The Chairman advised the Councillors and members of the public that the first item of the meeting would be filmed and that should they not wished to be filmed they would need to leave the meeting for that item.

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 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.

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the Special meeting of the Development Management Committee held on  21 July 2014 and meeting of Development Management Committee held on 30 July 2014.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the special meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 21 July 2014 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record and the minutes of the Development Management Committee held on 30 July 2014 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman as a correct record subject to the inclusion of Cllr P N Aldis, who was present at the meeting.

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.

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 :      6 Lincoln Way, Harlington, LU5 6NA

Change of use from "Sui Generis" Beauty Shop to A3 Cafe, with Deli & Curiosities areas.

Applicant :    Ms Cullen

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/14/02010/FULL relating to 6 Lincoln way, Harlington LU5 6NA be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Land Adjacent to The Guinea, Bedford Road,

            Moggerhanger

Erection of 18 dwellings with highway, services, hardstanding and external works.

Applicant :   Berwick Homes/Charles Wells Ltd

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/14/01818/FULL relating to Land Adjacent to The Guinea, Bedford Road, Moggerhanger be deferred for two cycles to allow discussions between the officers and the applicant regarding affordable housing options.

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 delegated to the Interim Assistant Director of Planning to refuse the application for the reasons as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

A motion to refuse the application was made by Cllr Chapman MBE and seconded by Cllr Nicols.    

A request for a recorded vote, was made by Cllr Nicols.

Upon being put to the vote to refuse the application the following vote was recorded:

Councillors: Aldis, Birt, Bowater, Brown, Chapman, Clark, Collins, Nicols, Shadbolt and Young. 

Voted in accordance with the proposal to refuse the application.

No Councillors voted against the recommendation to refuse the application.

Councillors: Blair, Shingler and Matthews abstained.

The recommendation was won 10 for, 0 against and 3 abstained.

Address:       64 High Road, Beeston, Sandy, SG19 1PB.

Temporary siting for a period of 12 months for a timber clad office building at 64 High Road, Beeston.

Applicant:     BG Timber

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/14/02362/FULL relating to 64 High Road, Beeston, Sandy SG19 1PB be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       The Norman King, Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4HN.

Conservation Area Consent: For Demolition of remains of former Norman King building and removal of associated hard standing prior to redevelopment of the site as set out in a further application.

Applicant:     MGM Hotels Ltd

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/14/00263/CA relating to The Norman King, Church Street, Dunstable LU5 4HN be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Former Norman King PH, Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4HN

Demolition of remains of existing former Norman King PH and removal of plant equipment adjacent to the Old Palace Lodge, Erection of two storey building to accommodate 12 No. aparthotel rooms, thatched covered parking structure, alterations to hotel entrance, introduction of revised access, and associated works.

Applicant:     MGM Hotels Ltd

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/14/01924/FULL relating to The Norman King PH, Church Street, Dunstable LU5 4HN be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Land Rear of 100-114 Common Road, Kensworth.

Retention of  building as constructed and change of use to offices (Resubmission of CB/14/01297).

Applicant:     Mr R Gill

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/14/02569/FULL relating to Land rear of 100-114 Common Road, Kensworth be delegated to the Interim Assistant Director of Planning to refuse the application for the reasons set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       Roundabout at Grovebury Service Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9HH.

Sign boards which are free standing, post mounted with text graphic details to front of signs and powder coated to the back.

Applicant:     Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/14/01693/ADV relating to  Roundabout at Grovebury Service Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:       20 Phoenix Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3YW.

Erection of first-floor rear extension (revised scheme CB/14/01075/FULL).

Applicant:     Mr and Mrs Honey

RESOLVED

That Planning Application No. CB/14/02527/FULL relating to 20 Phoenix Close, Leighton Buzzard 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 Tuesday 23 September 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 Monday 22 September 2014.