If any

The Committee extended their kind wishes to Cllr Ray Berry and Cllr Dennis Gale. 

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 18 August 2010.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 18 August 2010 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

To receive Petitions in accordance with the scheme of public participation set out in Annex 2 in Part A4 of the Constitution.

In accordance with the Scheme of Public Participation set out in Annex 2 in Part A4 of the Constitution, the Chairman advised that no petitions had been received.

However, the Chairman would be presenting the petition re Langford Wind Farm to Council on Thursday 16 September 2010.  The petition would be considered at a future Development Management Committee.

In advance of consideration of the following Planning Application, 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 appended 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 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.

Cllr Brown requested that officers be thanked for a detailed report on Woodview nurseries.

RESOLVED

that the update on Planning Enforcement cases where formal action has been taken, be noted.

Address:       Land off Swaffield Close, Ampthill

Full: Proposed residential development – Erection of 36 dwellings, access, public open space, children’s play area, allotments, landscaping and associated works.

Applicant:     The Trustees of Bedford Estates   

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/01101/FULL relating to Land off Swaffield Close, Ampthill be approved subject to finalisation of Section 106 agreement as set out in Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       73a High Street, Stotfold

Full: Demolition of existing industrial buildings and the construction of 2 no. one bed OAP retirement bungalows with parking and gardens.

Applicant:     DT Chellew

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/02500/FULL relating to 73a High Street, Stotfold be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      5 New Road, Clifton

                        Full: Single storey timber outbuilding (retrospective)

Applicant :    Mr Bustance

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/02672/FULL relating to 5 New Road, Clifton be deferred for one cycle to allow a site visit to be undertaken.

Address :      Mill Vale Middle School, Wilbury Drive, Dunstable

                        Erection of 2m high mesh fence, double gates and single pedestrian gate.    

Applicant :    Mrs G Ellyard

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/01759/REG3 relating to Mill Vale Middle School, Wilbury Drive, Dunstable be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Russell Lower School, Queens Road, Ampthill

                        Full: Erection of Children’s Centre in existing school playing field. 2 no. canopies for buggy store and outdoor play.  New access road to be created from the main road (Queens Road) in which 2 parking bays will be provided and turning circle.

Applicant :    Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/02409/FULL relating to Russell Lower School, Queens Road Ampthill be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land off Poplar Close, Sandy

                        Full: Erection of Bike Safe 300 motorcycle garage         

Applicant :    Mr Blaine

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/02831/FULL, relating to Land off Poplar Close, Sandy 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 13 October 2010.

Chairman (or his nominee)

Vice-Chairman (or his nominee)

Cllrs   P N Aldis

            A R Bastable

            H J Lockey