Agenda and minutes
Venue: Shrewsbury/Oswestry Room, Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND. View directions
Contact: Emily Marshall Committee Officer
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Apologies for Absence To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: There were no apologies for absence. |
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To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 19th November 2018, attached, marked 2.
Contact: Emily Marshall on 01743 257717
Minutes: RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 19th November 2018 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
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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 10.00 a.m. on Monday, 10th December 2018.
Minutes: A public question had been submitted by Mr John Simpson, in relation to where responsibility lay for ensuring that developers adhered to planning permission and enforcement issues.
A copy of the question and response given by the Principal Planning Officer is attached to the signed minutes.
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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.
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5 Mill Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 1SE (16/04460/FUL) PDF 189 KB Erection of four town houses, four apartments and two retail units following demolition of all buildings on site
Minutes: The Technical Specialist Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection of four town houses, four apartments and two retail units following demolition of all buildings on site.
In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15.1) Councillor Peggy Mullock, as local ward councillor, made a statement and moved to the back of the room, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item. Councillor Mullock informed the Committee that Whitchurch Town Council were unable to send a representative to the meeting, however they requested that their comments previously submitted in relation to the application, be noted.
Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, members unanimously expressed their support for the proposals. They felt that the scheme would enhance the street scene in Whitchurch and provide much needed one bed units.
RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 of the planning officer’s report. |
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Outline application for the erection of 2No dwellings (all matters reserved)
Minutes: The Principal Planning Officer introduced the outline application for the erection of two dwellings (all matters reserved). Members’ attention was drawn to the information contained within the Schedule of Additional letters which summarised further comments from the Agent. The Principal Planning Officer reminded Members’ that as the application was an outline application, with all matters reserved, the plans shown were indicative only.
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.
The Principal Planning Officer responded to comments made and explained that the emerging Neighbourhood Plan should be given limited weight and some of the points raised by the Parish Council were issues to be considered at reserved matters stage.
During the ensuing debate and having considered the submitted indicative plans and listened to the comments made by the speaker, Members’ supported the principle of development on the site, however they shared the concerns raised by the Parish Council, particularly relating to design, size and layout. Following a proposition to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation an amendment was put forward to ensure that determination of the reserved matters application be delegated to the Committee consideration.
RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted subject to:
· The conditions as set out in Appendix 1 of the planning officer’s report. · The application for Reserved Matters being delegated to the Committee for determination.
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Outline Application for the Erection of 2 Dwellings to include Access Minutes: The Area Planning Officer introduced the outline application for the erection of two dwellings to include access. Members attention was drawn to the information contained within the Schedule of Additional Letters which summarised a further letter of objection from a member of the public. The Area Planning Officer updated the Committee with regards to the visibility splay to the north, beyond the application site and concerning the northerly neighbour’s hedgerow and reported an amendment to condition 11.
Councillor Carr, on behalf of Baschurch Parish Council spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.
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.
The Area Planning Officer responded to comments raised by the Parish Council representative and reminded the committee that whilst the Council is in the process of preparing its Local Plan Partial Review, this was at an early stage and should be afforded little weight in the determination of the application, the settlement of Weston Lullingfields remained identified as being able to accommodate additional housing growth.
Councillor Pauline Dee withdrew from the meeting at this point.
Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, Members’ unanimously expressed their support for the officer’s recommendation.
RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 of the planning officer’s report and an amendment to condition 11.
Councillor Pauline Dee re-joined the meeting at this point.
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Appeals and Appeal Decisions PDF 58 KB Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED: That the Schedule of Appeals for the northern area be noted. |
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Date of the Next Meeting PDF 43 KB To note that the next meeting of the North Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 8th January 2019 in the Shrewsbury/Oswestry Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury. Minutes: It was noted that the meeting due to take place on 8th January 2019 would be cancelled. The next meeting of the North Planning Committee would be held at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 5th February 2019 in the Shrewsbury/Oswestry Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury.
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