If any

The Chairman of the Committee advised that the Order of Business would be varied.  Item 7 would be considered prior to the consideration of Item 6.

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

Subject to the 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 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 27 March 2013.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 27 March 2013 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 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 :      Dukeminster Estate (South East Corner), Church Street, Dunstable

                        New build care home and upgrade existing road.           

Applicant :    Quantum Care Developments Ltd.

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/00710/FULL relating to Dukeminster Estate (South East Corner), Church Street, Dunstable be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      St Christopher Lower School, Dunstable

                        Temporary Module Double Classroom Unit, Landscaping and additional pedestrian access           

Applicant :    St Christopher’s Academy

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/13/01069/FULL relating to St Christopher Lower School, Dunstable be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      30 Beecroft Way, Dunstable

                        Single storey rear extension

Applicant :    Miss S Cochrane

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/00867/FULL relating to 30 Beecroft  Way, Dunstable be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      2 Milebush, Leighton Buzzard

                        Two storey side extension and room over garage.          

Applicant :    Mrs L Knott

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/00920/FULL relating to 2 Milebush, Leighton Buzzard be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      White Gables Farm, Moggerhanger

                        Erection of office building and change of use to mixed use – horticulture and haulage.

Applicant :    R A Andersons & Sons

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/12/04284/FULL relating to White Gables Farm, Moggerhanger be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      The Boot, 110 High Street, Langford

                        Change of use of public house to dwelling and erection of Gospel Hall

Applicant :    Norseman Construction Ltd

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/00492/FULL relating to The Boot, 110 High Street, Langford be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land adjacent to 94 Ampthill Road, Flitwick

                        Change of use of land from agricultural to D2 (assembly & leisure) and associated landscaping.  It is proposed to use the land for outdoor sports and recreation – playing fields with 1 full sized and 6 junior pitches.          

Applicant :    Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/00333/REG relating to Land adjacent to 94 Ampthill Road, Flitwick 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 22 May 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 20 May 2013:

Chairman (or his nominee)

Vice Chairman (or his nominee)

Cllrs:   Aldis

            Bowater

            Berry