Agenda and minutes

In respect of Minute 124 (FUL/2017/0121 – Unit 10, Bishopgate Business Park, Widdrington Road), Councillor Mulhall reiterated the statement in the report that the email from the Radford Ward Councillors expressing support for the proposal had included his name in error as he had neither expressed an opinion on the matter nor seen the email.

Members are reminded that contacts about any planning applications on this agenda must, unless reported to this meeting by the Head of Planning, be declared before the application is considered.

The Members named declared contacts on the following applications as indicated:

The minutes of the meeting held on 16 March 2017 were signed as a true record.

The Committee noted a tabled report which summarised late representations and responses on the following:

There are no outstanding issues.

There were no outstanding issues.

Report of the Head of Planning and Regulation

The Committee considered a report of the Head of Planning and Regulation detailing the above application for erection of a two storey side extension and change of use from Use Class C3 (domestic dwellinghouse) to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) and a detached single storey storage building. The application was recommended for approval.

The Committee also considered a petition objecting to the application, bearing 45 signatures, which had been submitted by Councillor Sawdon, a Wainbody Ward Councillor. Councillor Sawdon attended the meeting together with two registered speakers and all spoke in respect of their objections to the application. The applicant’s representative also attended the meeting and spoke in support of the application.

Following consideration of the report and matters referred to at the meeting, the Committee considered that the proposal would be contrary to policy H6 of the Local Plan by virtue of adverse impact on the amenities of neighbouring properties; insufficient car parking facilities resulting in on street parking and highway safety concerns due to the close proximity to a school; and the cumulative impact on the amenities and character of the surrounding area and street scene. 

RESOLVED that planning permission be refused in respect of application FUL/2017/0623 for reasons of adverse impact on the amenities of neighbouring properties; insufficient car parking facilities resulting in on street parking and highway safety concerns due to the close proximity to a school; and the cumulative impact on the amenities and character of the surrounding area and street scene.

Report of the Head of Planning and Regulation

The Committee considered a report of the Head of Planning and Regulation detailing the above application for erection of a building to provide 583 student rooms in a combination of study bedrooms with shared kitchens and studio rooms, internal amenity/social space and a landscaped courtyard. The application was recommended for approval.

The Late Representation report included a request from University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire Trust (UHCW) in respect of contributions for hospital services.  A statement was read out by the Planning Officer from the Public Health Team who had viewed the application through the weekly list and considered that health impacts had been appropriately considered. It was considered by Officers that UHCW had provided insufficient evidence to date to demonstrate that the requested contribution was CIL compliant. Members were recommended to delegate the grant of planning permission to the Head of Planning and Regulation with a S106 Legal Agreement to secure the UHCW contribution only if it was found to be CIL compliant.  An additional condition was recommended to require a wind assessment.

The Committee also considered a petition objecting to the application, bearing 59 signatures, which had been submitted by Councillor Welsh, a St Michaels Ward Councillor. Councillor Welsh attended the meeting together with the Petition Organiser and spoke in respect of their objections to the application. The applicant’s representative also attended the meeting and spoke in support of the application.

RESOLVED that the grant of planning permission be delegated to the Head of Planning and Regulation in respect of Application FUL/2016/2785 subject to conditions and a further wind assessment condition and to resolving matters of CIL compliancy.  If found to be CIL compliant the requested contribution will be secured by a S106 agreement.

Report of the Head of Planning and Regulation

The Committee considered a report of the Head of Planning and Regulation detailing the above application for change of use to Use Class D2 (Gymnastics facility) which was recommended for refusal.

The Committee also considered a petition supporting the application, bearing 721 signatures, which had been submitted by Councillor Male, a Woodlands Ward Councillor. Councillor Male attended the meeting together with the Petition Organiser and spoke in support of the application.

Following consideration of the application and matters referred to at the meeting, the Committee considered that the change of use was suitable for the site and would have a positive impact on service users.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted in respect of Application FUL/2017/0121 subject to conditions, to be delegated to the Head of Planning and Regulation.

Report of the Head of Planning and Regulation

The Committee considered a report of the Head of Planning and Regulation detailing the above application for change of use to house in multiple occupation with eight rooms (sui generis) and erection of single storey rear and side extension and proposed new roof over garage. The application was recommended for approval.

Councillor Sawdon, a Wainbody Ward Councillor attended the meeting together with two registered speakers and all spoke in respect of their objections to the application. The applicant’s representative also attended the meeting and spoke in support of the application.

Following consideration of the report and matters referred to at the meeting, the Committee expressed concern in respect of the size of the proposal and considered that it would adversely impact on the amenities of adjoining neighbouring properties. 

RESOLVED that planning permission be refused in respect of application FUL/2017/0518 for reasons of overdevelopment of the plot resulting in a detrimental impact on the amenities of adjoining neighbours.

Report of the Head of Planning and Regulation

The Committee considered a report of the Head of Planning and Regulation detailing the above application for change of use to mixed use of restaurant (A3) and takeaway (A5) which was recommended for approval.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted in respect of Application FUL/2016/3022 subject to conditions.

Report of the Head of Planning and Regulation

The Committee considered a report of the Head of Planning and Regulation detailing the above application for use of an existing shed/summerhouse for dog grooming business, which was recommended for approval.

Arising from consideration of the application, the Committee asked that an additional condition be required in respect of adequate drainage filtration from the site.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted in respect of Application FUL/2017/0270 subject to conditions including an additional condition in respect of drainage filtration.

Report of the Head of Planning and Regulation

The Committee considered a report of the Head of Planning and Regulation detailing the above application for erection of side/rear extension and conversion of kitchen diner into bedroom and wetroom, which was recommended for approval.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted in respect of Application HH/2017/0122 subject to conditions.

There were no other items of business.