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

The Chairman informed councillors and members of the public that if the fire alarms sounded they should immediately vacate the building using the designated exits.

The Chairman advised that the meeting was being filmed and webcast.

The Chairman informed the meeting that the order of business had been varied.  It was anticipated that items 6, 7, 8, 10 and 9 would be considered in that order during the Committee’s morning session and items 11, 12 and 13 would be considered in that order during the afternoon session.

Note: During the course of the meeting it was necessary to vary the order of business as follows:

Agenda items 6, 7, 8 and 10 were considered in that order prior to 2.00p.m.

Agenda items 11, 9, 13 and 12 were considered in that order after 2.20 p.m. following a short break by the Committee.

The Chairman reminded Members that, subject to declarable interests, all Members of the Committee had the right to vote on all matters of business considered by the Committee.

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

Last, the Chairman stated that, under Rule No. 13.5.5 of the Constitution, Members could not vote or take part in the meeting’s discussions on a proposal unless they had been present to hear the entire debate, including the officer’s introduction to the matter.

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 1 February 2017.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 1 February 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.

To consider the report of the Director of Regeneration and Business providing a monthly update of planning enforcement cases where action has been taken.

AGREED

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

Address:  64 Biggleswade Road, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2LX

Outline planning permission for up to 85 residential dwellings (including up to 35% affordable housing), demolition of 64 Biggleswade Road and associated outbuildings, introduction of structural planting and landscaping, informal open space, surface water flood mitigation and attenuation, vehicular access point from Biggleswade Road and associated ancillary works. All matter to be reserved with the exception of access.

Applicant: Gladman Developments

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/03943/OUT relating to 64 Biggleswade Road, Potton be delegated to the Head of Development Management Infrastructure Group to refuse as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address:  Retail Park at Grovebury Road, LU7 4UX

Approval of all reserved matters pursuant to outline planning permission CB/12/02071/OUT comprising appearance, landscaping, layout and scale concerning development of retail warehousing of 7,258sqm GIA (including mezzanines) with associated outdoor project areas and a drive thru restaurant of 246sqm GIA with provision of car parking (270 spaces) and servicing.

Applicant: Claymore Phoenix Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/05251/RM relating to Retail Park at Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard be approved as set out in the Schedule appended in these minutes.

Address:  Land at Camden Site, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard

Outline: Development to provide non-food retail units (with total floor area not exceeding 7350 square metres) together with associate access arrangements, parking, servicing, circulation & landscaping areas.

Applicant: EDS Holdings Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/00814/OUT relating to Land at Camden Site, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address:  11 Albany Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1NS

Variation of Condition 1: variation of hours from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday to 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday and removal of condition 2: use of garden area. (SB/90/421)

Applicant: Footsteps Nursery Ltd 

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/05738/VOC relating to 11 Albany Road, Leighton Buzzard be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address: Commercial Yard, Watling Street, Caddington, Dunstable, LU6 3QP

Retrospective planning application for commercial building for vehicle storage.

Applicant: Statham's Motor Engineering Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application CB/17/00298/FULL relating to Commercial Yard, Watling Street, Caddington be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address: The Paddock New Road, Clifton, Shefford

Outline Application: Development of 20 dwellings, public open space, landscaping, parking and associated works. All matters to be reserved with the exception of access.

Applicant: High Street Homes Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/04918/OUT relating to The Paddock, New Road, Clifton, Shefford be approved as set out in the Scheduled appended to these minutes.

Address: Wren House, Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RE

Proposed barn for Office B1 Use

Applicant:  Mr Caldwell

RESOLVED

that consideration of Planning Application No. CB/17/00053/FULL relating to Wren House, Station Road, Ampthill be deferred in order to allow consultation on the amended plans submitted by the applicant.

Address: 9A Silsoe Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2AX

Outline application: Erection of one dwelling with up to four bedrooms at Land at the rear of 9A Silsoe Road, Maulden.

Applicant:  Mr J Jamieson

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/05823/OUT relating to 9A Silsoe Road, Maulden 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 29 March 2017 and the Site Inspections will be undertaken on 27 March 2017.

NOTED

that the next meeting of the Development Management Committee will be held on 29 March 2017.

RESOLVED

that all Members and substitute Members along with relevant ward representatives be invited to conduct site inspections on 27 March 2017.

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.