Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received on behalf of Councillor Wanda King, with Councillor Pat Witherspoon confirmed as substituting on her behalf.

To invite Councillors to declare any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Disclosable Interests they may have in items on the agenda, and to confirm the nature of those interests.

There were no declarations of interest made.

To confirm, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 10^th August 2016.

(Minutes attached)

RESOLVED that

The minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 10^th August 2016 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To note Update Reports (if any) for the Planning Applications to be considered at the meeting (circulated prior to the commencement of the meeting)

The published Update Reports for the various Planning Applications were noted.

To consider a Hybrid Application for Outline Planning for Employment (5000 m2 of B1) with access details provided and all other matters reserved, and detailed Application for the erection of 131 new homes with associated access and associated works.

Applicant:  Mr Andrew D’Auncey

(Report and Site Plan attached)

Hybrid application – Outline planning for employment (5000m2 of B1) with access details provided and all other matters reserved and detailed application for the erection of 131 new homes with associated access and associated works.

Applicant:      Mr Andrew D’Auncey

The following people addressed the Committee under the Council’s Public Speaking rules:

Mr Anthony Blythe – Objector

Mr Robert Price – Objector

Mr Andy Beardshaw – Objector

Ms Julie Parry – Objector

Ms Sian Griffiths – for the applicant

RESOLVED that

having regard to the development plan and to all other material considerations, authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Regeneration to GRANT planning permission subject to:

a)    the satisfactory completion of a S106 planning obligation as detailed on page 24 of the main agenda report; and

b)   the conditions and informatives as summarised on pages 24 to 32 of the main agenda report, subject to the following amendments:

Condition 4 (as amended)

Measures to enhance biodiversity across the site shall be carried out in accordance with the Biodiversity Outline Plan and or amendments shall be altered without the prior approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:        In the interests of sustainability and biodiversity and in accordance with Policies CS2, B(NE)1a and B(NE)3 of the Borough of Redditch Local Plan No. 3

Condition 6 (as amended)

The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details of the Landscape Management Plan (this includes the long term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscape areas (other than small, privately owned domestic gardens) and Nature Conservation proposals) and shall not be altered / amended without the written approval of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:        To ensure and secure the effective and ongoing maintenance and management of landscape areas in the interests of visual amenity and community safety and in accordance with Policy CS.8 of the Borough of Redditch Local Plan No. 3

Condition 10

Deleted as no longer required as a Condition – to be  inserted as additional Informative 5 instead as detailed below)

Conditions 15 and 16

Deleted as matters already covered in Conditions 11 and 14)

Condition 19 (as amended)

Prior to the commencement of the development of the site, details of the footpath link running between plots 50 and 51 (to the school) shown on the site layout plan, shall be provided in writing for approval by the Local Planning Authority.  This link shall be implemented in accordance with the details provided, and retained as such in perpetuity.

Reason:        To secure a sustainable pedestrian connection from the site and to improve permeability.  In accordance with saved Policy B(BE)13 of the Borough of Redditch Local Plan No. 3.

Condition 23 (Additional)

Approved Plans (insert Plan numbers etc.)

Reason:        To accurately define the permission for the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is satisfactory in appearance and in order to safeguard the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policy B(BE)13 of the Borough of Redditch Local Plan  ...  view the full minutes text for item 31.

To consider a Planning Application for the demolition of an existing bungalow and the erection of 4 number dwellings and the construction of 2 number new vehicular accesses to Icknield Street.

Applicant:  Mr Peter Yates

(Report and Site Plan attached)

Demolition of Existing Bungalow and the erection of 4no. Dwellings and Construction of 2no. New Vehicular Accesses to Icknield Street

Applicant:  Mr Peter Yates

RESOLVED that

Having regard to the Development Plan and to all other material considerations, Planning permission be GRANTED, subject to the conditions and informatives dated on pages 40 to 44 of the agenda pack.

To consider a Planning Application for the construction of two new buildings:  Building G to be used as Children’s Play in association with Building F (Class D2) and Building H to have a flexible use for employment purposes in classes B1, B2 and B8 and a retrospective application for the removal of earth bunding, the formation of a hardstanding area for parking and the formation of a new surface water attenuation pond.

Applicant:  Mr J G Ranson

(Report and Site Plan attached)

Construction of two new buildings: Build G to be used as children’s play in association with Building F (Class D2) and Building H to have a flexible use for employment purposes in classes B1, B2 and B8.  Retrospective application for the removal of earth bunding, the formation of a hardstanding area for parking and the formation of a new surface water attenuation pond.

Applicant:  Mr J. G. Ranson

The following people addressed the Committee under the Council’s Public Speaking rules:

Mr Kevin Grubb – Supporter

Mr Matt Jinks – Supporter

Councillor Jane Potter – Ward Member

Mr Keith Williams – for the applicant

RESOLVED that

a decision on the matter be DEFERRED to the next scheduled meeting of the Planning Committee in order for Officers to organise a Site Visit for Committee Members.

To consider a Planning Application for the erection of a detached dwelling (with demolition of existing garage adjacent).

Applicant:  Mr Matthew Kelly

(Report and Site Plan attached)

Erection of detached dwelling (with demolition of existing garage adjacent to 52 Cheswick Close, Winyates Green

Applicant:  Mr Matthew Kelly

RESOLVED that

having regard to the development plan and to all other material considerations, planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions as detailed on pages 66 and 67 of the agenda pack but with the following amendments:

Condition 2 (as amended)

The development hereby approved shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans:

Drawing Number 3048_001 B

Materials to match those of Number 52 Chadwick Close.  Boundary fencing to be of timber and in accordance with the approved plan.

Reason:        To accurately define the permission for the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is satisfactory in appearance in order to safeguard the visual amenities of the area in accordance with Policy N(BE).13 of the Borough of Redditch Local Plan No. 3.

Condition 3

Deleted as the matters raised are now included in amended Condition 2.

Conditions 4 and 5

Be renumbered as Conditions 3 and 4.

(Having considered all of the information provided, including that contained within the published Update Report, copies of which were provided to Committee Members and the public gallery prior to commencement of the meeting, Members were mindful to grant permission with the Condition amendments as detailed in the resolution above.).