If any

The Chairman advised that he had received oral communications commending the Committee on the way in which a decision was made in respect of Tesco Stores, Vimy Road, Leighton Buzzard.

The Chairman advised the Committee that he had received complaints from members of the public reagrding the use of mobile phones during the meeting.  Therefore, members were asked to ensure that their mobile phones were switched off. 

Members were asked to note that in the Ethical handbook rule 13.5.5 states: Do not vote or take part in the meetings discussion on the proposal unless you have been present to hear the entire debate including the Officer’s introduction.

Application No CB/11/01395/FULL relating to Woodlands Nurseries, Biggleswade road, Upper Caldecote would be considered as the first item during the 2.00 p.m session after the completion of any outstanding 11.00 a.m session applications.

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 20 July 2011.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 20 July 2011 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record subject to the following two amendments:

(i) Councillor R D Berry  declared an interest under part (c)  in respect of Tesco Stores, Vimy Road, Leighton Buzzard.  He took no part in discussions and did not vote at Leighton Town Council meetings.

(ii) Minute No DM/11/8 to be reworded to read as follows:

That Planning Application No CB/11/00664/FULL, The Old Church of St Vincent adjacent to the Recreation Ground, tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis be deferred for one cycle to allow for further consultation to be undertaken.

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

The Chairman advised that no petitions had been received.

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 undertaken be noted.

In advance of the consideration of the following Planning Applications the Committee received a Late Sheet advising 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.

Address:       The Old Church of St Vincent adjacent to the Recreation

Ground, Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis

Erection of two storey building to provide a 41 bed Nursing Home (C2 use) and associated parking.

Applicant:     Innoventions Consultancy

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/00664/FULL relating to the Old Church of St Vincent adjacent to the Recreation Ground, Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regisbe referred to the Secretary of State  in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Consultation) (England) Direction 2009 as it involves Green belt development where the floorspace to be created exceeds 1,000 square metres.  Subject to the application not being called in by the Secretary of State, the application shall be delegated to the Head of Development Management to approve in consultation  with the Chairman and Vice- Chairman.

Address :      Heath Motors, Woburn Road, Heath & Reach, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0AP

                        Erection of 14 dwellings comprising mix of terraced, semi-detached and detached houses.

Applicant :    Mr Banwell

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/04441/OUT relating to Heath Motors, Woburn Road, Heath & Reach, Leighton Buzzard be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Shaah Group, Watling Street, Hockliffe LU7 9LJ

                        Change of use from motor vehicle repairs to motor vehicle repairs and sale of motor vehicles.

Applicant :    Shaah Group

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/00528/FULL relating to Shaah Group, Watling Street, Hockliffe be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Mary Bassett Lower School, Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AR

                        First floor extension over existing building to form cloakroom / toilets.

Applicant :    Mary Bassett Lower School

RESOLV ED

That Planning application No CB/11/02050/FULL relating to Mary Bassett Lower school be deferred for one cycle due to outstanding conservation and design issues.

The Committee adjourned at 13.00

The meeting reconvened at 13.45

Address :      146 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable LU6 1QG

                        Single storey side extension and loft conversion which incorporates 2 front dormers and a side bay window.  

Applicant :    Mr & Mrs Gajewski

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/02433/FULL relating to 146 Castle Hill Road, Tottenhoe,Dunstable be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      The Winston Churchill Public House, Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RP

                        Internal alterations to vacant pub to convert it into a restaurant

with new glass facade on the front right corner

Applicant :    Mr Miah

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/01612/FULL relating to The Winston Churchill Public House, Church Street, Dunstable be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Woodlands Nurseries, Biggleswade Road, Upper Caldecote,

Biggleswade  SG18 9BJ

                        Extension to warehouse, glasshouse, store and new office

building.

Applicant:     Chesom Plants Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/01395/FULL relating to Woodlands Nurseries, Biggleswade Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade be  delegated to the Head of Development Management to approve subject to no new issues arising and subject to conditions as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land to the South West of Breakheart Hill Farm, Fordfield Road, Millbrook

                        Siting of a mobile home for a temporary period of three years for an agricultural worker.      

Applicant :    Sacar Leys Ltd.

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/01889/FULL relating to Land to the South West of Breakheart Hill Farm, Fordfield Road, Millbrook be delegated to the Head of Development Management to approve subject to the conditions as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      1 Crowther Court, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade SG18 0AR

                        Install replacement windows and door to property

Applicant :    Mr Aubigne

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/01817/FULL relating to 1 Crowther Court, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade be delegated to the Head of Development Management to approve subject to the conditions as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      2 Crowther Court, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade SG18 0AR

                        Installation of replacement windows and door to front and rear of property.     

Applicant :    Mr Burfield

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/01759/FULL relating to 2 Crowther Court, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade be delegated to the Head of Development Management to approve the application subject to the conditions as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      4 Crowther Court, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade SG18 0AR

                        Install replacement windows and door to property

Applicant :    Mr Dorrington

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/01965/FULL relating to 4 Crowther Court, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade be delegated to the Head of Development Management to approve subject to the conditions as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Flat 12 Crowther Court, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade SG18 0AR

                        Replace windows to front, side and rear of property and new front door with fanlight above

Applicant :    Mr Maih

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/01950/FULL relating to 12 Crowther Court, Shortmead Street, Biggleswade be delegated to the Head of Development Management to approve subject to the conditions as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Tempsford Hall, Station Road, Tempsford, Sandy

                        New office building including part demolition and internal refurbishment of existing offices, extension to existing workshop for energy centre, construction of new fitness centre, multi use games area & trim trail and extension to associated car park.  

Applicant :    Kier Limited

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/01833/FULL relating to Tempsford Hall, Station Road, Tempsford, Sandy be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Fairfield Hall, Kingsley Avenue, Stotfold

                        Variation of condition: Removal of condition 5 relating to CCTV on planning permission MB/05/01923/FULL dated 19 July 2007.

Applicant :    P J Livesey Country Homes (Southern) Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/01415/VOC relating to Fairfield Hall, Kingsley Avenue, Stotfold be delegated to the Head of Development Management to refuse the variation of condition as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

(Report to Follow)

RESOLVED

that the application be deferred for two cycles to enable consultation to be undertaken.

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 17 September 2011 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 14 September 2011:-

Chariman

Vice-Chairman

Cllrs:

A R Bastable

P N Aldis

Mrs S Clark