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 the order of business would be considered as set out 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 17 December 2014.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 17 December 2015 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.

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 :      Motorcycle Track South of, Stanbridge Road, Great Billington

                        Application to vary conditions 3, 4 & 5 of permission reference SB/TP/95/0176 to allow operation of the site during the following periods 1 October to 30 April (winter months) Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am till 1pm and 1.30pm till 4pm (3 days per week) and bank holidays from 10am till 2pm and the increase in the number of bikes on site at any given time from 7 to a maximum of 18.        

Applicant :    Dunstable MX

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/14/03678/VOC relating to Motorcycle Track South of Stanbridge Road, Great Billington be delegated to the Development Infrastructure Group Manager to approve in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and ward representatives as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      The Red Lion, 1 Station Road, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2PZ

                        Change of use from public house (A4) to one residential unit (C3).

Applicant :    Mr D Blundell

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/14/04070/FULL relating to The Red Lion, 1 Station Road, Potton be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      River House, 6 Firs Path, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JG

                        First floor side extension and extension to rear balcony.        

Applicant :    Mr Brian Carter

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/14/04511/FULL relating to River House, 6 The Firs, Leighton Buzzard be delegated to the Development Infrastructure Group Manager to be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      2 Lakefield Avenue, Toddington, Dunstable LU5 6DB

                        Demolition of sun room and utility.  Erection of rear extension, front extensions and pitched roof to front.  

Applicant :    Mr & Mrs N Costin

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/14/04656/FULL relating to 2 Lakefield Avenue, Toddington be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

To receive and consider a Bi-annual update of Development Management Performance.

The Committee received and considered a report of the Development Infrastructure Group Manager providing information of the Development Management performance.

RESOLVED

That the six monthly update of Development Management performance statistics as set out at Appendix a to the submitted report be noted.

Under the provisions of the Members Planning Code of Good Practice, Members are requested to note that Site Inspections will be undertaken on Thursday 8 January 2015.

RESOLVED

that all Members and Substitutes be invited to attend site inspections to be held on Monday 9 February 2015.