Agenda and minutes
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Declarations of Interest To receive from Members, declarations of the existence of any disclosable pecuniary, or non-pecuniary, interests and the nature of those interests in relation to any agenda item. Please see Agenda Notes. Minutes: Councillor Toleman declared a personal and prejudicial interest in agenda item 5, application 15/00169, by virtue of his friendship with the applicant. |
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To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 4 August 2015.
Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 4 August 2015 were confirmed and signed by the Chair as a correct record. |
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Please note that any late material relating to the applications detailed below will be published on the website as a supplement in the late afternoon of the day of the meeting.
Additional documents:
Minutes: Members’ attention was drawn to the late material in respect of agenda items 5, 6 and 7 which had been published on the internet as a supplement to the agenda. |
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Land at 70 Tuffley Crescent- 15/00169/FUL PDF 170 KB Application for determination.
Contact: Development Control Tel: (01452) 396783 Minutes: Councillor Toleman having declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this application took no part in the debate or vote.
The Principal Planning Officer presented her report which detailed an application for the demolition of 70, Tuffley Crescent and the erection of seven dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping.
Russell Randford addressed the Committee in support of the application
Mr Randford advised Members that the application had been submitted in February and he was disappointed that it had taken seven months to be determined. He was surprised by the Officer’s recommendation to refuse the application which he believed was an attempt to protect a perceived heritage building.
He explained that prior approval for demolition had been sought and deemed consent for demolition was in place. Number 70 was in poor structural condition and number 72 had recently been extended and rebuilt with a changed frontage.
He questioned the first reason for refusal which stated the demolition of the house would cause harm, resulting in an odd appearance and negative impact on the remaining part of the building.
He noted that the neighbour at number 72 was supportive of the proposal and confirmed that the appropriate demolition notice had been served on Building Control.
He referred to the second recommended reason for refusal on grounds of noise and disturbance to the detriment of the present level of amenity enjoyed by the surrounding residential properties. He advised Members that the proposed access was similar to a number of applications which had been granted in the City and which would be cited at any appeal. He referred in particular to 7, Podsmead Road where there had been no mention of noise or disturbance.
He advised Members that the developers of the land to the rear of this proposal had confirmed that they had no interest in this site.
Andrea Dowle addressed the Committee in objection to the application
Ms Dowle advised that she was speaking on behalf of her own family and the occupiers of five neighbouring properties. She had moved into Tuffley Crescent in 2011 and considered it to be a pretty and quiet street. The proposal for the access to seven properties opposite her home would affect the amenity of her property. She had concerns relating to the adverse effects of the proposed density, parking, extra traffic and access.
She noted that the houses in Tuffley Crescent were currently well spaced and residents were mindful of the forthcoming development of the former chemical works which would also result in an increase in traffic and noise.
There was a lack of information regarding refuse collection and she was concerned that bins would be left in Tuffley Crescent on a permanent basis.
Councillor Dallimore, as Ward Member for Podsmead, addressed the Committee.
Councillor Dallimore advised that some of the nearby residents had made objections and others had not, for fear of reprisals. She supported the views expressed by the previous speaker.
She supported the heritage statement at paragraph 4.2 of the report ... view the full minutes text for item 27. |
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Albion House, 77 Southgate Street- 15/00672/COU & 15/00674/LBC PDF 160 KB Application for determination.
Contact: Development Control Tel: (01452) 396783 Minutes: The Senior Planning Officer presented his report which detailed an application for the alteration and conversion of the listed building at Albion House at 77, Southgate Street, to provide nine apartments within Albion House, two apartments within the rear coach house, a terrace of four dwellings to the rear courtyard and a new build four storey block comprising seven apartments fronting on to Southgate Street.
He referred to the late material which contained updated information on drainage, education and viability together with a revised recommendation.
The Chair welcomed the proposal and asked Officers to ensure that an appropriate boundary treatment to No 1 Albion Street is secured and that there would be no overlooking issues.
Councillor Hilton believed that the application should be welcomed as Albion House had been derelict for a number of years. He believed that the retention of the coach house was important, the 22 dwellings were needed in the City and the development would smarten up Southgate Street.
