Agenda and minutes

Councillor Dee declared that he had pre-determined agenda item 4 as he had previously expressed his opposition to the development of this site. He indicated that he wished to speak as Ward Member for Tuffley but would leave the meeting during the Committee’s deliberations and the decision.

Councillor Toleman declared a disclosable prejudicial interest in agenda item 6 as he was a trustee of Llanthony Secunda Priory Trust.

To approve as a correct record the non-exempt minutes of the meeting held on 5 July 2016.

The non-exempt and exempt minutes of the meeting on 5 July 2016 were confirmed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Application for determination:-

Outline application for the erection of up to 250 homes including demolition of existing agricultural buildings, the provision of new access, landscaping and open space (access to be determined now, all other matters reserved) on land south of Grange Road.

The Principal Planning Officer presented his report which detailed an outline application for the erection of up to 250 homes including demolition of existing agricultural buildings, the provision of new access, landscaping and open space (access to be determined now, all other matters reserved) on land south of Grange Road.

He drew Members’ attention to the late material which contained an update on the issues identified at paragraph 8.1 of the report, additional responses from Severn Trent Water and the Environmental Health Officer and a revised recommendation from the Development Control Manager.

Councillor Dee as a Ward Member for Grange Ward addressed the Committee.

Councillor Dee stated that he had declared an interest in this application as he had made known his opposition to development of this site on many previous occasions and had pre-determined the application. He would therefore leave the Chamber and take no part in the Committee deliberation and the decision on this application.

He stated that a lot of information would be presented by Tuffley Matters.

He expressed concerns on the impact on the congestion on Stroud Road which he believed impacted on every road junction this side of St Paul’s and the impact of the development at Hunts Grove was yet to be felt.

He had been told that the £1 million for St Barnabas roundabout was for improvements to pedestrian and cyclist safety and the costs for dealing with motor traffic would be in the region of £20-30 million. There was no space for road improvements to be implemented.

He expressed concerns regarding the provision of schools and surgeries and the lack of plan to fund and provide those facilities to the south of the City.

He advised Members to listen carefully to Tuffley Matters and then withdrew from the meeting.

Sarah Sharpe of Tuffley Matters addressed the Committee in opposition to the application.         

Ms Sharpe advised the Committee that she was representing Tuffley Matters a local residents group that had submitted an on-line petition containing 987 names opposed to the application.

In February 2016 they had been told that the site was not relevant to the Joint Core Strategy as it was under 500 homes but the JCS Inspector’s Interim Report referred to land south of Grange Road and land at Brookthorpe/Whaddon as potential land to be considered for development.

She noted that the JCS housing requirement projection now exceeded both the Office of National statistics and the Census housing projections.

Tuffley Matters had contacted the JCS Programme Officer in order to put their case to the Inspector.

They had been informed that the interim report had been provided to the JCS Authorities without prejudice to the Inspector’s Final Report to enable the JCS Authorities to consider their options in moving forward.

The Programme Officer had stated that his understanding of the Authorities response was that they would not be bringing land south of Grange Road or land at Brookthorpe/Whaddon into the JCS through a modification.

In light of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 38.

Application for determination:-

A new two storey extension to provide disabled children therapies including reconfiguration of the playground and parking areas at Milestone School, Longford Lane.

The Development Control Manager presented the report which detailed an application for a new two storey extension to provide disabled children therapies including reconfiguration of the playground and parking areas at Milestone School, Longford Lane.

He drew Members’ attention to the late material which contained responses from the Lead Local Flood Authority and Severn Trent Water together with an amended Officer’s recommendation.

He advised that no representations had been received from members of the public.

The Vice-Chair welcomed the application and commended the school for bringing the application forward.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions in the report and the following:-

Condition

No development (with the exception of site preparation and excavation) shall be commenced until a Detailed Drainage Strategy has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Strategy should be supported by evidence of ground conditions and modelling of the scheme to demonstrate it is technically feasible, along with a timetable for implementation and completion. The Strategy shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason

To ensure the development is provided with a satisfactory means of drainage and thereby preventing the risk of flooding. It is important that these details are agreed prior to the commencement of development as any works on site could have implications for drainage in the locality.

