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

The Chairman advised the meeting that the order of business had been varied as follows: Items, 7, 8, 6, 12, 9, 10 and 11.

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  4 January 2017.

(circulated separately)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 4 January 2017 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.

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/16/03249/FULL relating to Land East of Bedford Road, Adjacent To Woodcote, Northill be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       21 Sandy Road, Everton, Sandy, SG19 2JU

Redevelopment of land adjacent to and to the rear of 21 Sandy Road, Everton with 7no residential dwellings along with the refurbishment and extension of 21 Sandy Road.  Demolition of existing barns and erection of new outbuildings and garage.

Applicant:  Mr J PYM

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/16/04926/FULL relating to 21 Bedford Road, Everton be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Land East of Bedford Road, Adjacent To Woodcote, Northill

Erection of 9 dwellings, comprising six bungalows and three two storey dwellings with associated access, parking and amenity space and formation of a parking and picnic area.

Applicant:  Mrs K Joynes & Ms D Webster

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/16/02069/OUT relating to Land off Greenfield Road, Flitton be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       11 Brook Lane, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5EJ

Variation of Condition of Planning Permission CB/09/06233/Full dated 03/12/2009 - Condition 11 to be removed which limits the residential use to ancillary use of the main house.

Applicant:  Mr M English

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/16/05025/VOC relating to 11 Brook Lane, Flitton be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Top Farm, Rectory Road, Campton, Shefford, SG17 5PF

5m increase to telecommunications tower to facilitate upgrade, and associated works.

Applicant:  ee Ltd & Hutchinson 3G UK Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/16/05293/FULL relating to Top Farm, Rectory Road, Campton, Shefford be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Whitestyles, 3 High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY

Construction of a two storey detached dwelling with integral garage. (change to siting under approval CB/15/00970).

Applicant:  Mr A Burton

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/16/05597/FULL relating to Whitestyles, 3 High Street, Gravenhurst be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Whitestyles, 3 High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HY

Part single part two storey rear extension. Increase roof height to create second floor with front facing dormers. Additional windows and internal alterations.

Applicant:     Mr A Burton

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/16/05450/FULL relating to Whitestyles, 3 High Street, Gravenhurst be delegated to the Head of Development Management Infrastructure Group  to refuse 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 1 March 2017 and the Site Inspections will be undertaken on Monday 27 February 2017.

RESOLVED

That all Members and substitute members along with relevant ward representatives be invited to conduct site inspections on Monday 27 February 2017.