To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Edward Towers and David Vasmer.

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 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 17^th May 2023.

There were no public questions or petitions received.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 2^nd May (Minutes to Follow) and 11^th May 2023 (attached).

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 2^nd May and 11^th May 2023 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

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.

With reference to planning applications to be considered at this meeting, Councillor Nat Green noted that he was a member of Shrewsbury Town Council Planning Committee and indicated that his views on any proposals when considered by the Town Council had been based on the information presented at that time and he would now be considering all proposals afresh with an open mind and the information as it stood at this time.

Development of roadside services including - a Petrol Filling Station with ancillary retail (Sui Generis) and a drive-through unit (Class E)

The Consultant Planner introduced the application for the development of roadside services including - a Petrol Filling Station with ancillary retail (Sui Generis) and a drive-through unit (Class E) and confirmed that the Committee had undertaken a site visit on 4^th April 2023 to assess the impact of the proposed development on neighbouring properties and the surrounding area. It was explained that at the meeting held on 4^th April 2023, Members resolved to defer the application to allow the applicant the opportunity to address a number of issues raised by the Committee. The Consultant Planner advised that if Members were minded to approve the application Condition 16 should be deleted from any permission granted.

On behalf of Emma Bullard, local resident, the Council’s Solicitor read out a statement against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Peter Anderson, on behalf of Bicton Parish Council spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Mike Sproston, 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.

Members requested clarification in relation to the contribution towards the North West Relief Road and if this was index linked as noted in the report. The Consultant Planner stated that he had been led to believe that this was the case but as confirmed by the Agent representing the applicant, the contribution offered was a fixed amount and not index linked.

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

RESOLVED:

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

• The conditions set out in Appendix 1 of the Planning Officer’s report;

• The signing of a Section 106 agreement to ensure a financial contribution of £80,000 towards the North West Relief Road in accordance with detail as set out in Section 6.10 of the report; and

• The deletion of Condition 16 as outlined by the Planning Officer.

Erection of rear and side extension to provide ground and first floor accommodation

The Planning Manager North introduced the application for the erection of rear and side extension to provide ground and first floor accommodation.

Having considered the submitted plans Members unanimously expressed their support for the proposals, in accordance with the officer’s recommendation. 

RESOLVED:

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

Erect and display five sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout

The Technical Specialist Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection and display of five sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout.   

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

RESOLVED:  

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

Erect and display six sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout

The Technical Specialist Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection and display of six sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout.   

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

RESOLVED:  

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

Erect and display four sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout

The Technical Specialist Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection and display of four sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout.

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

RESOLVED:  

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

Erect and display three sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout

The Technical Specialist Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection and display of three sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout.

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

RESOLVED:  

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

Erect and display three sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout

The Technical Specialist Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection and display of three sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout.

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

RESOLVED:  

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

Erect and display four sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout

The Technical Specialist Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection and display of four sponsorship signs placed on the roundabout.

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

RESOLVED:  

That planning permission be granted in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation, subject to the conditions 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 20^th June 2023 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 20^th June 2023 in the Shrewsbury/Oswestry Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury.