Agenda and minutes
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Declarations of Interest To invite Councillors to declare any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Disclosable Interests they may have in items on the agenda, and to confirm the nature of those interests. Minutes: Councillor C.J. Spencer advised that, in respect of Agenda Item 9 (Application 2017/00615/FUL – 99 New Road, Bromsgrove), she would be withdrawing to the public gallery for the item and would be speaking on the matter in her capacity as Ward Councillor, under the Council’s public speaking rules.
Councillor P.J. Whittaker declared an interest in Agenda Item 11 (Application 2017/00728/FUL – Poultry Farm Cottage, Agmore Lane, Tardebigge, Bromsgrove) in that the Applicant lived opposite the stream that forms part of his property boundary. Councillor Whittaker advised, however, that he did not believe the interest was prejudicial or should prevent him from taking part in the debate/decision for the item and would therefore remain.
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Apologies Minutes: An apology for absence was received on behalf of Councillor M.A. Sherrey. Councillor R.L. Dent was confirmed as Councillor Sherrey’s substitute for the meeting.
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Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 3rd July 2017 were received.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting be approved as a correct record.
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Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Committee considered a report which detailed proposals to confirm, with modifications, Tree Preservation Order (No.2) 2017, relating to trees on land at Foxlydiate ADR adjoining Curr Lane, Pumphouse Lane and Gypsy Lane.
For the purpose of clarification, Councillor Whittaker reported that, Councillor C.B. Taylor was the Council’s relevant Portfolio Holder for the matter and not himself, as stated on page 1 of the report.
RESOLVED that Provisional Tree Preservation Order (No.2) 2017, relating to trees on land at Foxlydiate (ADR designated land) adjoining Curr Lane, Pumphouse Lane and Gypsy Lane, be confirmed with modification from the Provisional Order, as raised and shown in Appendix (1) to that as shown on the plan and described in the schedule of trees in Appendix (2).
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Tree Preservation Order (3) 2017 - Tree on land at Lyttelton Place, Hagley Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Committee considered a report which detailed proposals to confirm, with modifications, Tree Preservation Order (No.3) 2017, relating to trees on land at Lyttelton Place, Hagley.
RESOLVED that Tree Preservation Order (No.3) 2017, relating to trees on land at Lyttelton Place, Hagley, be confirmed without modification set out in in Appendix (1) attached to the report.
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Tree Preservation Order (4) 2017 - Trees on land at 5 to 9 Station Road, Hagley Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Committee considered a report which detailed proposals to confirm, with modifications, Tree Preservation Order (No.4) 2017, relating to trees on land at 5- 9 Station Road, Hagley.
RESOLVED that Tree Preservation Order (No.4) 2017, relating to trees on land at 5 – 9 Station Road, Hagley, be confirmed with modifications, as set out in in Appendices (D) and (E) attached to the report.
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Minutes: For clarity Officers advised on recent additional information that had been sent directly to members of the Committee by the Applicant in support of their application. Members were informed that Officer responses to the additional information and other earlier submissions by the Applicant were provided in the table contained in the report.
At the invitation of the Chairman, Mr Jennings, the Applicant, addressed the Committee.
The Committee then considered the Application, which Officers has recommended for refusal. Having considered all of the information provided and Officer responses to the queries raised, Members were of the view that, very special circumstances existed in that they believed the proposed design would unify the previous additions and create a more cohesive scheme, and were therefore minded to approve the application subject to standard conditions, to include removal of Permitted Development Rights.
RESOLVED that Planning Permission be granted, subject to the following Conditions:
1. Timescales 2. Materials 3. Approved Plans 4. Removal of Class A permitted development rights
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Minutes: At the invitation of the Chairman, Mrs Lorna McNeil, the Applicant, addressed the Committee. Councillor C.J. Spencer, in whose Ward the application site was located, also addressed the Committee.
RESOLVED that Planning Permission be refused for the reason set out on page 92 of the main agenda report.
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Minutes: Members received an oral update in relation to consultations with the Council’s Drainage Engineers in respect of the Floor Risk Assessment (FRA) and noted that the Drainage Engineers were satisfied the details within the FRA were acceptable subject to Conditions.
At the invitation of the Chairman, Mr Julian Lewis, the Applicant, addressed the Committee in support of his application.
RESOLVED that Planning Permission be refused for the reason set out on page 98 of the main agenda report.
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Minutes:
At the invitation of the Chairman, Mr Geoff Ellis, the Applicant, addressed the Committee in support of his application.
RESOLVED that Planning Permission be refused for the reason set out on page 101 of the main agenda report.
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Minutes: RESOLVED that Advertisement Consent be granted, subject to the conditions set out on pages 104 to 105 of the main agenda report.
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Minutes: At the invitation of the Chairman, Mr Paul Rees, the Applicant’s agent, addressed the Committee.
RESOLVED that Planning Permission be refused for the reasons set out on page 110 of the main agenda report.
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