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.

An apology for absence was received on behalf of Councillor Hartnett.

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

There were no declarations of interest declared.

(Councillor King had indicated that he was acquainted personally with Mr Rooke, a public speaker for Application 2009/219/RC3 (Proposed new floodlit BMX Track and associated works, land at Arrow Valley Park, Icknield Street Drive), but not sufficiently to warrant a declaration of interest.

Councillors Chalk and Hunt indicated that they were acquainted personally with Mr Marshall, also a public speaker for Application 2009/219/RC3 (proposed new floodlit BMX Track and associated works, land at Arrow Valley Park, Icknield Street Drive), but again not sufficiently to warrant a declaration of interest.)

To confirm, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on the 3rd November 2009.

RESOLVED that

the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on the 3rd November 2009 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To consider various applications for planning permission.

(Items below refer)

(Covering Report attached)

The Committee considered and determined four Planning Applications as detailed in the subsequent minutes below.

Officers tabled an update report detailing any late responses to consultation, changed recommendations, further conditions and any additional Officer comments in relation to each application.  This report was further updated orally at the meeting as appropriate to each application.

Public speaking was permitted in accordance with the Council’s agreed procedures, in relation to one of the applications being considered.

To consider a Planning Application for a new floodlit BMX track, perimeter fencing, clubhouse facility and associated works.

Applicant:       Redditch Borough Council

(Marchborough Ward)

Proposed new floodlit BMX track, perimeter fencing to track

and clubhouse facility; alterations to existing changing rooms,

storage facilities, social activity / club space and minor office

accommodation; and diversion of footpath 619 around

BMX track enclosure

Applicant:  Redditch Borough Council

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

Ms H Wood – Objector

Mr R Mitchell – Objector

Mr S Rooke – Supporter

Mr S Beaumont - Supporter

Mr D Littke – Supporter

Mr S Marshall - Supporter

Mr K Cook - on behalf of the Applicant

Mr N Mason – Agent for the Applicant

RESOLVED that

having regard to the Development Plan and to all other material considerations, Planning Permission be GRANTED, subject to the Conditions and Informative summarised in the main report with the exception of Condition 2, which was amended to read as detailed below and the addition of two further Conditions also as summarised below:

“2.       a safe pedestrian footpath to be maintained at all times during the construction period.

 8.       hours of construction limit.

 9.       tannoy system operation limits.”

To consider a Planning Application for the partial demolition of existing retail and storage buildings and the erection of three dormer bungalows.

Applicant:  Mr A Bray

(Crabbs Cross Ward)

Partial demolition of existing retail and storage buildings

and erection of three dormer bungalows

Applicant:  Mr A Bray

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.

To consider a Planning Application for new signage to a new floodlit BMX Track.

Applicant:       Redditch Borough Council

(Matchborough Ward)

New signage to identify the new floodlight

BMX track facility position, name and funders

Applicant:  Redditch Borough Council

RESOLVED that

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

To consider a Planning Application for a change of use to Hot Food Takeaway (A5 Use) and new entrance to Ipsley Street and Lodge Road.

Applicant:  Mr D Gough

(Central Ward)

Change of use to hot food take-away (A5 Use)

and new entrance to Ipsley Street and Lodge Road

Applicant:  Mr D Gough

RESOLVED that

having regard to the Development Plan and to all other material considerations, Planning Permission be REFUSED for the following reasons:

1)         the proposed means of extraction, ventilation and control of odour to serve the proposed hot food take-away use would represent an incongruous feature in the street scene by virtue of its design, height and siting, harming the character and appearance of Millsborough House and the visual amenities of the area.  As such, the proposal would be contrary to Policies B(BE).11 and B(BE).13 of the Borough of Redditch Local Plan No.3; and

2)         the proposed ramped wheelchair access, new door to Lodge Road and removal of fence and wall section to Ipsley Street to allow access to the wheelchair ramp would represent external alterations to the building that would harm the character and appearance of Millsborough House and the visual amenities of the area.  As such, the proposal would be contrary to Policies B(BE).11 and B(BE).13 of the Borough of Redditch Local Plan No.3.