If any

The Chairman on behalf of the Committee had sent best wishes to Councillor Mrs Clark during the time of her husbands ill health.

The Chairman reminded members that the Ethical Handbook rule 13.5.5 states that Members must be present to hear the entire debate including the officers introduction to the matter in order to take part in the consideration of an item.

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 1 February 2012.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 29 February 2012 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 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.

The report proposes that Central Bedfordshire Council makes a Definitive Map Modification Order under Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to add a Public Footpath onto the Definitive Map between points A-B-C as shown on the plan at Appendix A.

The Committee received and considered a report of the Head of Countryside Services and Transport Strategy proposing that a Definitive Map Modification Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 be made to add a Public Footpath onto the Definitive Map between Churchill’s and Bunyan’s Walk, Harlington.

The report set out in detail the background, legal and policy considerations, evidence and consultations undertaken in respect of the proposed modification.  Attached to the report was a plan of the claimed route, photo of the private sign, summary of evidence from Bunyan’s Walk residents and a summary of evidence from other users.

RESOLVED

that an order be made under Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to add a Public Footpath between Churchill’s and Bunyan’s Walk, Harlington to add a Public Footpath between Churchill’s and Bunyan Walk to the Definitive Map between points A, B and C as shown on the Plan at Appendix A to the report now submitted.

1.                  Members are asked to consider the making of public path orders to  extinguish Langford Bridleway No. 5 which is obstructed by a fishing lake and to create a new bridleway to connect Langford with Henlow.

2.                  Members are also asked to approve the making of a public path order to create a new public footpath to run between two of the Poppy Hill Lakes and across the River Ivel to the Millennium Field in Henlow.

The proposals would require the construction of a new footbridge over the River Ivel and significant surfacing works to enable the new bridleway to be utilised as a cycle route.

The Committee received and considered a report of the Head of Service for Transport Strategy and Countryside Services seeking approval of the creation and extinguishment of public rights of way at Poppy Hill Lakes in Henlow and Langford.

RESOLVED

(1)      that a Public Path Extinguishment Order be made under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 to extinguish parts of Langford Bridleway No 5 between points C,Y,Z,E and F on the grounds that it is not needed for public use due to the concurrent creation of an alternative bridleway and footpath.

(2)       that a Public Path Creation Order be made under section 26 of the Highways Act 1980 in respect of new sections of Langford Bridleway No 5 between points A - B and C - D in Langford and between points E - F and G,H and I in Henlow over existing sections of public footpath and between points D - E in Henlow adjacent to and abutting the existing footpath.

(3)       that a Public Path Creation Order be made under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980 to create a new section of public footpath between points M, N and O in Henlow to connect the new bridleway on the Haul Road with Henlow Footpath No 26 on the Millennium Field.

(4)       that the precise route of the footpath to be created between points M, N, and O be approved by the Director of Sustainable Communities following consultation with affected landowners.

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 :      Land to the rear of 197 Hitchin Road, Arlesey

                        Retention of use of land as a residential caravan site for 6 Gypsy families, including hardstanding utility blocks and landscaping.        

Applicant :    Mr Rooney

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/03770/FULL, relating to Land to the rear of 197 Hitchin Road, Arlesey be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      The Bell, High Street, Westoning MK45 5JH

                        Full: Alterations and extensions to existing building and erection of three dwellings.  Revised application CB/11/03239/FULL.    

Applicant :    Oak Tree Management Service

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/04549/FULL, relating to The Bell, High Street, Westoning be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      The Bell, High Street, Westoning MK45 5JH

                        Listed Building: alterations and extensions to premises revised application to CB/11/03626/LB           

Applicant :    Oak Tree Management Service

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/04550/LB, relating to The Bell, High Street, Westoning be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

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

                        Construction of a conservatory on the existing flat roof of the building, part restaurant seating and part storage.      

Applicant :    Mr Miah

RESOLVED

that the Director of Sustainable Communities be given delegated authority to refuse Planning Application No. CB/11/04175/FULL, relating to The Winston Churchill, Church Street, Dunstable as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land at Barford Road, Blunham

                        Construction of 36 no. residential dwellings of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom with garages, associated parking, landscaping and highway.

Applicant :    Sherwood Architects Ltd.

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/03412/FULL, relating to Land at Barford Road, Blunham be approved subject to acceptable Section 106 contributions being agreed in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Ward Representatives, Executive Member and Deputy for Sustainable Communitites Strategic planning & economic Development as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land at former Fairholme, Fairfield Road, Biggleswade, Beds SG18 0DP

                        Residential development comprising of 19 no. unites plus associated car parking and landscaping. 

Applicant :    Grand Union Housing Group

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/04503/FULL, relating to Land at former Fairholme, Fairfield Road, Biggleswade, Beds be approved        as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      54 High Street, Sandy SG19 1AJ

                        Change of use from office to day care nursery (non residential) for main building and annexed building to rear of site.

Applicant :    Mini Explorers

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/04334/FULL, relating to 54 High Street, Sandy be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land adjacent to Marshalls Avenue, Shillington

                        Erection of 8 no. Houses and 3 no. Bungalows providing self contained sustainable housing           

Applicant :    Grand Union Housing Group

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/11/03682/FULL, relating to Land adjacent to Marshalls Avenue, Shillington be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

To consider whether to pass a resolution under section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the Press and Public from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that the consideration of the item is likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

RESOLVED

that in accordance with Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Act.

The report seeks a decision on further formal action.

The Committee received and considered a report of the Director of Sustainable Communities seeking a decision on further formal action for non compliance with  an enforcement notice.

RESOLVED

that option 4 as set out in the report now submitted, be adopted subject to indicative costings being reported to the Committee at its meeting to be held on 28 March 2012.