The Chairman reminded Councillors and members of the public to silence their mobile phones for the duration of the meeting.

The Chairman advised of the death of Cllr Alan Shadbolt who had been both Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Development Management Committee  since 2009.  There was a minute silence.

The Chairman advised the Councillors and members of the public that the order of business would be varied and considered as follows: Items 9, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11.

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 March 2015.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Joint Management Committee held on the 11 March 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 :      Tree Tops, Heath Lane, Aspley Heath, Milton Keynes

                        Erection of detached two storey dwelling with access and garden.  

Applicant :    Mr Inchbald

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/14/04852/FULL relating to Tree Tops, Heath Lane, Aspley Heath, Milton Keynes be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address :      Silsoe Church of England VC Lower School, Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe

                        Construction of new 2 form entry lower school, pre school facilities, play areas and car parking.                     

Applicant :    Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/15/00256/FULL relating to Silsoe Church of England VC Lower School, Chestnut Avenue, Silsoe be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Roecroft Lower School, Buttercup Road, Stotfold, Hitchin

                        Demolition of existing pre-school structure.  Extensions and alterations to existing school building/site to provide 5no. additional classroom, creation of additional car park, revised playground arrangements, works to the fabric of the existing school including conversion of existing courtyard in Dining Area.

Applicant :    Children’s Services, Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/14/04865/REG3 relating to Roecroft Lower School, Buttercup Road, Stotfold, Hitchin be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Havannah Farm, Sutton Hill, Sutton

                        Outline Application: Re-instate farm house and rebuild as a four bedroom dwelling.      

Applicant :    Mr and Mrs Oakley

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/15/00240/OUT relating to Havannah Farm, Sutton Hill, Sutton be delegated to the Development Infrastructure Group Manager to approve as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      101 Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard

                        Detached garage with storage room over (revised application CB/14/01135/FULL).         

Applicant :    Mr Ridgway

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/15/00553/FULL relating to 101 Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard be refused as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      312 Manor Road, Woodside, Luton

                        Proposed car port with pitched roof over existing outbuilding.           

Applicant :    Mr Stay

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/15/00460/FULL relating to 312 Manor Road, Woodside, Luton 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 26 May 2015.

RESOLVED

That all Members of the Committee be invited to conduct site inspections to be undertaken on Tuesday 26 May 2015.