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Items
No. Item

29.

Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies for absence.

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Geoff Elner (substitute: Councillor Steve Davenport), David Vasmer and Alex Wagner.

30.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 239 KB

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 21st June 2022, attached, marked 2.

 

Contact:          Emily Marshall on 01743 257717

 

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 21st June 2022 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

 

31.

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 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 10th August 2022. 

 

Minutes:

There were no public questions or petitions received.

32.

Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

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.

 

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.

 

33.

Site Of Former Sports And Social Club And Bowling Green, Albert Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 4JB (20/05217/FUL) pdf icon PDF 653 KB

Erection of 12No. dwellings (C3 Class) and 14No. supported living flats with Community Hub (C2 Class) and associated external works including ball strike fencing, road access, landscaping and car parking (amended description)

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Senior Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection of 12No. dwellings (C3 Class) and 14No. supported living flats with Community Hub (C2 Class) and associated external works including ball strike fencing, road access, landscaping and car parking (amended description). Members’ attention was drawn to the information contained within the Schedule of Additional letters.

 

Mr David Kilby, on behalf of The Shropshire Playing Fields Association spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

 

Mr Stuart Thomas, 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.

 

During the ensuing debate discussion turned to the comments made by the Shropshire Playing Fields Association with regards to the refurbishment payment and the Senior Planning Officer confirmed that the Heads of Terms of the S106 agreement had been amended to reflect these comments and that the payment would be used for the provision or refurbishment of bowling facilities within the urban development boundary to the north of Shrewsbury.  This was also detailed in the Schedule of Additional Letters.

 

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 proposal.

 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions as set out in appendix A of the report and as amended in the Schedule of Additional Letters and delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Economy and Place to review and finalise the revised S106 heads of terms set out in the additional letters schedule and make any amendments to the recommended conditions as considered necessary.

34.

34 Bynner Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 7NZ (22/02574/FUL) pdf icon PDF 524 KB

Erection of a rear extension and remodelling of existing detached house, to provide fully an accessible house for a disabled applicant

 

Minutes:

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection of a rear extension and remodelling of existing detached house, to provide fully an accessible house for a disabled applicant. 

 

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 subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1 of the Officer’s report.

35.

Land North Of Edstaston, Wem, Shropshire (22/01825/FUL) pdf icon PDF 624 KB

Change of use of field to horse paddock, formation of a new access, erection of stabling for horses and other associated external works

 

Minutes:

The Senior Planning Officer introduced the application for the change of use of field to horse paddock, formation of a new access, erection of stabling for horses and other associated external works and confirmed that the Committee had undertaken a site visit that morning to assess the impact of the proposed development on neighbouring properties and the surrounding area. Members’ attention was drawn to the information contained within the Schedule of Additional letters.

 

Mr Neil Spoonley, on behalf of local residents spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire 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 15.1) Councillor Edward Towers, as local ward councillor, made a statement and then moved to the back of the room, took no part in the debate and did not vote on this item.

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Mr Darryl Wright, 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.

 

In response to comments made by a speaker, the Principal Planning Officer confirmed that the application had been advertised correctly a site notice had been placed on the gate and the parish council had been notified.

 

The Committee carefully considered the concerns of the local residents and the local ward councillor, they were reassured that conditions were in place to cover drainage and the public protection officer had no issues with the composting toilet.  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 proposal.

 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1.

36.

Blandings, Withington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4QA (22/02303/FUL) pdf icon PDF 271 KB

Erection of outbuilding, outdoor kitchen, new gated access and external landscaping works to include 2No pergola structures

 

Minutes:

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application for the erection of outbuilding, outdoor kitchen, new gated access and external landscaping works to include 2No pergola structures

 

Mr Stephen Walton, a local resident spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

 

Councillor Phil Heath, on behalf of Withington Parish Council spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

 

During the ensuing debate Members of the Committee did express some concerns that the proposals were out of keeping and it was noted that permitted development rights had been removed because the dwelling was not in keeping with the local area.  Any concerns relating to where the boundary lay, were civil matters and not planning considerations.  Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, Members expressed their support for the proposals.

 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1.

37.

Appeals and Appeal Decisions pdf icon PDF 95 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

That the appeals and appeal decisions for the northern area be noted.

38.

Exclusion of Public and Press

To consider a resolution under Section 100 (A) of the Local Government Act 1972 that the proceedings in relation to the following items shall not be conducted in public on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined by the provisions of Schedule 12A of the Act.

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

 

 

That, in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and Paragraph10.4 [3] of the Council’s Access to Information Rules, the public and press be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items.

39.

Planning Enforcement Quarterly Report

Minutes:

 

 

RESOLVED:

That members note the progress of planning enforcement case investigations and the exercise of delegated powers in respect of decisions in accordance with the Council’s enforcement protocol.

40.

Date of the Next Meeting pdf icon PDF 397 KB

To note that the next meeting of the North Planning Committee will be held at

2.00 pm on Tuesday 13th September 2022 in the Shrewsbury Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury.

Minutes:

It was noted that the next meeting of the North Planning Committee would be held at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday 13th September 2022, in the Shrewsbury/Oswestry Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury.

 

 

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