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 he would be varying the order of business as follows:  item 7, 10, 6, 9 and 8.

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 30 March 2016.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 30 March 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 was received.

Address:       Land to the rear of Cowlgrove Parade, Steppingley Road, Flitwick MK45 1AJ

Change of use from B8 storage and distribution (currently vacant) to ‘sui generis’ car park facility.

Applicant:     Central Bedfordshire Council - Assets

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/00739/FULL relating to  Land to the rear of Cowlgrove Parade, Steppingley Road, Flitwick MK45 1AJ be delegated to the Development Infrastructure Group Manager to approve as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes following the conclusion of the consultation process on 18 May 2016 subject to no new issues being raised.

Address:       Russell Farm, New Road, Maulden MK45 2BG

Erection of two, 2 storey office buildings.  (Re-build of existing units A & B)

Applicant:     Mr Yahiya

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/00578/FULL relating to Russell Farm, New Road, Maulden MK45 2BG be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Land between 30 & 48 Hanscome End Road, Shillington

Outline Application: Residential development for 15 dwellings, access roads and sewers.

Applicant:     Status Homes Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/15/03329/OUT relating to Land between 30 & 48 Hanscome End Road, Shillington be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address:       Land at Thorn Turn Road, Houghton Regis, LU6 1RT

Regulation 3 – Outline Application:  Erection of up to 61,336m of B1, B2 and / or B8 employment development floorspace with associated infrastructure and ancillary works.  All matters reserved except means of access from Thorn Turn Road.

Applicant:     Central Bedfordshire Council - Assets

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/15/04918/REG3 relating to Land at Thorn Turn Road, Houghton Regis, LU6 1RT be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes; with an additional condition to be agreed in consultation with the Chairman to identify a site for the reprovision of the rifle range currently located on the application site.

Address:       80 Church road, Aspley Heath, MK17 8TA

Demolition and replacement of existing log cabin with a proposed single residential dwelling, with associated driveway alterations and all ancillary works.

Applicant:     Mr P Ballard

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/01036/FULL relating to 80 Church Road, Aspley Heath, MK17 8TA be refused 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 23 May 2016.

RESOLVED

that all members of the Committee be invited to conduct site inspections on Monday 23 May 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.