Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Dhillon, who was substituted by Cllr Morse.

Cllr Ahmed-Wallana declared a non-pecuniary interest in item 7.

Minutes of the meetings held 15 December 2015 and 6 January 2016 were approved.

None.

It was confirmed that all business marked Part 1 would be considered in public and all items marked Part 2 would be considered in private.

Replacement roof involving increasing ridge height, first floor rear extension and 2 dormers to the rear.

Recommendation: Approval

Officers introduced the report, and provided an overview of the application.

The officer recommendation for approval was moved, seconded, and upon being put to a vote was unanimously agreed.

Resolved -

That the application be approved.

Retention of 2 semi-detached dwelling houses (Retrospective Application).

Recommendation: Refusal

The Chairman recommended that due to officer miscommunication the application be deferred in order to allow submission of a petition.

The recommendation for deferral was moved, seconded, and upon being put to a vote was unanimously agreed.

Resolved -

That the application be deferred.

Erection of a three storey building to create 3 x 1-bed self contained flats and 3 x studio flats with associated cycle parking.

Recommendation: Approval

Officers introduced the report, and provided an overview of the application.

The Chairman highlighted discussion points regarding the character of the roof, the level of development on the site and the lack of parking, and commented that the development utilised a brownfield site and provided welcome housing.

A member raised concerns that though the development in the area varied in character, the proposed development on the end of a row of shops was out of keeping with the immediate setting, particularly in roof form. The lack of amenity space, despite nearby green space, was raised as a concern.

Various members cited concerns over the lack of parking. The area was already busy with traffic and insufficient parking due to the proximity of the hospital. A car free development may be appropriate in the centre of town with numerous public transport options but this was not a suitable site, and would lead to additional stress on already insufficient nearby parking and creating problems for residents. The area around the proposed development was known for congestion and difficulties parking in the vicinity of the hospital, and this application would have a significant impact on the highway.

A motion for refusal was moved, seconded, and upon being put to a vote was unanimously agreed.

Resolved -

That the application be refused.

First floor side extension.

Recommendation: Refusal

Officers introduced the report, and provided an overview of the application.

The officer recommendation for refusal was moved, seconded, and upon being put to a vote was unanimously agreed.

Resolved -

That the application be refused.

Two storey, 2-bed, end of terrace dwelling with associated parking and amenity space.

Recommendation: Refusal

Officers introduced the report, and provided an overview of the application.

The officer recommendation for refusal was moved, seconded, and upon being put to a vote was unanimously agreed.

Resolved -

That the application be refused.

New proposed canopy to terrace at rear of smoking area of restaurant.

Recommendation: Approval

Officers introduced the report, and provided an overview of the application. The Chairman requested the addition of an informative regarding adherence to smoking legislation.

The officer recommendation for approval was moved, seconded, and upon being put to a vote was unanimously agreed.

Resolved -

That the application be approved.

Display of illuminated sign on front elevation (Advertisement Consent).

Recommendation: Approval

Officers introduced the report, and provided an overview of the application.

The officer recommendation for approval was moved, seconded, and upon being put to a vote was unanimously agreed.

Resolved -

That the application be approved.

Installation of 15m street furniture pole with lancaster cabinet with 1 slimline meter cabinet and ancillary development thereto.

Recommendation: Approval

Officers introduced the report, and provided an overview of the application.

The officer recommendation for approval was moved, seconded, and upon being put to a vote was unanimously agreed.

Resolved -

That the application be approved.

Change of use from retail (Use Class A1) to a mixed use of restaurant/hot food takeaway (Use Class A3/A5) involving installation of extraction fan and ductwork to rear and provision of outdoor seating to front.

Recommendation: Refusal

Officers introduced the report, and provided an overview of the application.

It was noted that Council policy requires 70% of High Street frontage to be retail use. This application would have further reduced the current percentage of 66%.

The officer recommendation for refusal was moved, seconded, and upon being put to a vote was unanimously agreed.

Resolved -

That the application be refused.

Single storey rear extension and first floor rear extension involving demolition of existing extension.

Recommendation: Refusal

Officers introduced the report, and provided an overview of the application.

The officer recommendation for refusal was moved, seconded, and upon being put to a vote was unanimously agreed.

Resolved -

That the application be refused.

1. That the enforcement action as recommended in the officer’s report was agreed.

2. That the Committee resolved to release their decision and the reasons for it outlined in this report into the public domain, solely for the purposes of issuing the formal breach of condition notice to the individual concerned.

This item is included in Part II as it contains information which a) is likely to reveal the identity of an individual and b) contains information which reveals that the authority proposes to give, under an enactment, a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person. The authority believes that the public interest in withholding the Information outweighs the public interest in disclosing it (exempt information under paragraphs 2 and 6(a) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 as amended).

1. That the enforcement action as recommended in the officer’s report was agreed.

2. That the Committee resolved to release their decision and the reasons for it outlined in this report into the public domain, solely for the purposes of issuing the formal breach of condition notice to the individual concerned.

This item is included in Part II as it contains information which a) is likely to reveal the identity of an individual and b) contains information which reveals that the authority proposes to give, under an enactment, a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person. The authority believes that the public interest in withholding the Information outweighs the public interest in disclosing it (exempt information under paragraphs 2 and 6(a) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 as amended).