If any

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

The Chairman advised the Councillors and members of the public that items 1 – 8 would be considered in the morning session and items 9 -14 would be considered in the afternoon session.

Subject to declarable interests all Members of the Committee have the right to vote on all matters of business considered by the Committee.

Rule No. 13.5.5 of the Constitution states that Members do not vote or take part in the meeting’s discussions on a proposal unless they have been present to hear the entire debate, including the officer’s introduction to the matter.

The Chairman, under Part E3 paragraph 9.2 has a second or casting vote should there be equal numbers of votes for and against an item.  This provision makes it quite clear that the Chairman is entitled to vote on any item of business.  There is no restriction or limitation on how the second or casting vote should be exercised nor is there a requirement that the right be exercised at all.

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 21 November 2012.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 21 November 2012 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman 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.

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.

In advance of consideration of the Planning Applications, the Committee received a Late Sheet advising of additional consultation/publicity responses, comments and proposed additional conditions.  A copy of the Late Sheet is attached as an Appendix to these Minutes.

Address :      Land adj to 2 Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 3BE

                        Demolition of existing detached double garage & construction of a 2 bedroom bungalow, with new access and associated parking.

Applicant :    Mr & Mrs M Ciancio

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/12/03697/FULL relating to 2 Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 3BE be refused as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land at Warren Farm, Flitwick Road, Ampthill

                        Outline: Development of up to 410 dwellings, together with open space, accesses and surface water retention basin.

Applicant :    Denison Investments Ltd & Connolly Homes Plc.

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/12/01496/OUT relating to Land at Warren Farm, Flitwick Road, Ampthill be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land rear of 197 Hitchin Road, Arlesey, SG15 6SE

                        Change of use of land to use as a residential caravan site for 4 additional gypsy families, with a total of 8 caravans including no more than 4 static caravans.  Extension of hardstanding and erection of two amenity buildings and landscaping.

Applicant :    Mr Patrick Rooney

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/12/03535/FULL relating to Land rear of 197 Hitchin Road, Arlesey be delegated to the Head of Development Management to approve subject to consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Ward Members to amend the conditions.

Address :      21 Potton Road, Everton, Sandy SG19 2LD

                        Change of use to care home from adult residential home to residential childrens home.       

Applicant :    Mrs D Bavister

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/12/03433/FULL relating to 21 Potton Road, Everton, Sandy be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Kingdom Hall, 5 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade SG18 0AT

                        Brownfield development seeking demolition of existing outdated building and upgrade with a new building. 

Applicant :    Biggleswade Congregation of jehovah’s witnesses

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/12/02838/FULL relating to Kingdom Hall, 5 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Kingdom Hall, 5 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade SG18 0AT

                        Brownfield development seeking demolition of existing outdated building and upgrade with a new building.

Applicant :    Biggleswade Congregation of jehovah’s witnesses

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/12/02837/CA relating to Kingdom Hall, 5 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Northill Lower School, Bedford Road, Northill, Biggleswade SG18 9AH

                        Extend the perimeter fence of MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) by 1m in height.         

Applicant :    Northill Lower School

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/12/03455/FULL relating to Northill Lower School, Bedford Road, Northill, Biggleswade be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Totternhoe Lime and Stone Works, Knolls View, Totternhoe, Dunstable LU6 2BU

                        Change of use of part of the former Lime Works from B2 to End of Life Vehicle and Metal Recycling Facility with associated plant and the erection of a de-pollution building.   

Applicant :    Totternhoe Metal Recycling Ltd

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/12/00193/MW relating to Totternhoe Lime and Stone Works, Knolls View, Totternhoe, Dunstable be delegated to the Head of Development Management to approve subject to consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Executive Member for Sustainable Communities – Strategic Planning and Economic Development and the Ward Member to amend conditions.

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 16 January 2013 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 Monday 14 January 2012:

Chairman (or his nominee)

Vice-Chairman (or his nominee)

Cllrs:  P N Aldis

            D Bowater

A D Brown