To receive any announcements from the Chairman and any matters of communication.

The Chairman informed the meeting that problems had been experienced with the Chamber’s audio system the day before.  Although he believed it had been repaired he apologised in advance if problems occurred.

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 vacate the building and report to the designated assembly points.

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

The Chairman advised the meeting that the order of business in the morning would be Items 6, 7, 11, 8, 9, and 10   The Items scheduled to be heard after lunch would be considered in the order set out on the agenda.

The Chairman explained the procedure to be followed at the meeting when the Committee gave consideration to planning applications.  He added that the Chairman had a second or casting vote.

Last, the Chairman reminded Members of the Committee that they had to be present throughout the entire debate on an Item (including the officer’s introduction) in order that they could participate and vote upon it.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 24 May 2017 (copy previously circulated).

RESOLVED

that the minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 24 May 2017 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

To receive from Members any declarations of interest, including membership of any Parish/Town Council consulted upon during the planning application process and the way in which a Member cast his/her vote.

         Cllr K Janes                             14           Totternhoe                       No

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

NOTED

the monthly update of planning enforcement cases where action has been taken.

Address:       Former Dukeminster Estate, Church Street, Dunstable

Erection of 274 houses with parking and associated works.

Applicant:     Persimmon Homes North London

RESOLVED

that consideration of Planning Application No. CB/16/02972/FULL relating to the former Dukeminster Estate, Church Street, Dunstable be deferred for up to two committee cycles to allow full consultation to take place on the revised application.

Address:       Land at former Fullers Earth Quarry, Clophill

Hybrid planning application to deliver the Clophill Lakes development on land at the former Fullers Earth Quarry. Part A: Full planning application for a series of general improvement measures comprising of access, landscape and ecological works to provide a new outdoor parkland space. Part B: Outline planning application with all matters reserved (except for access) for a residential development of up to 50 dwellings along with children's play facility and associated landscaping and infrastructure works.

Applicant:     Gallagher Estates

Following the receipt of representations by the applicant’s agent a Member requested that the agent’s statement that the ownership of all land under the applicant’s control would be transferred to an appropriate body to manage be recorded in these minutes.

RESOLVED

1          that Planning Application No. CB/16/05127/OUT relating to land at former Fullers Earth Quarry, Clophill be approved as set out in the Schedule attached to these minutes;

2          that the S106 negotiations be carried out in consultation with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Development Management Committee, the Executive Member for Regeneration and ward Members.

Address:       115 London Road, Biggleswade

Demolition of existing building and structures. Erection of a one to two and half storey 70 bedroom residential care home (Use Class C2) and associated access, parking and landscaping

Applicant:     Mantles Group Ltd & Frontier Estates (Stevenage) Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/17/01023/FULL relating to 115 London Road, Biggleswade be approved as set out in the Schedule attached to these minutes.

Address:       Land rear of 43 – 91 Silver Birch Avenue, South of Alder Green & Aspen Gardens, Stotfold

Change of use of agricultural land to countryside recreation/informal open space (Sui Generis) including associated soft landscaping.

Applicant:     Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/17/01619/FULL relating to land rear of Silver Birch Avenue, south of Alder Green and Aspen Gardens, Stotfold       be approved as set out in the Schedule attached to these minutes.

Address:       Land rear of 43 – 91 Silver Birch Avenue, South of Alder Green & Aspen Gardens, Stotfold

Outline planning application for up to 95 dwellings (including affordable housing) and all associated infrastructure and landscaping, with all matters reserved except access.

Applicant:     Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/17/01642/OUT relating to land rear of 43-91 Silver Birch Avenue, south of Alder Green and Aspen Gardens, Stotfold be approved as set out in the Schedule attached to these minutes.

Address:       Land opposite The Lane & Lombard Street, East of Marston Road, Lidlington

Outline planning application with all matters reserved except access for up to 40 residential dwellings (C3) with associated car parking and infrastructure; removal of redundant former scout hut and replacement with informal open space and associated green infrastructure improvements, habitat creation and landscaping

Applicant:     Millbrook Proving Ground Ltd

RESOLVED

1          that Planning Application No. CB/16/05887/OUT relating to land opposite The Lane and Lombard Street, east of Marston Road, Lidlington be approved as set out in the Schedule attached to these minutes subject to a S106 Agreement, the heads of which are outlined in the reports;

2          that the following be sought:

a)         a financial contribution towards a study of junction capacity atLidlington A507/Bury Ware junction

b)        a commuted sum associated with the transfer of the ‘Scout Hut land’

c)         that the Council is made aware of how Network Rail intends to spend the contribution secured and that it determines whether to transfer that contribution to Network Rail in light of that information.

Address:       Land West of Pastures, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade

Outline planning application for the Development of 40 dwellings, including new access, access road, car parking, landscaping and foothpath link to adjacent playing fields.

Applicant:     William Willoughby (Estates) Ltd & Messrs DW, RG, SP, BJ Maudlin

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/03283/OUT relating to land west of Pastures, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade be approved as set out in the Schedule attached to these minutes.

Address:       Oak Bank School, Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard

Proposed Multi-Use Hall with covered linkway and associated siteworks

Applicant:     Oak Bank School

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/17/01089/FULL relating to Oak Bank School, Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard be approved as set out in the Schedule attached to these minutes.

Address:       Lancotbury Close amenity land, Totternhoe

Regulation 3: Provision of additional off - road parking

Applicant:     Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/16/04384/REG3 relating to Lancotbury Close amenity land, Totternhoe be approved as set out in the Schedule attached to these minutes.

Address:       3 Ivel View, Sandy

Single story rear extension, with alterations to roof to make it hipped to flat with a roof lantern light, loft conversion with rear dormer and velux windows

Applicant:     Mrs S Rammal

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/17/01649/FULL relating to 3 Ivel View, Sandy be approved as set out in the Schedule attached to these minutes.

Address:       76 Elm Avenue, Caddington

Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey side extension

Applicant:     Mr Burton

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/17/01333/FULL relating to 76 Elm Avenue, Caddington be approved as set out in the Schedule attached to these minutes.

To receive and note, prior to considering the planning applications contained in the schedules above, any additional information detailed in the Late Sheet to be circulated on 20 June 2017.

In advance of consideration of the planning applications attached to the agenda 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.

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 19 July 2017 and the Site Inspections will be undertaken on 17 July 2017.

NOTED

that the next meeting of the Development Management Committee will be held on 19 July 2017.

RESOLVED

that all Members and substitute Members along with relevant ward representatives be invited to conduct site inspections on 17 July 2017.