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.

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 July 2014.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 2 July 2014 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

AGREED

that the monthly update of planning enforcement cases as identified in the report where formal action had been taken were received.

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 :      1A Hatch, Sandy, SG19 1PT

                        Erection of two attached dwellings following demolition of existing bungalow.     

Applicant :    Mr & Mrs Westwood

RESOLVED

That planning application No. CB/14/01026/FULL relating to 1A Hatch, Sandy be delegated to the Interim Assistant Director of Planning to approve as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      Three Star Caravan Park, Bedford Road, Lower Stondon

                        Variation of Condition no. 6 on planning application MB/08/02355/FULL: Notwithstanding the submitted suggested layouts the applicant shall submit a definitive layout drawing to be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.  Such a layout shall ensure that no mobile home shall be sited within a distance of 11m from the east site boundary.  Vary to allow the siting of a further mobile home.

Applicant :    Tingdene Parks

RESOLVED

That planning application No. CB/14/02292/VOC relating to Three Star Caravan Park, Bedford Road, Lower Stondon be deferred for the reasons as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land West of 71 Woburn Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0AP

                        Conversion, alteration and extension of barn to form single dwelling.  Creation of basement under barn.  Erection of secure bin/cycle store.  Construction of passing bay.           

Applicant :    Jeffrey Charles Emmett Planning Consultancy

RESOLVED

That planning application No.CB/14/2051/FULL relating to Land West of 71 Woburn Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard  be delegated to the Interim Assistant Director of Planning to approve the application as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      95 High Street, Henlow SG16 6AB

                        Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling.           

Applicant :    Mr & Mrs Hyde

RESOLVED

That planning application No. CB/14/01360/FULL relating to 95 High Street, Henlow be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Flitwick Leisure Centres, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1TH

                        Construction of a new leisure centre, external multi-use games area, landscaping and associated parking with 265 bays (including accessible parking) on the existing playing field adjacent to the existing leisure centre.  Leisure centre facilitie include; 25m 8 lane pool with spectator seating, 13x8m learner pool, wet change village, 120 station fitness suite, 4 court sports hall with changing facilities, 3No. dance studios, café with pool views and external seating.         

Applicant :    Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOlVED

That planning application No. CB/14/01967/REG3 relating to Flitwick Leisure Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Flitwick Leisure Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1TH

                        Outline Application: 72 no. dwelling units and associated roads, areas of play and regarding of open space.  

Applicant :    Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

That planning application No. CB/14/02174/REG3 relating to Flitwick Leisure Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land to North West of Maulden Road, South of A507, Flitwick

                        A change of use from agricultural land to country park with associated access and parking provision.      

Applicant :    Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

That planning application No. CB/14/01384/REG3 relating to Land to the North West of Maulden Road, South of A507, Flitwick be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Under the provisions of the Members Planning Code of Good Practice Members are requested to note that Site inspections will be undertaken on Thursday 29 July 2014.

RESOLVED

That under the provisions of the Members Planning Code of Good Practice all Members of the Committee and Substitutes are invited to attend the Site Inspections on Tuesday 26 August 2014.