If any

The Chairman of the Committee advised that the Order of Business would be varied as follows:

Items 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 16 would be considered in the morning session.

Items 16, 9, 12, 14, 17, 18, 13 and 19 would be considered in the afternoon session.

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

The Chairman provided the members of the public with an overview of how an application would be considered including the running order of speakers.

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  22 May 2013.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 22 May 2013 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record, subject to a correction on page 7 which should read:

“Prior to consideration of Item 11 – Councillors T Nicols and P N Aldis left the chamber”.

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 :      Paradise Farm, The Causeway, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4BA

                        Change of use for the stationing of one residential static caravan and two touring caravans and parking for two associated vehicles and a portaloo.

Applicant :    Mr Gumble

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/00985/FULL relating to Paradise Farm, The Causeway, Clophill, Beds MK45 4BA be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.  Subject to a site plan being submitted and approved in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Ward Member.

Address :      Plot 1, Magpie Farm, Hill Lane, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9DP

Variation of Conditions No. 2 & 6 on Planning Permission Application MB/05/01478/FULL dated 16/02/2006. Vary condition 2 to allow the stationing of 7 caravans, including up to 7 static caravans. Amend condition 6 to refer to the site layout plan submitted with this application.

Applicant :    Mr N Connors

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/01378/VOC relating to Plot 1, Magpie Farm, Hill Lane, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade SG18 9DP be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.  Subject to a site plan being submited within 1 month and approved in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Ward Member and the additional sewage condition.

Address :      The Stables, Stanbridge Road, Great Billington, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9JH

Variation of Conditions: 2 & 5 of planning permission CB/10/03217/FULL - Retention of Gypsy caravan site for 7 families with a total of two static caravans and six touring caravans including hardstanding and landscaping. Additional names to be added to Condition 2 and Condition 5 to say 'No more than twelve caravans shall be stationed on the Site at any time, of which ten caravans shall be residential static caravans'.

Applicant :    Ms Brien

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/01223/VOC relating to The Stables, Stanbridge Road, Great Billington, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9JH be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.  Subject to a condition relating to sewage, a revised condition regarding the fencing and an informative regarding the second gate. 

Address:       Barretts Yard, Crawley Road, Cranfield

Change of use from B8 to B8 with B1(c)

Applicant:    Grafton Motorcycles

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/01040/FULL relating to Barretts Yard, Crawley Road, Cranfield be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Land at New Road, Clifton, Shefford

Erection of 77 dwelling including affordable housing, an equipped area of play, access and associated works.

Applicant:     Taylor Wimpey Ltd & Mr T Cook

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/01208/FULL relating to Land at New Road Clifton, Shefford be deferred for one cycle to allow Officers time to address issues raised.

Address:       Land to r/o 24-68 Byford Way and 27-31 Garland Way, Billington Park, Leighton Buzzard

Changed of use of open space to residential gardens.

Applicant:    Mr King

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/12/01590/FULL relating to Land to r/o 24-68 Byford Way and 27-31 Garland Way, Billington Park, Leighton Buzzard be refused as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Oak Tree Farm Potton Road, Biggleswade, SG18 0EP

Change of use of site and buildings from Light industrial / retail / store / showroom / workshop / restaurant to School. External alterations including revised parking layout / landscaping / play areas and new fencing. Subdivision of land to separate existing house. New windows and doors.

Applicant:     Ermine Education Trust

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/01292/FULL relating to Oak Tree Farm, Potton Road, Biggleswade SG18 0EP be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Roecroft Lower School, Church Road, Stotfold SG5 4NE

Move modular buildings to different locations, extend existing building, internal and external refurbishment and alterations.

Applicant:    Willmott Dickson Construction

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/01235/FULL relating to Roecroft Lower School, Church Road, Stotfold SG5 4NE be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Land on the East Side of Biggleswade Road, Potton

Outline Application: mixed use development comprising 151 dwellings, employment premises, site for community hall, open space and new access (all matters reserved).

Applicant:     Potton Enterprises Ltd Linxcroft Leach Partnership

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/00921/OUT relating to Land on the East Side of Biggleswade Road, Potton be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       6 Shaftesbury Drive, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4FS

Change of use of store and lobby adjoining detached garage and annexe over detached garage from ancillary residential accommodation to separate self contained residential accommodation.  (Retrospective).

Applicant:     Mr Watts

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/12/03287/FULL relating to 6 Shaftesbury Drive, Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4FS be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Dukeminster Estate,  (South West Corner) Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4HU

Demolition of all existing buildings on the site and redevelopment for the construction of 83 no. Extra Care Flats for Older Persons with communal areas, support facilities and retail unit.

Applicant:     Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/01276/REG3 relating to Dukeminster Estate, (South West Corner) Church Street, Dunstable LU5 4HU be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Dukeminster Estate, (Central & North) Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4HU

The demolition of all buildings on the site and redevelopment for up to 170 residential dwellings together with improvements to the existing access road, associated vehicular parking and landscaped areas.

Applicant:     Lionsgate Properties No1 and No2 Ltd

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/01368/OUT relating to Dukeminster Estate, (Central & North) Church Street, Dunstable LU5 4HU be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Land at 59 & 69 The Green, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG54AN

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 Land at 59 & 69 The Green, Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4AN be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       1 Carlisle Close, Dunstable, LU6 3PH

Front Dormer  (Extension to approved loft conversion CB/12/02192/Full)

Applicant:     Mr Hollick

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/01838/FULL relating to 1 Carlisle Close, Dunstable LU6 3PH 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 17 July 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 Wednesday 17 July 2013:

Chairman (or his nominee)

Vice-Chairman (or his nominee)

Cllrs:  P N Aldis

            K Janes

            T Nicols