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 W King.

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

No declarations of interest were received.

To confirm, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 27th April 2010.

RESOLVED that

the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 27th April 2010 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To consider a Planning Application for a green keepers compound and building with associated interval welfare facilities, wash down pad, fencing and landscaping.

Applicant:  Redditch Golf Club

(Report attached)

(Astwood Bank and Feckenham)

Green keepers compound and
building with associated interval welfare facilities,
wash down pad, fencing and landscaping

Applicant: Redditch Golf Club

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.

To consider a Planning Application for the erection of a hotel (with ancillary uses), replacement of vehicle turning head and provision of four car parking spaces, associated access, engineering and landscaping works.

Applicant:  Scottish Widows PLC and Scottish Widows Unit Funds

(Report attached)

(Central Ward)

Erection of a hotel (with ancillary uses),
replacement of vehicle turning head and
provision of four car parking spaces, associated access
engineering and landscaping works

Applicant: Scottish Widows PLC and Scottish Widows Unit Funds

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

Mr R Shah - Objector

Councillor D Taylor - Ward Councillor objector, representing Ward

residents

Councillor G Chance - Ward Councillor objector, representing Ward

residents

Mr D Smith – Supporter, representing 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 informatives summarised in the main report, together with the following additional condition no. 10 and informative nos. 3 and 4:

Condition:

‘10.      Drainage details as requested by Severn Trent Water Ltd.’

Informatives:

‘3.        SevernTrent drainage information.

4.         Members of the Planning Committee, when determining the application, were keen to encourage the provision, and use of, staff parking in Car Park 1 in order to prevent its displacement onto surrounding residential streets.  Therefore, free or discounted parking rates for staff were suggested and encouraged.  Further discussion should take place with Planning Officers in the first instance.’

To consider a Planning Application for a change of use of existing rear store to retail use, partial change of use of existing shop to Class A3 (Cafeteria) use, replacement of shop front and replacement doors to retail storage area.

Applicant:  The Village Shop Association

(Report attached)

(Astwood Bank and Feckenham Ward)

Change of use of existing retail store to retail use,
partial change of use of existing shop to Class A3 (Cafeteria use),
replacement of shop front and
replacement doors to retail storage area
Applicant: The Village Shop Association

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.

To consider a Planning Application for a ground floor extension to rear of property.

Applicant:  Mr G Nicholls and Mrs L Carnes

(Report attached)

(Crabbs Cross Ward)

Ground floor extension to rear of property
Applicants: Mr G Nicholls and Mrs L Carnes

RESOLVED that

1)         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; and

2)         authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Regeneration Services to GRANTListedBuilding Consent (Planning Application 2010/117/LBC), subject to the expiry of the statutory consultation period.

To note two outcomes of appeals against planning decisions.

(Reports attached)

(Church Hill and Headless Cross and Oakenshaw Wards)

The Committee received and considered two information items relating to outcomes of appeals against Planning decisions, namely:

a)         Planning Application 2009/235/FUL
3 Hillmorton Close, Church Hill North
Car port to side of existing garage

Members noted that the appeal against the Council's decision to refuse planning permission (under Officers’ delegated powers), on grounds relating to the appearance of the proposed development in the street scene by virtue of its design, height and siting, had been DISMISSED by the Inspector.

b)         Planning Application 2009/251/FUL
25 Milton Close, Headless Cross, Redditch
Single and two storey extensions to dwelling

Members noted that the appeal against the Council's decision to refuse planning permission (under Officers’ delegated powers), on grounds relating to the detrimental impact of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, had been DISMISSED by the Inspector.

RESOLVED that

both items of information be noted.