Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Dart and Manning.  It was also reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Conservative Group, the membership of the Committee had been amended to include Councillors Brooks and Bye instead of Councillors Barbara Lewis and Jacqueline Thomas.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings of this Committee held on 8 July 2019 and 16 July 2019

The Minutes of the meetings of the Planning Committee held on 8 and 16 July 2019 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Construction of single detached dwelling within curtilage of listed building.

The Committee considered an application for the construction of a single detached dwelling within the curtilage of a listed building.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Planning Committee undertook at site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s website.  At the meeting Mark Pountney and Katie Giles addressed the Committee against the application and Nicola Burley spoke in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report and the final drafting of conditions and addressing any further material considerations that may come to light being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.

Construction of single detached dwelling within curtilage of listed building.

The Committee considered an application for listed building consent for the construction of a single detached dwelling within the curtilage of a listed building.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Planning Committee undertook at site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s website.  At the meeting Mark Pountney and Katie Giles addressed the Committee against the application and Nicola Burley spoke in support of the application.

Resolved:

That Listed Building Consent be granted, subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report and the final drafting of conditions and addressing any further material considerations that may come to light being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.

Application to vary or remove conditions in relation to planning application P/2018/0348: Variation of condition 9 - Balustrade

The Committee considered an application to vary or remove conditions in relation to Planning Application P/2018/0348 – variation of condition 9 - Balustrade.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Planning Committee undertook at site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s website.  At the meeting Graham Kenny addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to:

(i)         the conditions set out in the submitted report;

(ii)        an additional condition to secure the implementation of a scheme of planting, boundary, and hard landscape features in relation to the “roof garden” as detailed on the submitted plans.  This is intended to ensure that the roof garden area is used as previously approved, and not used for recreational purposes and that the details of this approval would be required within four weeks of a planning permission; and

(iii)       the final drafting of conditions and addressing any further material considerations that may come to light being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.

Formation of 120 bedroom hotel and ancillary restaurant and associated works. Partial demolition and reconfiguration of existing car park to provide stairs, lift and ramp

The Committee considered an application for the formation of a 120 bedroom hotel and ancillary restaurant and associated works, partial demolition and reconfiguration of existing car par to provide stairs, lift and a ramp.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Planning Committee undertook at site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s website.  At the meeting Adam Aslett and Matthew Sherwood addressed the Committee against the application and Ian Roach spoke in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report and the final drafting of conditions and addressing any further material considerations that may come to light being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.

Change of use from A1 (shops) to D2 (Cinema) including restaurant

The Committee considered an application for the change of use from A1 (shops) to D2 (cinema) including restaurant.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to:

a)         the conditions set out in the submitted report;

b)         the completion of a legal agreement to secure financial contributions towards the costs to the Council of extending the hours during which Lower Union Lane car park is available for parking;

c)         resolving any outstanding flood risk matters; and

d)         the final drafting of conditions and addressing any further material considerations that may come to light being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.

Change of use from conservative club to 3 self-contained dwellings

The Committee considered an application for the change of use from Conservative Club to three self-contained dwellings.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Planning Committee undertook at site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s website.  At the meeting Councillor O’Dwyer addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report and the final drafting of conditions and addressing any further material considerations that may come to light being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.

(Note 1:  Councillor O’Dwyer declared a pecuniary interest in the application, in accordance with the Local Protocol for Officers and Members involved in the Planning Process, Councillor O’Dwyer remained in the audience for the officer presentation, public speaking and then withdrew from the meeting room prior to the debate and vote.)

Change of use from conservative club to 3 self-contained dwellings

The Committee considered an application for Listed Building Consent for the change of use from Conservative Club to three self-contained dwellings.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Planning Committee undertook at site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s website.  At the meeting Councillor O’Dwyer addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

That Listed Building Consent be granted, subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report and the final drafting of conditions and addressing any further material considerations that may come to light being delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport.

(Note 2:  Councillor O’Dwyer declared a pecuniary interest in the application, in accordance with the Local Protocol for Officers and Members involved in the Planning Process, Councillor O’Dwyer remained in the audience for the officer presentation, public speaking and then withdrew from the meeting room prior to the debate and vote.)