Councillor Toleman believed that any applications like this should be welcomed in Southgate Street.
RESOLVED that, subject to the Local Lead Flood Authority confirming that there are no objections to the drainage strategy and the clarification of the precise sum required for education contributions, the Development Control Manager be authorised to grant planning permission and listed building consent subject to the following conditions and the completion of the unilateral undertaking to secure contributions towards education provision:
Planning permission - 15/00672/COU
Condition 1 The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 18 months from the date of this permission.
Reason To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
Condition 2 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved submitted forms, supporting information and amended drawing nos.21416/10 Rev.A, 11 Rev.B, 13 Rev.A, 12 Rev.A, 14 Rev.B and 15 Rev.B received by the Local Planning Authority on 28th May 2015 as well as any other conditions attached to this permission.
Reason To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans and in accordance with policies contained within Second Deposit City of Gloucester Local Plan (2002).
Condition 3 No development outside the footprint of Block A (as shown in Plan 21416 DWG No.13), other than demolition down to ground floor slab only, shall take place within the application site until the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted by the applicant and approved in writing by the local planning authority.
Reason To make provision for a programme of archaeological mitigation, so as to record and advance understanding of any heritage assets which will be lost, in accordance with paragraph 141 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Policies BE.36, BE.37 & BE.38 ... view the full minutes text for item 28. |
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Westgate Leisure Area- 15/00145/DDD PDF 240 KB Application for determination.
Contact: Development Control Tel: (01452) 396783 Minutes: The Development Control Manager presented his report which detailed an application by Gloucester City Council for landscape and engineering works to enhance existing public open space including the creation of footpaths, footbridges, fishing and viewing platforms, BMX track, realignment of existing car parking, entrance gates and fencing, wetland habitat features, scrapes and seasonal ponds at Westgate Leisure Area, St Oswald’s Road.
He noted that many elements of the works proposed could be undertaken as permitted development. He confirmed that the proposal was classed as flood appropriate development.
He drew Members’ attention to the revised recommendation contained in the late material and confirmed that the Highway Authority now had no objection.
Councillor Smith welcomed the proposal that would bring this much loved area back into use and she believed that the BMX track would be well used.
Councillor McLellan questioned the availability of toilets at the leisure area. He was advised that the existing toilets were not usable in their current state and refurbishment would depend on the availability of funding.
Councillor Lugg noted that the development would have to withstand flooding at regular intervals.
Councillor Hilton believed that the leisure area was an important open space in the City although it was difficult to access. He hoped that the paths, in particular the north-south route were wide enough for shared use by cyclists and pedestrians.
Councillor Toleman was advised that the lake would be repaired if funding permitted.
Councillor Etheridge was advised that the BMX Club members would be primary users of the facility with public use at other times.
Councillor Dee believed that the reintroduction of boats on the boating lake would be a welcome attraction in the summer. He was advised that there was nothing in the current application to preclude this.
Councillor Lewis asked that the provision of facilities for disabled anglers be considered as the access to the lake was comparatively easy. He noted that the proposed BMX track was to a competition standard.
RESOLVED that, subject the Environment Agency confirming that they had no objection to the application, the Development Control Manager be authorised to grant planning permission subject to appropriate conditions relating to the following matters:-
· commencement of development
· contaminated land
· approved drawings
· land levels
· provision of visibility splays at access point prior to use of BMX facility
· submission of Traffic Management & Parking Plan prior to events involving greater than 50 vehicles at the BMX facility
· any other conditions required by the Environment Agency
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Delegated Decisions PDF 107 KB To consider a schedule of applications determined under delegated powers during the month of June 2015.
Minutes: Consideration was given to a schedule of applications determined under delegated powers during the month of June 2015.
RESOLVED that the schedule be noted. |
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Mr Aeron Rees Minutes: The Development Control Manager introduced Mr Aeron Rees who had recently been appointed to the post of Assistant Planning Officer with the Council.
The Chair and Members welcomed Mr Rees and wished him well for his time with the City Council.
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Date of next meeting Tuesday 6 October 2015 at 18.00 hours.
Minutes: Tuesday, 6 October 2015 at 6.00 pm. |