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 order of business would be taken as listed on the agenda.

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  2 April 2014.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 2 April 2014 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.

Personal Interests

Councillors Bowater, Berry, Collins, Chapman & Shadbolt declared a Personal interest in Agenda item 5 as they knew the Public Speaker.

In advance of consideration of the following 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.

Address :      Land rear of 100-114 Common Road, Kensworth

                        Retention of building as constructed and change of use to offices (Resubmission of CB/14/00634)

Applicant : Mr R Gill

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No CB/14/01297/FULL relating to Land rear of 100- 114 Common Road, Kensworth be deferred to enable Planning Officers to determine issues relating to ownership of the access road to the application site.

To receive an update on Houghton Regis North Site 1, Land on the northern edge of Houghton Regis.

The Committee received a written update and noted a verbal update on the Houghton Regis North Site 1.  The Judicial Review lodged by Luton Borough Council of the Secretary of States decision not to call in the planning decision would be held on 4 and 5 June 2014.  The Committee noted that in accordance with the resolution of the Development Management Committee held on 4 September 2013 (minute DM/13/6 refers) the Head of Development Management in consultation with the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Executive Member for Sustainable Communities - Strategic Planning and Economic Development had agreed the planning conditions and S106 Agreement.

To receive an update on the proposed CBC Local Development Order, Woodside Industrial Estate and surrounding area, Dunstable, to expand development rights for businesses.

The Committee noted an oral update concerning the Local Development Order, Woodside Industrial Estate and surrounding area, Dunstable which would help benefit and support existing businesses in the area.

Under the provisions of the Members Planning Code of Good Practice Members are requested to note that Site inspections will be undertaken on Monday 2 June 2014.

NOTED

That under the provisions of the Members Planning Code of Good Practice all Members of the Committee and Substitutes are invited to undertake Site Inspections on Monday 2 June 2014.