If any.

The Chairman informed the Committee that the negotiations for conditions to Planning Application No. CB/10/00938/FULL relating to Land next to River Hiz adjacent to west platform of Arlesey Train Station, Arlesey were ongoing and should be completed by the next meeting of the Committee.

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on  21 July 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; subject to the decision for Planning Application No. CB/10/00518/OUT relating to Land East of Saxon Drive and North of Stratton Park, Saxon Drive, Biggleswade  include the additional wording “and to consult with the PCT and the two doctors surgeries regarding the proposed location”.

To receive Petitions in accordance with the schem 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 A4 of the Constitution, the Chairman advised that no petitions had been received.

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 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.

RESOLVED

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

Address :      Land Adjacent to 17, The Causeway, Clophill      

                        Full: Change of Use to a Gypsy Site, 1 static caravan, 1 towing caravan, parking for two vehicles and 1 serviced portaloo.  (Part Retrospective)

Applicant :    Mrs J Terry

RESOLVED

that Planning Application CB/10/01349/FULL relating to Land Adjacent, to 17, The Causeway, Clophill be refused as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      1 Monmouth Road, Harlington, Dunstable, LU5 6NE      

                        Full: First floor side extension.

Applicant :    Mr and Mrs George

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/02505/FULL relating to 1 Monmouth Road, Harlington, Dunstable be refused as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      21 – 23, Queens Road, Ampthill, Bedford

                        Full: Demolition of single storey building elements and garage.  Replacement with two extensions one each side, partly single and partly two storey.  Providing a total of 3 retail and 5 residential units.  Refurbishment of existing accommodation.  Associated amenity space, off street parking and landscaping provided.  Re-routing of public pavement.      

Applicant :    Vigor Homes Ltd.

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/01776/FULL relating to 21 – 23 Queens Road, Ampthill, Bedford be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land to rear of 23 & 25 Orchard Way, Lower Stondon, Henlow SG16 6NA    

                        Full: Change of use to residential garden and erection of 1.8m high wooden fencing.

Applicant :    Mr Parry

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/02377/FULL relating to Land to the rear of 23 & 25 Orchard Way, Lower Stondon, Henlow be approved subject to an additional condition as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land at Caldecote House Farm, The Green, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade

                        Full: Change of use of agricultural land to horse pasture land with associated stable block and store (retrospective).           

Applicant :    G.J. Maudlin & Sons

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/02284/FULL relating to Land at Caldecote House Farm, The Green, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

In the event of any decision having been taken during the meeting requiring the inspection of a site or sites, the Committee is invited to appoint Members to conduct the site inspection immediately preceding the next meeting of this Committee to be held on 15 September 2010 having regard to the guidelines contained in the Code of Conduct for Planning Procedures.

In the event of there being no decision to refer any site for inspection the Committee is nevertheless requested to make a contingency appointment in the event of any Member wishing to exercise his or her right to request a site inspection under the provisions of the Members’ Planning Code of Good Practice.

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 15 September 2010.

Chairman (or his nominee)

Vice-Chairman (or his nominee)

Cllrs   P N Aldis

            D Bowater

            K Janes

            H J Lockey