary by the Planning Services Manager; and

•      The signing of a Section 106 agreement in accordance with the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in reference to the points as outlined in paragraph 6.8.3 of the report.

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, 28^th September 2021, in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury.

It was noted that the next meeting of the Northern Planning Committee would be held at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday 28^th September 2021 in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury.