If any.

The Chairman advised the Committee that Item No 11 relating to 64 Wallace Drive, Eaton Bray, Dunstable had been withdrawn by Officers to enable full consultation to be undertaken.

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 23 September 2009.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 23 September 2009 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record, subject to the deletion of Cllrs Blaine and Aldis as being listed as the Ward Representatives in respect of Item 13, and addition of Cllrs Mrs P E Turner and Mrs C Maudlin.

To receive Petitions in accordance with the scheme of public participation set out in Annex 2 in Part 4 of the Constitution.

In accordance with the Scheme of public participation set out in Annex 2 In Part 4 of the Constitution, the Chairman advised that a petition had been received in relation to Land North of Dunstable.  The Petition would be referred to Full Council for consideration.  It was noted that a Planning Application had not been submitted to date.

To consider proposals, if any, to deal with any item likely to involve disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant paragraph(s) of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 prior to the exclusion of the press and public.

No proposals were received to deal with any item to involve the disclosure of exempt information.

In advance of the 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.

To determine whether to extinguish a cross-field section of Silsoe Footpath No.16 and Bridleway No.18 and to create an alternative field-edge Footpath and bridleway and Public Path Orders subsequently made under sections 26 and 118 of the Highways Act 1980.

The Committee received and considered a report of the Assistant Director of Leisure and Culture, Adult and Community Learning inviting determination of an application to extinguish a Cross-Field section of Silsoe Footpath No. 16 and Bridleway No.18 and to create an alternative field-edge footpath and bridleway.  It was advised that under sections 26 and 118 of the Highways Act 1980 the application should be refused on the grounds that the extinguishment and creation of the footpath does not meet the required legislative tests.

Following detailed consideration of the report the Committee agreed to approve the application made to extinguish footpath No’s. 16 and 18 and create new sections of footpath No’s. 16 and 18.

RESOLVED

That the application made to extinguish parts of Silsoe Footpath No.16 and Bridleway No.18 be approved and that new sections of footpath No.16 and Bridleway No.18 be created.

To approve the making of a Definitive Map Modification Order to add a footpath to the Definitive Map and Statement in the Parish of Silsoe as directed by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

The Committee received and considered a report of the Assistant Director of Leisure and Culture, Adult and Community Learning seeking approval of the making of a Definitive Map Modification Order to add a footpath to the Definitive Map and Statement in the Parish of Silsoe as Directed by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

RESOLVED

1.         That a Definitive Map Modification Order be made in consequence of  a direction by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

2.         That the Council formerly oppose the order so made.

To consider the unresolved objection made following the making of Tree Preservation Order No. 6/2009 and to confirm the Order without modification.

The Committee received and considered a report of the Director of Sustainable Communities seeking confirmation of Tree Preservation Order No 6/2009, Land at Upper Tithe Farm, Hockliffe Road, Tebworth.

RESOLVED

That Tree Preservation Order No. 6/2009, Land at Upper Tithe Farm, Hockliffe Road, Tebworth be approved.

To consider the report of the Director of Sustainable Communities providing a monthly update of planning enforcement cases where action has been taken covering the North, South and Minerals and Waste.

RESOLVED

That the bi-monthly update of Planning enforcement Cases where formal action has been taken, be received.

Address:        64 Wallace Drive, Eaton Bray, Dunstable

Demolition of bungalow and erection of replacement two storey dwelling with attached garage and erection of new detached two storey dwelling with detached double garage

Applicant:       Mr A Barber

RESOLVED

Application No. CB/09/05710/FULL relating to 64 Wallace Drive, Eaton Bray, Dunstable  had been withdrawn at the request of Officers to enable further consultation to be undertaken.

Address:       Land to the rear of 65 Shefford Road, Clifton

                        Erection of 3 no. four bedroom dwellings and associated access

Applicant:     Mr D Eldridge

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/09/05512/FULL, relating to the rear of 65 Shefford Road, Clifton be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address:       Land adjacent 94 Ampthill Road, Flitwick

Regulation 3: Change of use of land to football pitches with associated changing pavilion and external landscaping

Applicant:     Flitwick Town Council

RESOLVED

That planning Application No. CB/09/05708/REG3, relating to Land adjacent to 94 Ampthill Road, Flitwick be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these  minutes.

Address:       Land to the side of Flitwick Leisure Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick

                        DC3: New leisure facilities to include swimming pool, squash courts and health suites

Applicant:     Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. MB/09/00337/DC3 relating to Land at the rear of Flitwick Leisure Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address:       129 Clophill Road, Maulden

Demolition of existing building and erection of four new dwellings.

Applicant:     Mr Rayner

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/09/0830/FULL relating to 129 Clophill Road, Maulden be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address:       Land to rear of 61-63 Arthur Street, Ampthill

                        Full: Erection of Detached dwelling

Applicant:     Mr Knowles

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/09/01212/FULL relating to the rear of 61 and 63 Arthur Street, Ampthill be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      9 Cherrytree way, Ampthill

Full: Demolition of garage and utility room to provide driveways to front and single storey extension to side and conservatory to rear

Applicant :    Mrs Morton

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/09/00707 relating to 9 Cherrytree Way, Ampthill be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address:       193 Poynters Road, Dunstable

Construction of vehicular crossover and formation of parking area.

Applicant:     Ms J Miles

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/09/5425/FULL relating to 193 Poynters Road, Dunstable be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address:       Hadrian Lower School, Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable

Erection of single storey extension with canopy to increase size of existing classrooms.  Provision of landscaping to play area

Applicant:     C Hewitt, 2C Design Consultants

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/09/05647/FULL relating to Hadrian Lower School, Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

RESOLVED

That the following Members be appointed to conduct any site inspections to be undertaken in advance of the next meeting of this Committee to be held on Wednesday 18 November 2009.

Chairman                  (or his nominee)

Vice Chairman         (or his nominee)

Cllrs                           P N Aldis

                                    K Janes

                                    H J Lockey

                                    A A J Rogers