If any

The Chairman reminded Councillors and Members of the Public to silence their phones for the duration of the meeting.

The Chairman reminded Members that the Ethical Handbook Rule No. 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.

The Chairman requested an update from Officers on Bridge Farm, Shefford.  Officers informed the Committee that the applicant had provided planting equal to £18k, which Officers will be confirming by visiting the site.  In addition, the applicant has offered to put £50k into the green infrastructure.

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meetings of the Development Management Committee held on 27 June 2012 and 18 July 2012.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 27 June 2012 be approved as a correct record subject to the following amendment to:-

(a)         item 12 contained within the note in the Schedule to read as follows:

         In advance of the consideration of the application the Committee were advised of an additional response from leisure Services setting out comments relating to Recreation Open Space and an additional response requesting that the decision be refused (this should read deferred).

(b)        Member’s Interest Personal Interests

Cllr C Maudlin       knows the husband of the person speaking against the application.

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 18 July 2012 be approved as a correct record.

To receive from Members any declarations of interest including membership of Parish/Town Council consulted upon during the application process and the way in which any Member has cast his/her vote.

There were no declarations made.

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.

Address :      Greenfield Lower School, Pulloxhill Road, Greenfield, Bedford MK45 5ES

                        Demolition of temporary classrooms.  Erection of new single storey building for classrooms and hall.         

Applicant :    Greenfield & Pulloxhill Academy

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/12/0220/FULL relating to Greenfield Lower School, Pulloxhill Road, Greenfield, Bedford MK45 5ES be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      The Swiss Garden, Old Warden Park, Old Warden, Biggleswade SG18 9EL

                        Dismantling of wrought iron gates + screen, repair and restoration of ironwork, painting and re-erection on new footings with stone base blocks.  Reduction of ground levels and reinstatement of natural stone rockwork abutment.                      

Applicant :    The Shuttleworth Trust

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/12/01938/LB relating to The Swiss Garden, Old Warden Park, Old Warden, Biggleswade SG18 9EL be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Fairfield Park Lower School, Dickens Boulevard, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4FD

                        Extensions and alterations to the existing accommodation to cater for fluctuations and future increases in pupil intake.

Applicant :    Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/12/01861/FULL relating to Fairfield Park Lower School, Dickens Boulevard, Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4FD be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      1 Carlisle Close, Dunstable LU6 3PH

Ground floor front wrap around roof & raise roof to form loft accommodation

Applicant :    Mr Hollick

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/12/02192/FULL relating to 1 Carlisle Close, Dunstable LU6 3PH be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      4 New Road, Clifton, Shefford SG17 5JH

                        New conservatory to the rear

Applicant :    Mr S Joynes

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/12/02254/FULL relating to 4 New Road, Clifton, Shefford SG17 5JH 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 19 September 2012 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 Site Inspections to be undertaken in advance of the next meeting of this Committee to be held on Thursday 13 September 2012:

Chairman (or his nominee)

Vice Chairman (or his nominee)

Cllrs:  P N Aldis

A Bastable

R Berry