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

The Chairman advised the Councillors and members of the public that the agenda would be taken in order.

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.

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 6 January 2016.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 06 January 2016 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record subject to the revision of the resolutions for CB/15/02419/FULL and CB/15/02258/FULL as follows:

(i)        that Planning Application No. CB/15/02258/FULL relating to Land off Marston Road, Lidlington be approved subject to the completion of a S106 agreement to include a clause requiring compliance with an agreed timetable for the delivery of housing which positively contributes towards the 5 year housing supply. The timetable is to be agreed upfront and if an acceptable timetable cannot be agreed, then planning permission should be refused and the decision delegated to the Development Infrastructure Group Manager.

(ii)       that Planning Application No. CB/15/02419/FULL relating to Land North of Flexmore Way, Station Road, Langford be approved subject to the completion of a S106 agreement to include a clause requiring compliance with an agreed timetable for the delivery of housing which positively contributes towards the 5 year housing supply. The timetable is to be agreed upfront and if an acceptable timetable cannot be agreed, then planning permission should be refused and the decision delegated to the Development Infrastructure Group Manager.

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:       Paradise Farm, The Causeway, Clophil, MK45 4BA

Change of use of land to provide three additional residential pitches adjacent to the existing Gypsy caravan site, for members of the Gypsy community.  The site to contain three static caravans, three touring caravans and parking for six vehicles with associated hardstanding.  Retention of replacement stables.  This is a part retrospective application.

Applicant:     Mr N Gumble

RESOLVED

that Planning application No. CB/15/02482/FULL relating to Paradise Farm, The Causeway, Clophill MK45 4BA be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address:       Land adjacent to Unit 22 Pulloxhill Business Park, Greenfield Road, Pulloxhill

Change of Use: of grassed area to storage for machinery/plant and parking for Unit 14 Pulloxhill Business Park.  Temporary permission for five years.

Applicant:     Bellcross Homes

RESOLVED

That Planning application No. CB/15/04844/FULL relating to Land adjacent to Unit 22 Pulloxhill Business Park, Greenfield Road, Pulloxhill be approved subject to additional informatives and a condition relating to hours of operation which is delegated to Officers in consultation with the Chairman and Executive Member for Regeneration.

Address:       Deans Farm, Billington Road, Stanbridge LU7 9HL

Demolition of former agricultural buildings, office/store and two bungalows and redevelopment to provide 5,270m2 (GEA) warehouse, sorting shed and office for B8/B1a Use Class purposes with hardstanding, landscaping and related development including 50 car parking spaces, 40 HGV spaces and improvements to vehicular access onto Billington Road.

Applicant:     Mr P Dean & Brickhill Properties GP Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning application No. CB/15/04264/FULL relating to Deans Farm, Billington Road, Stanbridge LU7 9HL be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address:       Borderlands, Heath Park Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3BB

Erection of dwelling.

Applicant:     Mr & Mrs Halstead

RESOLVED

that planning application No. CB/15/04667/OUT relating to Borderlands, Heath Park Road, Leighton Buzzard be delegated to the Development Infrastructure Group Manager to approve as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       15 Torquay Close, Biggleswade, SG18 0FS

Extension to garage

Applicant:     Mr K Goldsmith

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/15/04821/FULL relating to 15 Torquay Close, Biggleswade, SG18 0FS 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 Site Inspections will be undertaken on 

RESOLVED

that all members of the Committee be invited to conduct site inspections on Monday 29 February 2016.

In advance of consideration of the above 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 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.