The Chairman of the Committee advised that the Order of Business would be varied to consider item 8 first and the remainder of the agenda would be considered in order.

The Chairman advised that due to Officer illness and holidays the report on Planning Enforcement Cases where formal action has been taken would be brought to the 6 November 2013.

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 discussion 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 number 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.

RESOLVED

That the Minutes of the Special meetings of the Development Management Committee held on the 28 August and 4 September be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 11 September 2013 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

In advance of consideration of the Planning Applications the Committee received a Late Sheet advising it 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.

During consideration of some of the Applications the Committee received representations from members of the public in accordance with the Public Participation Procedure as set out in Annex 3 of Part A4 of the Constitution.

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/03029/VOC relating to Eagle House, 135 Potton Road, Biggleswade SG18 0ED be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/02733/FULL relating to Bell Farm, 15 Dunstable Road, Studham, Dunstable LU6 2QG be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/02682/VOC relating to 3 Olivers Lane, Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4DH be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/03036/FULL relating to 38 Barford Road, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3ND be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes and including the removal of the permitted development rights for roof extensions.

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/02801/FULL relating to 84 Miles Avenue, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3LG be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/02731/FULL relating to Crooked Oak, Bridle Way, Toddington, Dunstable Lu5 6HS be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/13/02862/FULL relating to 3 Kestrell Road, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1RB be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

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 4 November 2013:

Chairman (or his nominee)

Vice-Chairman (or his nominee)

Cllrs:  P N Aldis

            R Berry

            D Bowater