The Chairman reminded Councillors and members of the public to silence their mobile phones for the duration of the meeting.

The Chairman advised that the order of business would be varied as follows: 6, 7, 12, 13, 9, 8, 14, 10 & 11.  Items 14, 10 & 11 would not be considered before 1.00p.m.

Subject to declarable interests all Members of the Committee have the right to vote on all matters of business considered by the Committee.

Rule No. 13.5.5 of the Constitution states that Members do not vote or take part in the meeting’s discussions on a proposal unless they have been present to hear the entire debate, including the officer’s introduction to the matter.

The Chairman, under Part E3 paragraph 9.2 has a second or casting vote should there be equal numbers of votes for and against an item.  This provision makes it quite clear that the Chairman is entitled to vote on any item of business.  There is no restriction or limitation on how the second or casting vote should be exercised nor is there a requirement that the right be exercised at all.

The Chairman advised that the meeting was being web cast.

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 12 October 2016.

(circulated separately)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 12 October 2016 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

To receive from Members any declarations of interest including membership of Parish/Town Council consulted upon during the application process and the way in which any Member has cast his/her vote.

AGREED

that the monthly update of planning enforcement cases as identified in the report where formal action had been taken were received.

Address:       Land at Hillfoot Road, Shillington

Erection of 41 dwellings with associated access, garaging, landscaping and ancillary works. Alterations to existing parking provision on Hillfoot Road to create 35 car parking spaces.

Applicant:  Canton Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/16/02901/FULL relating to Land at Hillfoot Road, Shillington be delegated to the Development Management Infrastructure Group Manager to refuse as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Land to rear of 104 to 168 Station Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, SG16 6JH

Erection of 80 residential dwellings together with associated access and landscaping.

Applicant:  Bovis Homes

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/02314/FULL  relating to Land to the rear of 104 to 168 Station Road, Lower Stondon, be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Land to the Rear of 3 - 5a High Street, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9RP

Erection of detached bungalow, demolition of existing brick built shed.

Applicant:  The Salvation Army Hall

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/02821/FULL relating to Land to the rear of 3-5a High street, Langford be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Land at Long Lake Meadow, High Road, Seddington, Sandy, SG19 1NU

Change of use of land to use as a residential caravan site for the accommodation of up to 5 gypsy families, including the laying of hardstanding.

Applicant:     Mr L Connors

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/15/04456/FULL relating to Land at Long Meadow, High Road, Seddington, Sandy be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Land at Chapel End Road and London Lane, Houghton Conquest

Outline application seeking detailed approval of vehicular and pedestrian access only, with all other matters reserved; for the creation of 16 self-build homes and all associated works including surface water attenuation, car parking and landscaping.

Applicant:     Self-Build-Developments Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/02971/OUT relating to Land at Chapel End Road and London Lane, Houghton Conquest be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Clifton Park, New Road, Clifton

Change of use of land to create new community hub with community shop, meeting space, amenity area, woodland walk and wildlife pond and to site 29 residential park homes including 15 for affordable rent.

Applicant:     Charles Simpson Organisation Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/03469/FULL relating to Clifton park, New Road, Clifton be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Applicant:     Amenity Land r/o 9-11 Green Lane, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RP

Construction of hardstanding and dropped kerb on grass amenity land to provide a disabled parking space.

Applicant:     Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/03914/FULL relating to Amenity Land, rear of 9-11 Green Lane, Kensworth, be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Co-op Supermarket, High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5QT

Phased Construction of a new Independent Living Scheme for Older Persons comprising 168 apartments with support facilities, a Restaurant & Bar, Retail Units, Cafe, 2no reablement Suites, the conversion and Change of Use of a Grade 2 listed building and the demolition of an existing Sheltered Housing scheme with associated parking and landscaping.

Applicant:  Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/03378/OUT relating to the Coop Supermarket, High Street, Houghton Regis, be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address: Co-op Supermarket, High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5QT

Listed Building: Phased construction of a new Independent Living Scheme for older persons comprising 168 apartments with support facilities, a restaurant & bar, retail units, cafe, 2no reablement suites, the conversion and change of use of a Grade 2 listed building and the demolition of an existing sheltered housing scheme with associated parking and landscaping.

Applicant:  Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/03379/OUT relating to Coop Supermarket, High Street, Houghton Regis, be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Under the provisions of the Members Planning Code of Good Practice, Members are requested to note that the next Development Management Committee will be held on Wednesday 7 December 2016 and the Site Inspections will be undertaken on Monday 5 December 2016.

RESOLVED

That all Members and Substitutes of Development Management Committee be invited to conduct site inspections to be undertaken on Monday 5 December 2016.

In advance of consideration of the following Planning Applications the Committee received a Late Sheet advising it of additional consultation/publicity responses, comments and proposed additional/amended conditions.  A copy of the Late Sheet is attached as an Appendix to these Minutes.

During consideration of some of the Applications the Committee received representations from members of the public in accordance with the Public Participation Procedure as set out in Annex 3 of Part A4 of the Constitution.