Agenda and minutes

The Committee stood for a minute’s silence to mark the recent death of Her Majesty the Queen.

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 Strategic Lead for 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 21 July 2022were agreed and signed as a true record.

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

Report of the Strategic Lead for Planning

The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Lead for Planning, detailing the above Outline application for the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of up to 73 dwellings and up to 55,750 sqm of employment/commercial floor space (comprising of 50,000 sqm of B8 use (including 2,500 sqm ancillary E(g)(i) office) and 5,750 sqm of B2/B8/E(g)(iii) uses (including 300 sqm ancillary E(g)(i) office)), complete with access, local area for play (LAP), land remodelling, landscaping, attenuation and the diversion of a Public Right of Way (REF B25) with all matters reserved except for access.   The application was recommended for approval.

Amended conditions were set out in the Late Representation report.

The Committee considered 3 petitions objecting to the application from Councillor Bigham and Duggins, Longford Ward Councillors. Councillors Duggins and Bigham spoke in respect of the petitions together with the petition spokesperson. The applicant’s representative spoke in support of the application.

Following consideration of the report and submissions made at the meeting, the Committee considered that the proposal appeared to have an adverse impact on the amenity of residents and the potential harm of increased traffic in the area and agreed that they would benefit from a site visit.

RESOLVED that Application OUT/2020/1505 be deferred for a site visit to take place prior to the next Planning Committee meeting on 6 October 2022.

Report of the Strategic Lead for Planning

The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Lead for Planning, detailing the above outline application for the erection of up to 112 residential dwellings with all matters reserved except for access and associated works including  the demolition of  the existing college buildings and structures.  The application was recommended for approval.

A registered speaker spoke in respect of their objections to the proposal, and the applicant’s representative spoke in support of the application.

Following consideration of the report, submissions made at the meeting and discussion on a number of issues of concern, the Committee considered that the application did not demonstrate:

·  adequate provision for affordable homes

·  an acceptable dwelling mix in terms of the provision of family housing

·  sufficient detail relating to the compatibility with adjacent agricultural use

·  an acceptable Sustainable Travel Plan

·  the security of sports facilities

RESOLVED that planning permission in respect of Application OUT/2021/2639 be refused for reasons given above.

Report of the Strategic Lead for Planning

The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Lead for Planning, detailing the above application for Demolition of existing industrial building and erection of purpose-built student accommodation (196 Rooms), amenities, landscaping, access and associated works.  The application was recommended for refusal.

Two registered speakers attended and spoke in respect of their objections and a registered speaker supporting the application had their statement read out. The applicant spoke in support of the application.

RESOLVED that planning permission be refused in respect of Application FUL/2022/0583.

Report of the Strategic Lead for Planning

The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Lead for Planning, detailing the above application for the demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site for student accommodation with a commercial unit on the ground floor.  The application was recommended for approval.

Two registered speakers attended and spoke in respect of their objections and the applicant spoke in support of the application.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted in respect of Application FUL/2021/1734 subject to conditions and subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement to secure the contributions listed within the report.

Report of the Strategic Lead for Planning

The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Lead for Planning, detailing the above application for a single storey rear extension 2m in depth, creation of front porch, garage converted to office and replacement of garage doors with window.  The application was recommended for approval.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted in respect of Application HH/2022/1331 subject to conditions.

Report of the Strategic Lead for Planning

The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Lead for Planning, detailing the above application for single storey side extension, loft conversion, extended porch and conversion of existing outbuilding to a gym.  The application was recommended for approval. 

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted in respect of Application HH/2022/1331 subject to conditions.

Report of the Director of Streetscene and Regulatory Services

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Streetscene and Regulatory Services detailing the proposal for a new Conservation Area in Earlsdon. The proposal had been assessed, with a draft area appraisal, management plan and associated Article 4 Direction produced and taken to public consultation. 

All comments received had been reviewed and appropriate changes made. The report has been endorsed by Cabinet and sought approval of the designation of the proposed Earlsdon Conservation Area and associated Article 4 in order to preserve and enhance the special character of the area.

Appended to the report were the following documents:

·  Earlsdon Conservation Area Appraisal

·  Earlsdon Conservation Area Management Plan

·  Earlsdon Conservation Area Article 4 Direction

·  Consultation Response Summary

RESOLVED to approve the report and the designation of a new Conservation Area with associated Article 4 Direction in Earlsdon.

Report of the Director of Streetscene and Regulatory Services

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Streetscene and Regulatory Services detailing the proposal for a new Conservation Area in Brownshill Green. The proposal had been assessed, with a draft area appraisal, management plan and associated Article 4 Direction produced and taken to public consultation. 

All comments received had been reviewed and appropriate changes made. The report has been endorsed by Cabinet and sought approval of the designation of the proposed Brownshill Green Conservation Area and associated Article 4 in order to preserve and enhance the special character of the area.

·  Appended to the report were the following documents:

·  Brownshill Green Conservation Area Appraisal

·  Brownshill Green Conservation Area Management Plan

·  Brownshill Green Conservation Area Article 4 Direction

·  Public Consultation Response Summary

RESOLVED to approve the report and the designation of a new Conservation Area with associated Article 4 Direction in Brownshill Green.

There are no outstanding issues.

There were no outstanding issues.

There were no other items of public business.