Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest.

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.

There were no declarations of contact.

The minutes of the meetings held on 17 and 24 September 2020 were agreed as a true record.

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

Report of the Strategic Lead, Planning and Major Developments

The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Lead, Planning and Major Developments detailing the above application for the change of use from purpose-built student accommodation (sui generis) to a hostel (sui generis) which was recommended for approval subject to conditions.

The late representations document tabled at the meeting reported that the proposal had been amended to incorporate a new office at ground floor level, therefore there were now 15 bedrooms proposed. The document also provided further clarification on car parking permits, bin storage, the number of residents and proposed security measures.

The Committee considered a petition objecting to the application bearing 164 signatures sponsored by Councillor J O’Boyle, a St Michaels Ward Councillor. Councillor O’Boyle and the petition spokesperson were present at the meeting and spoke in respect of the petition. The applicant’s representative was also present at the meeting and spoke in support of the application.

Following consideration of the report and the representations made at the meeting, the Committee considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the community. In addition, the Committee were not satisfied with the security measures proposed and the lack of consideration given to the ongoing support that the residents would require. 

RESOLVED that planning permission be refused in respect of Application FUL/2020/1791 as the Committee considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the community and that greater consideration needed to be given to the provision of ongoing support for the vulnerable people staying at the hostel. 

Report of the Strategic Lead, Planning and Major Developments

The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Lead, Planning and Major Developments detailing the above application for the erection of part single and part two storey rear extension, two storey front extension, part single and part two storey side extension and raising of existing main roof. The application was recommended for approval subject to conditions.

The Committee were informed that further comments had been received since the circulation of the late representation document, from an objector raising the following points, the reasons for raising the roof, fire safety, impact on water pressure, overshadowing from the depth of the rear extension and the stability of the foundations.

Councillor G Williams, a Bablake Ward Councillor was present at the meeting and spoke in respect of his objections to the application. A statement objecting to the application was read out on behalf of a registered speaker. The applicant was also present at the meeting and spoke in support of her application.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted in respect of Application HH/2020/0982 subject to conditions listed within the report.

There are no outstanding issues.

There were no outstanding issues.

Colin Whitehouse, Highway Development Manager

As it was Colin’s final day at the City Council, the Chair and Members of the Committee thanked him for all his hard work and wished him well for the future.