Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence and details of any Councillor nominated to attend the meeting in place of a member of the Committee.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Peter Anderson, Malcolm Hall, Bill Hartnett, Robin King and Brenda Quinney.

To invite Councillors to declare any interest they may have in the items on the Agenda.

Councillor Andrew Brazier declared a prejudicial interest in view of the fact that he had a pre-determined view in the application for prior approval 201/127/GDO (Highway verge at Green Lane, Callow Hill) as detailed at minute 17, below.

To confirm, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 15th June 2011.

(Minutes attached)

RESOLVED that

the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 15th June 2011 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To consider a Planning Application for a change of use at ground floor from offices to restaurant and hot food takeaway; change of use at first floor from offices to 2 no. flats and restaurant; and minor external alterations to building.

Applicant:  Dr A Bandalli

(Report attached – Site Plans under separate cover)

Change of use at ground floor from offices to restaurant and

hot food take-away; change of use at first floor from offices to

2 No. flats and restaurant; minor external alterations to building.

Applicant: Dr A Bandalli

RESOLVED that

having regard to the Development Plan and to all other material considerations, Planning Permission be GRANTED, subject to the conditions and informatives summarised in the main report and the additional condition and informatives as summarised below:-

Additional Condition

“5.       Details of a refuse storage facility to be submitted.”

Additional informatives

“3.       No burning of materials on site.

  4.       Lighting – standard information item.

  5.       Drainage.

  6.       Food premises licence required.”

To consider an Application for Prior Approval in relation to a 15m monopole, equipment cabinet and ancillary apparatus.

Applicant:  Vodaphone UK Ltd and Telefonica O” UK Ltd

(Report attached – Site Plan under separate cover)

15m monopole, equipment cabinet and ancillary apparatus

Applicant: Vodafone UK Ltd. and Telefonica O2 UK Ltd.

The following people addressed the Committee under the Council’s public speaking rules:

Ms R Campbell – objector

Ms A Massey – objector

Councillor Andrew Brazier (Ward Councillor, objecting on behalf of various residents).

RESOLVED that

having regard to the Development Plan and to all other material considerations, Prior Approval of the Local Planning Authority be REFUSED for the following reasons:

“1)       The siting of the proposed installation would be in close proximity to a significant number of residential properties such that it would be likely to have an adverse effect on their amenity and outlook, as well as having the potential to give rise to the fear of negative health effects. As such, the proposal is considered to be contrary to PPG8 and Policy B(BE)13 of the Borough of Redditch Local Plan No.3.

2)         Whilst a need for the development has been demonstrated, alternative sites are not considered to have been fully explored and it is considered likely that less harmful sites could be found that would still provide the required coverage. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to the requirements of the policy guidance contained within PPG8: Telecommunications.”

(This decision was taken contrary to Officer recommendation for the reasons stated above.)

(Prior to consideration of this item, Councillor Andrew Brazier declared that, as a Ward Councillor for the area and representing the views of a number of local residents, he had a pre-determined view on this matter.  He also withdrew from the meeting prior to the Committee’s debate on the matter.)

To consider a Planning Application for a first floor extension over existing garage.

Appllicant:  Mr A Sifford

(Report attached – Site Plan under separate cover)

First floor extension over existing garage

Applicant: Mr A Sifford

RESOLVED that

having regard to the Development Plan and to all other material considerations , Planning Permission be GRANTED, subject to the conditions and informatives as summarised in the main report.