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

The Chairman reminded the Councillors and members of the public that the meeting would be webcast.

The Chairman advised the Councillors and members of the public that the order of the agenda would be varied as follows: items 9, 8, 10, 11 and 7.

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  3 February 2016.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 3 February 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 adj to Popes Farm, 19 Tempsford Road, Sandy, SG19 2AE

Application for consent for use for up to three Gypsy and Traveller Pitches with associated hardstanding, access and fencing.

Applicant:  Mr Farrer

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/15/01739/FULL relating to Land adj to Popes Farm, 19 Tempsford Road, Sandy SG19 2AE be delegated to the Development Infrastructure Group Manager to refuse for the reasons set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :  Land rear of 16-36 Newbury Lane, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4ET

Outline application for a residential development of 23 dwellings including access road and sewers.

Applicant:  Canton Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/15/03172/OUT relating to Land rear of 16 – 36 Newbury Lane, Silsoe, Beds MK45 4ET be approved subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement to include compliance with a timetable and inclusion of this development within the 5 year land supply.

Address:   Land at Chase Farm, East of High Street, Arlesey

Construction of section of relief road between A507 and High Street, formation of a new roundabout junction on the A507 and mini roundabout on the High Street.

Applicant:  Central Bedfordshire Assets Team

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/15.02916/REG3 relating to Land at Chase Farm, East of High Street, Arlesey be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:  Mentmore, 4 Greenfield Road, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EZ

Erection of detached barn style bungalow, demolition of garage, proposed turning and parking area. Three dormer windows in rear of existing dwelling.

Applicant:  Mr & Mrs Freeman

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/00038/FULL relating to Mentmore, 4 Greenfield Road, Pulloxhill, Beds MK45 5EZ be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :  101 Ampthill Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1BE

Redevelopment to provide 75 bedroom residential care home (use class c2),proposed access, parking, landscaping and other associated works.

Applicant:  Frontier Estates Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/15/03693/FULL relating to 101 Ampthill Road, Flitwick, Beds MK45 1BE 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  Monday 29 February 2016.

RESOLVED

that all members of the Committee be invited to conduct site inspections on Tuesday 29 March 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.