To receive any apologies for absence.

There were no apologies for absence

To confirm the minutes of the South Planning Committee meeting held on 2 June 2020

Contact Tim Ward (01743) 257713.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Southern Planning Committee held on 2 June 2020 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any questions or petitions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.  The deadline for this meeting is no later than 2.00 pm on Friday 26 June 2020

There were no public questions

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.

Demolition of garage outbuilding and erection of a single dwelling with new access and parking area (revised description)

The Principal Planner introduced the application which was an application for the demolition of garage outbuilding and erection of a single dwelling with new access and parking area, 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 list of late representations

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

·         Nick & Lisa Ferriday in objection to the proposal

·         Great Hanwood Parish Council in objection to the proposal

·         Councillor Roger Evans, the local Ward Councillor, in objection to the proposal.(In accordance with the public speaking protocol, Cllr Evans read out his own statement)

·         Base Architects, on behalf of the applicant in support of the application

During the ensuing debate Members noted the concerns expressed regarding highway safety issues and the visual impact of the proposal. However Members considered that the single dwelling proposed would not adversely affect highway safety, would be an enhancement to the street scene and this outweighed the addition of one dwelling to the number of new dwellings which have already been permitted in the settlement above the guideline figure set out in the Development Plan.

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

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officers recommendation permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1.

Change of use of from retail to residential together with minor internal alterations

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15) Councillor Madge Shineton, 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 of from retail to residential together with minor internal alterations affecting a Grade II Listed Building, and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations.  He advised members that this report covered the change of use and the next agenda item covered the listed building consent.

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

During the ensuing debate Members noted that the building had not been able to be let for commercial purposes and felt that the proposals would preserve the fabric of the listed building

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officers recommendation permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1.

Change of use of from retail to residential together with minor internal alterations affecting a Grade II Listed Building

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

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officers recommendation permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1.

Erection of single storey rear extension with lantern roof light, replacement of existing entrance door with window, installation of new entrance door and porch canopy and associated works

The Principal Planner introduced the application which was an application for the erection of a single storey rear extension with lantern roof light, the replacement of existing entrance door with window, and the installation of new entrance door and porch canopy and associated works, and with reference to the drawings and photographs displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location, layout and elevations

Members agreed that the proposals were acceptable

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the Officers recommendation permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1.

RESOLVED:

That the Schedule of Appeals and Appeal Decisions for the southern area as at 30 June 2020 be noted.

To note that the next meeting of the South Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday 28 July 2020

RESOLVED:

That it be noted that the next meeting of the South Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday, 28^th July 2020