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 Strategic Lead for Planning, be declared before the application is considered.

There were no declaration of contacts.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 7 November 2024 were 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 application for Change of use from sheltered housing for older person(s) to temporary accommodation. (Sui Generis). The application was recommended for approval.

The Committee considered two petitions. The first petition objected to the change of use for 689 Ribbon Court bearing 94 signatures sponsored by Councillor S Nazir, a Foleshill Ward Councillor. The second petition expressed strong concerns regarding the proposal to convert the Ribbon Court building into a homeless shelter on Foleshill Road, Coventry bearing 55 signatures also sponsored by Councillor S Nazir. Councillor Nazir spoke in respect of the petitions. Statements objecting to the application were read on behalf of both petition spokespersons. An additional 3 registered speakers attended and spoke in respect of their objections to the application. The applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application.

The Late Representations report set out updates to neighbour responses, local homelessness figures for the city, and car ownership census data for Foleshill Ward in relation to parking.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted in respect of Application PL/2024/0000935/FUL subject to conditions listed in the report; and delegate authority to the Strategic Lead Planning, in consultation with the Chair to agree any amendments to these conditions, which are considered necessary.

Report of the Strategic Lead for Planning

The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Lead for Planning, detailing the above application for replacement of existing windows with uPVC sliding sash windows and new roof light. The application was recommended for approval.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted in respect of Application PL/2024/0002137/HHA 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 proposed single storey side and rear wrap around extension and first floor rear extension. The application was recommended for approval.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted in respect of Application PL/2024/0002068/HHA subject to conditions.

There are no outstanding issues.

There were no outstanding issues.

There were no other items of public business.