If any

The Chairman asked the Solicitor to provide Members with an update on the immediate revocation of all Regional Strategies effective 6 July 2010.  Members were asked to note that the strategies, although were still to be regarded as material considerations for an application, they would no longer carry the weight that they had when they were formally part of the Development Plan.

The Chairman also informed the Committee that for item 8 – Land East of Saxon Drive and north of Stratton Park, Saxon Drive, Biggleswade that due to the complexity of the item, all groups of speakers would be given five minutes instead of the normal three minutes to address the Committee.  In addition, the Chairman had agreed to alter the running order of the speakers for this particular item and allow the Applicant/supporter group to speak first with the remainder of the speakers remaining unchanged.

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on  23 June 2010.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 23 June 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.

To consider any proposals to discuss items likely to involve disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant paragraph(s) of Part 1 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 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.  Please note that the drawing references for CB/10/01474/FULL and CB/10/01467/FULL have been amended.

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 East of Saxon Drive and North of Stratton Park, Saxon

Drive, Biggleswade

Outline: Health Centre, sports pitches, changing facilities with

car parking, relocation of allotments, travelling show peoples

site, woodland, meadowland and childrens play area.

Applicant:     Biggleswade Town Council

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/00518/OUT relating to Land East of Saxon Drive and North of Stratton Park, Saxon Drive, Biggleswade be deferred for three cycles to allow the applicant to carryout archaeological and biodiversity surveys.

Address :      Land next to River Hiz adjacent to west platform of Arlesey Train Station, Arlesey Road, Henlow

                        Full: 390 space car park with landscaping and access road to serve Arlesey Train Station. 

Applicant :    Poppyhill Properties Ltd.

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/00938/FULL relating to Land next to River Hiz adjacent to west platform of Arlesey Train Station, Arlesey Road, Henlow be delegated to the Director of Sustainable Communities to approve the application as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.  In addition agreement of conditions be made in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Ward Members, Officers and the Applicant.

Address :      Conway, Oldhill Wood, Studham, Dunstable, LU6 2NE

                        Retention of 4 bed dwelling house as built with alterations to garage roof as previously approved under CB/09/06668/FULL

Applicant :    Mr A Brewer

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/001700/FULL relating to Conway, Oldhill Wood, Studham, Dunstable be refused as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Land at 100 & 102 Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine

                        Full: Demolition of existing two dwellings.  Erection of 11

dwellings.

Applicant:     Grand Union Housing Group

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/09/06175/FULL relating to Land at 100 & 102 Bedford Road, Marston Mortaine be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land between Faynes Court & High Street, Sandy

                        Full: Erection of 7no 2 bed flats with associated access and parking.  

Applicant :    Mr P Hughes

RESOLVED

that the Planning Application No. CB/10/01409/FULL relating to Land between Faynes Court & High Street, Sandy be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land adjacent to 1 Prince Charles Avenue, Stotfold SG5 4PN

                        Full: Erection of detached 3 bedroom dwelling

Applicant :    Mr Hurling

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/01873/FULL relating to Land adjacent to 1 Prince Charles Avenue, Stotfold be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      21 – 23 Queens Road, Ampthill

                        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 be deferred for one cycle to allow further discussions.

Address :      The Five Bells, 2 Market Square, Eaton Bray, Dunstable, LU6 2DG

                        Demolition of store and yard and conversion of Public House into a residential dwelling with garage (revised application CB/09/06434/FULL)

Applicant :    Miah Properties Ltd.

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/01474/FULL relating to The Five Bells, 2 Market Square, Eaton Bray, Dunstable be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      The Five Bells, 2 Market Square, Eaton Bray, Dunstable, LU6 2DG

                        Demolition of store and yard in connection with the conversion of Public House into a dwelling with garage.  

Applicant :    Miah Properties Ltd.

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/01479/CA relating to The Five Bells, 2 Market Square, Eaton Bray, Dunstable be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      The Five Bells, 2 Market Square, Eaton Bray, Dunstable LU6 2DG

                        Erection of a single dwelling and garage. 

Applicant :    Miah Properties Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/01467/FULL relating to The Five Bells, 2 Market Square, Eaton Bray, Dunstable be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Silsoe Lower School, High Street, Silsoe, MK45 4ES

                        Full: Childrens Centre: Free standing single storey flat roof building.  2No canopies, relocation of shed and gates, additional parking bay, erection of fencing and demolition of brick building and replace with shed.

Applicant :    Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/01310/FULL relating to Silsoe Lower School, High Street, Silsoe be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      121 Biggleswade Road, Upper Caldecote, SG18 9BH

                        Full: Two storey rear extension

Applicant :    Mr Taylor

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/01984/FULL relating to 121 Biggleswade Road, Upper Caldecote 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 18 August 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 18 August 2010.

Chairman (or his nominee)

Vice-Chairman (or his nominee)

Cllrs   P N Aldis

            D Bowater

            K Janes

            H Lockey