If any

The Chairman informed the Committee and the public that items 1 – 13 would be considered in the morning.

Item 12 would be considered last.

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

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

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 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 13 February 2013.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 13 February 2013 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record subject to the recording of

·                    Councillor Blair having declared a Personal and Prejudicial  interest and withdrawing from the meeting  in respect of Item 6, 7 and 8 Maulden Footpath No. 28.

·                    Councillors Aldis and Drinkwater declaring a Personal and Prejudicial interest in item 11 due to their membership on Aragon Housing Association and withdrawing from the meeting.

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 the consideration of the Planning Applications, the committee received a Late Sheet advising of additional consultation/publicity responses, comments and proposed additional conditions. 

Address :      15 The Avenue, Flitwick

                        Change of Use of current dwelling to form Children’s Nursery including associated alterations to property and site.

Applicant :    Merry Poppets Ltd.

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/13/00470/FULL relating to 15 The Avenue, Flitwick be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      Land at Moreteyne Farm, Wood End, Marston Moretaine

                        Outline Application: mixed use development on 14.5ha comprising up to 125 dwellings including affordable housing on 4.15ha, employment uses (class B1 and B8) on 7.01ha, allotments, landscaping, balancing ponds and amenity space on 3.34ha.       

Applicant :    Hallam Land Management Ltd.

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/11/04445/OUT relating to Land at Moreteyne Farm, Wood End, Marston Moretaine be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      Land at East of Marston Gate Distribution Park, Badgers Rise, Brogborough, Bedford MK43 0ZA

                        Outline: Erection of a storage and distribution warehouse (Use Class B8) with ancillary office space, car parking, landscaping, access and associated works.         

Applicant :    Prologis UK Ltd.

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/12/04484/OUT relating to Land to East of Marston Gate Distribution Park, Badgers Rise, Brogborough be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      35 to 39 High Street, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0DP

                        Conversion of 35 to 39 High Street, Cranfield to one dwelling with single storey side and rear extentions and conversion of roof space to create a first floor.

Applicant :    Hartwell Trust

RESOLVED

That Planning Application CB/12/04207/FULL relating to 35 to 39 High Street, Cranfield be refused as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      35 to 39 High Street, Cranfield, Beds MK43 0DP

                        Conversion of 35 to 39 High Street, Cranfield to one dwelling with single storey side and rear extensions and conversion of roof space to create a first floor.

Applicant :    Hartwell Trust

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/12/04208/LB relating to 35 to 39 High Street, Cranfield be refused as set out in the scheduled appended to these minutes.

Address :      Shelton Farm, Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0LP

                        Outline: Removal of existing buildings and erection of five detached dwellings and change of use from scrapyard to own use land.

Applicant :    Westhaven Estates

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/12/03121/OUT relating to Shelton Farm, Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moretaine be approved, subject to the completion of an Agreement under S106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to secure – contributions towards Education, Affordable Housing and open space with distinct wildlife habitat areas, as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      27 High Street, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3NL

                        Single storey side and rear extensions, enlargement of front dormer, and new driveway       

Applicant :    Mr Smith

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/13/00359/FULL relating to 27 High Street, Blunham be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      Stables rear of 50 High Road, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3PJ

                        Reserved Matters: following Outline planning permission CB/12/00645 erection of 20 dwellings together with associated garaging infrastructure.

Applicant :    Bloor Homes (South Midlands)

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/12/04464/RM relating to Stables rear of 50 High Road, Shillington be refused as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      Land at 59 & 69 The Green, Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4AN

                        Reserved Matters: Residential development of 33 dwellings (pursuant to outline planning permission CB/10/02061/REN dated 31 August 2010).           

Applicant :    Abbey New Homes

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/12/01722/RM relating to 59 & 69 The Green, Stotfold be deferred for one cycle to enable issues concerning Public Protection to be addressed.

Address :      32 Astwick Road, Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4AT

                        Erection of 3 dwellings.       

Applicant :    Mr T Saunders

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No 32 Astwick Road, Stotfold be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      Hadrian Lower School, Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable LU5 4SR

                        Construction of a two classroom modular unit.     

Applicant :    Hadrian Academy

RESOLVED

That Planning Application CB/12/04305/FULL relating to Hadrian Lower School, Hadrian Avenue, Dunstable be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      11 Medley Close, Eaton Bray, Dunstable LU6 2DX

                        Erection of side dormer bedroom extension and front porch.

Applicant :    Mr Michael Simkins

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/13/00089/FULL relating to 11 Medley Close, Eaton Bray be refused as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      The White House, High Street, Eggington, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9PQ           

                        Biomass boiler system to be installed.

Applicant :    Mr Janes

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/13/00242/FULL relating to The White Horse, High Street, Eggington, Leighton Buzzard be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      Touchwood, Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3JE

                        Retention and use of detached timber outbuilding as beauty therapy business           

Applicant :    Mrs P Goodwin

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/12/04446/FULL relating to Touchwood, Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      20 The Maltings, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4BS

                        Erection of two storey rear extension (resubmission of CB/13/00098/FULL)  

Applicant :    Mrs C Lake

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/13/00664/FULL relating to 20 The Maltings, Leighton Buzzard be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      Home Farm, Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9PU

                        Permission is sought for change of use of land to a residential caravan site for one Romani Gypsy family.  The pitch to contain one static caravan, one touring caravan and parking for two vehicles with associated hardstanding, one portaloo and one septic tank.  (Retrospective). 

Applicant :    Mr John & Mrs Debbie Price

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/12/03622/FULL relating to Home Farm, Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these minutes.

Members are advised that the Committees next meeting will not be held until 24 April 2013 following the Annual General Meeting.

As a result, and in accordance with Appendix A of the Code of Practice for the Conduct of Site Inspections required prior to 24 April 2013, the Assistant Director of Planning Services and Monitoring Officer in consultation with the Chairman of the Committee will determine arrangements to include appointing Members.

RESOLVED

That as a result of the next Committee meeting being scheduled after the Annual General meeting of the Council and in accordance with Appendix A of the Code of Practice for the Conduct of Site Inspections required prior to the Committee meeting on 24 April 2013, the Assistant Director of Planning Services and Monitoring Officer in consultation with the Chairman of the Committee determine arrangements to include appointing Members.