To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Joyce Barrow (substitute: Roy Aldcroft), Steve Charmley (substitute: Steve Davenport) and Alex Wagner.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 16^th July 2024, attached, marked 2.

Contact:           Emily Marshall on 01743 257717

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 16^th August 2024 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 Thursday, 12^th September at 12 noon.

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.

Installation of a ground mounted 2 megawatt peak (MWp) solar farm to supply Arla Foods and all associated works

The Area Planning and Enforcement Officer introduced the application for the Installation of a ground mounted 2 megawatt peak (MWp) solar farm to supply Arla Foods and all associated works.

The committee commented that the application was an excellent example of a proposal for a solar farm and were pleased to note conditions in relation to maintenance and monitoring of the site.

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

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1 of the planning officer’s report.

Erection of single self-build dwelling and garage

The Development Manager introduced the outline application for the erection of single self-build dwelling and garage.

Councillor Sarah Planton on behalf of Stoke Upon Tern Parish Council spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Mr Stephen Locke, 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.

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 officer’s recommendation but asked the agent to take on board comments in relation to a landscaping condition which would help to alleviate some of the concerns raised by neighbours and assist with noise reduction.

RESOLVED:

That outline planning permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1 of the planning officer’s report.

Non Material Amendment for the removal of the existing chimney to planning permission 23/03587/FUL Erection of flat roof two-storey front extension to create a new entrance and interior remodelling of existing dwelling

The Development Manager introduced the application for the non material amendment for the removal of the existing chimney to planning permission 23/03587/FUL Erection of flat roof two-storey front extension to create a new entrance and interior remodelling of existing dwelling.

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

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1 of the planning officer’s 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 15^th October 2024 in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury.

It was noted that the next meeting of the North Planning Committee would be held at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday 15^th October 2024 in the Shrewsbury/Oswestry Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury.