To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on  29 February 2012 and 14 March 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.  The Minutes of 14 March 2012 would be signed and approved as a correct record at the meeting to be held on 25 April 2012.

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.

In advance of the consideration of the 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 :      34 The Mount, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8EA

                        Proposed new dwelling to existing 3 sided development with access to Local Authority adopted road, in a cluster development arrangement adjacent to an existing dwelling.

Applicant :    Mr & Mrs Banks

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/11/04330/FULL relating to 34 The Mount, Aspley Guise be refused as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      The Firs 85 High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, MK43 0TY

                        Change of use from shop to mixed A1 and café (A3) with hot and cold food to takeaway.  Creation of outside dining area for café to west of private garden area and café dining area to front forecourt.

Applicant :    Mrs Woolard

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/11/04051 relating to The Firs 85 High Street, Ridgmont be deferred until the next scheduled meeting.

Address :      Meat and Livestock Commission, Hitchin Road, Stotfold

                        Renewal of planning permission 08/200/FULL (removal of condition 14) in respect of planning approval 08/01043/OUT (redevelopment to form a business park (B1, B2 and B8 uses) and erection of 5no. replacement dwellings (all matters reserved except access).

Applicant :    The Agricultural & Horticultural Development Board

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/11/03946/REN relating to Meat and livestock Commission, Hitchin Road, Stotfold be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      1 Brook End, Hatch, Sandy SG19 1PP

                        Erection of detached outbuilding to include garage, games room and conservatory.  Previously approved under 07/01253/FULL dated 31/08/07.

Applicant :    Mr T Swift

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/12/00570 relating to Brook End, Hatch, Sandy be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

RESOLVED

That in light of the next meeting not being held until 25 April 2012 following the Annual General meeting and in accordance with Appendix A of the Code of Practice for the Conduct of Site Inspections required prior to 25 April 2012, the Assistant Director of Planning Services and Monitoring Officer in consultation with the Chairman of the Committee determine arrangements to include appointing Members.

Address :      177 Cemetery Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5DF

                        Resubmission of CB/11/03337/FULL – Proposed boundary fencing repositioning   

Applicant :    Mr & Mrs Alexander

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/11/04291/FULL relating to 177 Cemetry Road, Houghton Regis 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 7 and 12 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.  The report set out five options for further course of action as set out at Appendix A now submitted to the report.  Pursuant to Minute No DM/11/136 of the meeting held on 29 February 2012 the Committee were invited to consider indicative costings.

RESOLVED

That direct action to remove the unauthorised mobile home be authorised.