Councillors and members of the public were advised by the Chairman that the order of business would be varied and considered as follows:

After 10.00am: 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 9 & 17

After 1.30pm: 14, 13, 8, 16 & 15

Following the lunch break, the afternoon session the order of business was as follows:

Items 13, 11,12, 9, 17, 14, 15, 8 & 16

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

The Chairman reminded Councillors and members of the public that the meeting would be filmed and available for viewing on the Council’s website.

The Chairman advised that a site inspection had been undertaken by most of the Committee in respect of all of the applications 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 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 meeting of the Development Management Committee held on  19 August 2015.

(previously circulated)

RESOLVED

that the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on the 19 August 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.

To consider the report of the Director of Regeneration and Business 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 where action has been taken, as identified in the report of the Director of Regeneration and Business, be 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  to the West of Mill Road, Cranfield

Outline planning application for the demolition of the existing dwellings at 47 and 49 Mill Road and the erection of up to 230 dwellings and associated infrastructure, with all matters reserved except for access.

Applicant : Gladman Developments Ltd

RESOLVED

that, Planning Application No. CB/14/05007/OUT relating to Land to the West of Mill Road, Cranfield be granted, subject to the completion of a S106 Planning Obligation and as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address : Land off Chapel End Road, Houghton Conquest

Outline application: of up to 125 dwellings with associated landscaping, public open space and infrastructure with all matters reserved except for access.

Applicant : Gladman Developments Ltd

RESOLVED

that, Planning Application No. CB/15/01362/OUT relating to Land off Chapel End Road, Houghton Conquest be deferred for up to two cycles to allow access discussions with the applicant.

Address: 32 - 34  Silver End Road, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PP

Proposed demolition of 2 No semi-detached properties and the erection of 1 No detached and 1 pair of semi-detached dwellings

Applicant: Mr Dove

RESOLVED

that, Planning Application No. CB/15/02290/FULL relating to 32-34 Silver End Road, Haynes, Bedford MK45 3PP be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address: Prebendal Farm, Grove Road, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BZ

Outline Development: Redevelopment of land previously used as a farm yard to residential use for 8 detached houses (market) and 4 semi detached houses (social use).

Applicant: Brickhill Properties GP Ltd

RESOLVED

that, subject to the prior consultation of the Secretary of State, in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Consultation)(England) Direction 2009, conditions and the completion of a Section 106 Agreement, the Development Infrastructure Group Manager be authorised to grant Planning Application No. CB/15/00275/OUT regarding Prebendal Farm, Grove Road, Slip End, Luton LU1 4BZ. 

Address: Land Off Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LE

Re-plan of plot numbers 73 to 85, 201 to 219 and 189 to 192 to replace 36 dwellings with 39 and associated works granted consent under ref CB/12/03205/RM

Applicant: Barratt Homes Ltd, Northampton

RESOLVED

that, Planning Application No. CB/15/02652/FULL relating Land off Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0LE, be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address: 145 Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LD

Erection of 6 detached dwellings and new access from Bedford Road

Applicant: Mr Steele

RESOLVED

that, Planning Application No. CB/15/02172/FULL relating to 145 Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0LD be granted as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address: Fen End Industrial Estate, Fen End, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BA

Demolition of the existing industrial unit and construction of 10 no. 2 bed flats with associated parking and landscaping

Applicant: Stotfold Motor Centre

RESOLVED

that, Planning Application No. CB/15/01897/FULL relating to Fen End Industrial Estate, Fen End, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BA  be refused as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address: Land adjacent to and to the north west of Vauxhall Motors, Luton Road, Chalton

Erection of Distribution Centre with associated office accommodation, access, earthworks, landscaping, parking and ancillary works.

Applicant: AXA Real Estate Ltd & General Motors Ltd

RESOLVED

that, subject to the prior consultation of the Secretary of State, in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Consultation)(England) Direction 2009, the completion of a Section 106 Agreement, the Development Infrastructure Group Manager be authorised to grant Planning Application No. CB/15/00979/FULL referring to land adjacent to and to the north west of Vauxhall Motors, Luton Road, Chalton as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address: 226 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AY

Proposed new dwelling including demolition of a part of the existing dwelling

Applicant: Jackson Lane Homes Ltd

RESOLVED

that, Planning Application No. CB/15/02666/FULL relating to 226 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3AY be granted as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address: Former site of Windy Willows Nursery, Sundon Road, Houghton Regis

Demolition of existing site buildings and proposed residential redevelopment comprising up to 30 new homes (Resubmission of application CB/15/00524/OUT)

Applicant: Southern & Regional Limited

RESOLVED

that, subject to the consultation of the Secretary of State, in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Consultation)(England) Direction 2009, the completion of a Section 106 Agreement, the Development Infrastructure Group Manager be authorised to grant Planning Application No. CB/15/02223/OUT relating to the Former site of Windy Willows Nursery, Sundon Road, Houghton Regis as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address : 52 Clifton Road, Henlow, SG16 6BL

Demolition of existing storage building & erection of 8 No. 3 bed houses with carport and associated parking.

Applicant : Skillmaster Limited

RESOLVED

that, Planning Application No. CB/15/02304/FULL relating to 52 Clifton Road, Henlow SG16 6BL be granted as set out in the Schedule appended to these minutes.

Address: 45 Meadow Walk, Henlow, SG16 6HJ

Front and rear dormer

Applicant: Mr & Mrs Eary

RESOLVED

that, Planning Application No. CB/15/02818/FULL relating to 45 Meadow Walk, Henlow, SG16 6HJ be granted as set out in the Schedule appended to the minutes.

Under the provisions of the Members Planning Code of Good Practice, Members are requested to note that Site Inspections will be undertaken on  Monday 12 October 2015.

RESOLVED

that all members of the Committee be invited to conduct site inspections on Monday 12 October 2015.