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 varied and considered as follows: Items 8, 11, 7, 6, 12, 13, 10 and 9.

The Chairman advised that a site inspection had been undertaken by all Members of the Committee in respect of every application 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 11 February 2015. 

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 11 February 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:        Land R/o Powage House, Church St, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes MK17 8HE

Demolition of existing warehouse to the rear of Powage House with the erection of two detached dwellings and associated car parking.

Applicant:      Abbeymill Homes Limited

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/15/00132/FULL relating to Land rear of Powage House, Church Street, Aspley Guise be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:        7 Goodwood Close, Clophill

                        Conversion of loft with 3 dormer windows and rooflights.

Applicant:      Mr & Mrs K Garwood

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/15/0077/FULL relating to 7 Goodwood Close, Clophill be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:        Land to the rear of The Wrestlers, 126 Church Street, Langford, Biggleswade SG18 9NX

Erection of 10 no. dwellings with access, parking, associated landscaping and public open space.

Applicant:      Rowan Homes (NHH) Limited

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/09/05154/TP relating to Land to the rear of The Wrestlers, 126  Church Street, Langford be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:        Goods Yard, Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS

The erection of 22 No. affordable housing units with access, parking, bund and acoustic fencing, and landscaping.

Applicant:      North Hertfordshire Homes

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/14/04276/FULL relating to Goods Yard, Cambridge, Langford be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      25 Millbank, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1AS

                        Change of use of the property from residential to a mixed use of residential and chiropody surgery, which would result in the garage being converted into a clinic room.      

Applicant :    Mrs Cohen

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/15/00095/FULL relating to 25 Millbank, Leighton Buzzard be delegated to the Development infrastructure Group Manager to approve the application.

Address :      Land at Valley Farm, Leighton Road, Soulbury, Bucks

                        Other Authority Consultation: Outline planning permission with means of access to be determined and all other matters reserved for mixed used development including residential uses (C3) – some 300 dwellings, Employment use (B1), Commercial (A1 – A5 inclusive), Leisure and Community (D2) and Ambulance Waiting Facility (Sui Generis) Land uses and associated roads, drainage, car parking, servicing, footpaths, cycleways and public open space/informal open space and landscaping.        

Applicant :    Paul Newman Homes

Consultee:   Aylesbury Vale District Council

RESOLVED

That the consultation response of an objection relating to Planning Application no CB/15/00210/OAC, Land at Valley Farm, Leighton Road, Soulbury as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes be issued to Aylesbury Vale District Council.

Address:        23 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LS

                        Proposed part garage conversion.

Applicant:      Mr Mardell

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/15/00299/FULL relating to 23 High Street, Meppershall be delegated to the Developmnet Infrastructure Group Manager to approve as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address:        The Paddocks, Springfield Road, Eaton Bray, Dunstable, LU6 2JT

                        Change of use from residential home for the elderly to domestic

dwelling.

Applicant:      Mr K Janes

RESOLVED

that Planning Application no. CB/15/00239/FULL relating to The Paddocks, Springfield Road, Eaton Bray 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 7 April 2015.

RESOLVED

That all Members of the Committee be invited to conduct site inspections to be undertaken on Tuesday 7 April 2015.