Agenda and minutes

The Chair reminded Councillors to declare any known interests in any of the matters to be considered by the Committee.

Councillor  Bishop made a declaration of interest in respect of application numbered S/17/1744. .As the interest was personal but not prejudicial the Councillor remained in the room during the discussion and voting on the application.

To receive the minutes of the meeting held on 12^th June 2018

Resolved – That, subject to the omission of the words “legal agreement” in respect of Minute 4(1) concerning application numbered S/17/1771, the minutes of the meeting held on 13th June 2018, be confirmed and signed.

There were no public questions

The Committee considered: -

            Resolved – (1) That it be noted that application numbered S/17/1777 had been withdrawn from the agenda by the Head of Planning, Regulatory Services and Heritage.

(2) That the Head of Planning, Regulatory Services and Heritage be authorised to grant permission in respect of applications numbered S/18/721 and S/17/1744 subject to conditions that are necessary and appropriate.

            (3) That permission be granted in respect of application numbered      S/18/312 subject to the conditions listed in the Committee report.

            (4) That consideration of application numbered S/17/2077 be deferred for further negotiations with the applicant and ward Councillors.

            (5) That the Head of Planning, Regulatory services and Heritage be authorised to grant planning permission in respect of application numbered S/HOU/18/394 subject to seeking the omission of the roof lights in front elevation (North elevation) of the extended garage if the applicant is willing to revise the scheme. If the applicant is not willing to revise the scheme then the Head of Planning, Regulatory Services and Heritage be authorised to grant permission subject to the conditions listed in the agenda and a condition restricting the hours of construction works.

The Head of Planning, Regulatory Services and Heritage submitted a report seeking the Planning Committee’s endorsement to introduce a revised pre-application advice fee structure and guidance that is transparent, committing to a level of service that meets applicant’s needs, provides certainty, improves efficiency in the overall planning service and meets total costs of the service. 

Resolved – That this Committee:

(1)  Agrees to the introduction of the new Pre-application Advice Service in accordance with the Pre-application Guidance Note and Fee Structure as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

(2)  Agrees the Pre-application Service Guidance Note and authorises the Head of Planning, Regulatory Services and Heritage to publish the protocol in the planning pages of the Councils Web site.

(3)  Authorises the Head of Planning, Regulatory Services and Heritage to make any minor or typographical changes as may be necessary.

(4)  Authorises the Head of Planning, Regulatory Services and Heritage to refresh the application forms required to operate the Pre-application Service in accordance with the Council’s online forms and amend the Pre-application Service Guidance Note to capture changes in process.