Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillors Mike Chalk and Brandon Clayton.

There were no declarations of interest.

To confirm, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 13th February 2013.

(Minutes attached)

RESOLVED that

the minutes of the meeting of the 13^th February 2013 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To consider a Planning Application for a change of use from Class A1 (Retail) to Class A3 (Food and Drink).  New internal shop front elevations.

Applicant:  Mr Iain Minto

(Report attached - Site Plan under separate cover)

Change of Use from Class A1 (Retail) to Class A3 (Food and Drink)

and new internal shop front elevations

Applicant:  Mr Iain Minto

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.

To consider a Planning Application for the erection of a two-storey building consisting of 2 no. 1 bedroom flats.

Applicant:  Mr Farooqui

(Report attached - Site Plan under separate cover)

Erection of two-storey building consisting of 2 no. 1 bedroom flats

Applicant:  Mr Farooqui

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

Miss K Mogg  – objector

Councillor Debbie Taylor  - Ward Councillor Member objecting on behalf of a nearby resident.

Mr Farooqui – Applicant.

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.

To consider a Planning Application for a change of use from Class A1 (Retail) to Class D2 (Gymnasium).

Applicant:  Mr Romit Chauhan

(Report attached - Site Plan under separate cover)

Change of Use from Class A1 (Retail) to Class D2 (Gymnasium)

Applicant:  Mr Romit Chauhan

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.

To consider a Planning Application for a single storey side and rear extension and porch to property.

Applicant:  Mr and Mrs Cooke

(Report attached – Site Plan under separate cover)

Single-storey side and rear extension and porch to property

Applicant:  Mr and Mrs  Cooke

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 Planning Permission following the expiry of the public consultation period on 9^th April 2013 and subject to the Conditions and Informatives summarised in the report.

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

(Report attached)

New Town Tree Preservation Order No.32

Works

The Committee received an item of information in relation to the outcome of an appeal made against a Consent to carry out works to a protected tree.

Members were informed that although a Consent had been granted for conditioned permitted works to the tree, the appellant had appealed as they had wished to have more extensive work undertaken, which had not been made clear at the time the application had been considered.  Officers reported, however, that, as the appellant had appealed under the fast track procedure, the Inspector had only been allowed to consider details and issued submitted as part of the original application.  Consideration of the more extensive works, raised at the appeal, had therefore not been allowed and the appeal had been dismissed.

The Committee was informed, however, that Officers would be contacting the appellant to discuss progressing the matter to a satisfactory conclusion.  

RESOLVED that

the item of information be noted.