Condition

No development (with the exception of site preparation and excavation) shall take place until an exceedance flow routing plan for flows above the 1 in 100 years event with allowance for climate change has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The proposed scheme shall identify exceedance flow routes through the development based on proposed topography with flows being directed to highways and areas of public open space. Flow routes through gardens and other areas in private ownership will not be permitted. The scheme shall subsequently be completed in accordance with the approved details before the development is first brought into use/occupied.

Reason

To ensure the health and safety of owners/occupiers of the site and to minimise the risk of damage to property. It is important that these details are agreed prior to the commencement of development as any works on site could have implications for the health and safety of owners/occupiers and visitors to the site.

Condition

No part of the development hereby permitted shall be occupied until a SUDS maintenance plan for all SuDS/attenuation features and associated pipework has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved SUDS maintenance plan shall be implemented in full in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions.

Reason

To ensure the continued operation and maintenance of drainage features serving the site and avoid flooding.

Condition  

Prior to commencement of development (with the exception of site preparation and excavation), evidence of water company consent shall be submitted to and approved in writing to the Local Planning Authority sufficient to accommodate the maximum permitted discharge rate.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 39.

Application for determination:-

Erection of a commercial unit to serve a mixture of Use Class B1 (business) and B8 (storage and distribution) uses (amended plans) on land adjacent to 2 Hemmingsdale Road.

Councillor Toleman had declared an interest in this application as a trustee of Llanthony Secunda Priory Trust and withdrew to the public gallery during consideration of this item.

The Principal Planning Officer presented her report which detailed an application for the erection of a commercial unit to serve a mixture of Use Class B1 (business) and B8 (storage and distribution) uses (amended plans) on land adjacent to 2, Hemmingsdale Road.

She referred to the late material which contained a further representation from Llanthony Secunda Priory Trust maintaining their objection to the application and a representation from a local resident expressing concerns regarding parking.

She displayed material samples and demonstrated how the brick samples had been matched to brickwork on the priory wall.

A Member believed that the revised plans and materials were a great improvement on the plans presented to the previous meeting and he believed that Officers had done well to secure the improvements.

RESOLVED that the Development Control Manager be authorised to grant consent subject to the conditions in the report and the satisfactory completion of a Unilateral Undertaking to secure a financial contribution of £3,000 for flood alleviation works as detailed in the report.

Application for determination:

Proposed new workshop building and new surfacing for parking/storing of motor vehicles at SMH Fleet Solutions, Naas Lane.

The Principal Planning Officer presented her report which detailed an application for a proposed new workshop building and new surfacing for parking/storing of motor vehicles SMH Fleet Solutions, Naas Lane.

She drew Members’ attention to the location plan attached to the report which was incorrect and displayed a correct version. The presentation to the Committee included photographs submitted by a local resident showing the access arrangements to his property and the parking of car transporters on adjacent roads.

She reported that the Tree Officer was now satisfied and the environmental health officer had no objection subject to the imposition of conditions.

The Vice-Chair welcomed the application for the increased employment but expressed concerns regarding the parking of car transporters. The Principal Planning Officer advised that the application would free up space for car  transporters to access the existing site.

A Member questioned the disparity between hours of operation and hours for deliveries. The Vice-Chair believed that was to enable car transporters to gain access to the site after operating hours and park overnight to await unloading the next day.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions in the report.

To receive the report of the Senior Planning Compliance Officer detailing the level and nature of enforcement activity undertaken by the Planning Enforcement team between January and June 2016 together with an update on formal action being taken against more serious planning breaches.

Members considered the report which detailed the level and nature of enforcement activity undertaken by the Planning Enforcement Team between January and June 2016 together with an update on formal action being taken against more serious planning breaches.

He displayed a number of photographs illustrating recent work including:-

·         Unauthorised fence Severn Road

·         Provender Mill demolition

·         Extension in excess of Permitted Development rights

·         Home not built in accordance with submitted plans

·         Car park lighting

·         Lidl unauthorised hours

·         Unsuitable frosted glass.

·         Epney Road car repairs (not commercial activity)

·         Untidy land at Elmbridge Road

·         Complaint alleging extension – covered way

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

To consider a schedule of applications determined under delegated powers during the month of June 2016.

Consideration was given to a schedule of applications determined under delegated powers during the month of June 2016.

RESOLVED that the schedule be noted.

Tuesday, 6 September 2016 at 6.00pm.

Tuesday, 6 September 2016 at 6.00 p.m.