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 Brandon Clayton and Roger Hill.

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

There were no declarations of interest made.

To confirm, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 20th June 2012.

(Minutes attached)

RESOLVED that

the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 20th June 2012 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To consider a Planning Application for the proposed erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings.

Applicant:       Mr John Howl

(Report attached – Site Plan under separate cover)

Erection of a pair of semi-detahced dwellings

Applicant:  Mr John Howl  

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 report.

(Owing to her late arrival subsequent to the start of the meeting and in view of the fact that the Officers report on this matter had already commenced, in accordance with the Committee’s procedural rules, Councillor Yvonne Smith took no part in nor voted on this particular item.)

To consider a Planning Application for a proposed 1095 sq m freezer extension, including the construction of a 30 sq m link corridor to an existing coldstore facility and various site works.

Applicant:       Mrs Owrid

(Report attached – Site Plan under separate cover)

Proposed 1095 sq.m freezer extension, including the construction of a 30 sq. m link corridor to an existing coldstore facility and various site works

Applicant: Mrs Owrid

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 following additional conditions:

“11.     the parking of refrigerated lorries overnight shall take place only in the service yard area of Unit 45 Heming Road, as shown on the proposed Site Plan.

  12.     the vehicular access off Matchborough Way hereby approved shall only be used between the hours of 07.00 to 19.00.  The vehicular access off Heming Road shall be used outside of these hours.”

(Having considered all of the information provided, Members were in agreement that the imposition of the two additional conditions, as detailed at 11 and 12 above, would assist in mitigating any potential noise issues from the new access road off Matchborough Way for nearby residential areas.)   

To consider a Planning Application for a mixed use development of up to 200 dwellings, 5000m² of b1 office floorspace with associated open space and access arrangements.

Applicant:       Gallagher Estates Ltd.

(Report attached – Site Plan under separate cover)

Outline Application for a mixed use development of

up to 200 dwellings, 5000m² of B1 Office floorspace

with associated open space and access arrangements

Applicant:  Gallagher Estates Ltd

RESOLVED that

having regard to the Development Plan and to all other material considerations, authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Regeneration Services to GRANT Outline Planning Permission subject to:

1)         Planning Permission for the associated open space on land to the north of Weights Lane being granted by Bromsgrove District Council;

2)         a satisfactory Planning Obligation ensuring

            1)         on site open space and play equipment is provided and maintained in perpetuity;

            2)         off-site playing pitch contributions;

            3)         40% residential units are for the provision of social housing in perpetuity;

            4)         a financial contribution is paid to the County Council towards primary education provision;

            5)         sustainable drainage solutions are implemented and transferred with an ongoing maintenance contribution;

            6)         contributions towards Sustainable Schemes relating to footpaths, cycle routes and the B1 development; and

            7)         contributions towards enhancements of the subway and links to it;

3)         the Conditions and informatives as summarised in the main report but with Conditions 17 and 18 being amended to include the following:

            “17.     details / provision of dropped kerb provision in residential areas;

              18.     wording to include provision of communal/visitor car parking”;

4)         the following additional Condition and Informatives:

            Condition

            “20.     Prior to the submission of reserved matters application, roundabout design to be agreed and then implemented as per the agreed design”;

            Informatives

            “8)       Satisfactory outcome for a safe crossing across Birmingham Road to be secured;

              9)       Section 106 to secure control of highway adoption / education / time clauses and related matters where possible;

             10)     include gateway design feature in relevant reserved matters Application”; and  

5)         any minor amendments as necessary in response to Bromsgrove District Council’s decision, such as further additional or amended conditions.

(During consideration of this item a number of concerns were highlighted in relation to Section 106 matters, highway safety and parking issues and proposals for a “gateway” landmark.  In view of the concerns expressed and the Committee’s wish to ensure the best possible outcomes for the Borough at Reserved Matters stage, a number of amendments to conditions and additional informatives were agreed, as detailed above.)

To consider a Planning Application for removal of conditions 19-24 of planning permission 2011/258/ful and replacement with two conditions specifying works to riverside roundabout.

Applicant:       Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd.

(Report attached – Site Plan under separate cover)

Removal of conditions 19 to 24 of Planning Permission 2011/258/FUL

and replacement with two conditions specifying works to Riverside roundabout

Applicant:  Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd

Miss A Arnall, the Applicant’s Agent, addressed the Committee under the Council’s public speaking rules.

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 stated below:

1)         Conditions 1 to 18 (inclusive) attached to Planning Permission 2011/258/FUL; and

2)         additional Condition 19

            “Off-site highways works to be done to the satisfaction of the Highways Authority prior to commence of trade to the public from the site.”

Informatives

1)         Reason for approval

2)         As attached to Planning Permission 2011/258/FUL.

To consider an extension of time application for 2009/105/FUL and 2009/071/LBC - proposed demolition of derelict outbuilding adjacent to listed building and replace with double garage.

Applicant:       Mr J Lavery

(Report attached – Site Plan under separate cover)

Extension of Time Application for

2009/105/FUL and 2009/071/LBC

Proposed demolition of derelict outbuilding

adjacent to Listed Building and replace

with double garage

Applicant:  Mr  J Lavery

RESOLVED that

having regard to the Development Plan and to all other material considerations, Planning Permission to allow an extension of time for a further three years to implement the consents granted under 2009/105/FUL and 2009/071/LBC, be GRANTED, subject to the conditions and informatives summarised in the report.

To consider a planning application for a change of use from permitted class B1 or class B8 uses to children's indoor play centre (class D2) with associated parking.

Applicant:       Mr J Ranson

(Report attached – Site Plan under separate cover)

This item was DEFERRED from the Agenda by Officers and was not discussed.

To receive information on the outcome of an appeal made against consent to carry out works to a protected tree.

(Report attached)

The Committee received an item of information in relation to the outcome of an appeal against a refusal of consent relating to work on a protected tree, made by Officers under delegated powers, namely:

Application TPO/2011/055

Request to fell a protected Oak Tree in front garden

Members noted that the appeal against the Council’s decision to refuse consent to fell the protected tree had been considered and dismissed by the Inspector on the grounds that, as the Oak tree was healthy and in good condition and provided landscape value to the residential area, the issues raised were insufficient to justify its removal. 

RESOLVED that

the item of information be noted. 

To receive information on the outcome of an appeal made against refusal of planning permission.

(Report attached)

The Committee received an item of information in relation to the outcome of an appeal against a refusal of planning permission for a change of use, made by Officers under delegated powers, namely:

Application 2011/333/COU

Change of use of ground floor from A1 (Shops)

to A2 (Financial and Professional Services)

Members noted that the appeal against the Council’s decision to refuse Planning Permission had been allowed by the Inspector on the grounds that, as the premises had previously been used for an A2 use for a significant period of time prior to the current A1 use, he considered that reverting to an A2 use again would not be detrimental to the district centre and its ability to provide for basic daily needs.

RESOLVED that

the item of information be noted.