Councillor Smith expressed a personal interest in agenda item 8, Gloucester Quays Outlet Centre, because of her role on the Gloucester Heritage Urban Regeneration Company.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 3^rd April 2012.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 3^rd April 2012 were approved and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Please note - Representations received for this application are attached at the end of the report.

Person to contact: Development Services Group Manager, 01452 396781

Members considered an application from Grantchester Properties (Gloucester) Limited and Tesco Stores Limited for the demolition of existing buildings at land off Gavel Way (Tesco) and their replacement with a new class A1 food store and class A1 non-food retail store(s), relocated petrol filling station, car wash, new access arrangements, car parking and landscaping.  The application had previously been considered by the Committee on 1^st and 6^th December 2011 when it had been resolved that the application be referred to the National Planning Casework Unit along with the authority’s resolution to grant permission subject to conditions and the satisfactory completion of a legal agreement. 

The Principal Planning Officer explained that the application had not been ‘called in’ by the Department for Communities and Local Government and that whilst the legal agreement was approaching completion, the application had not yet been determined.

The application had been brought back to the Committee because of the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which immediately cancelled all previous national planning policy and required the application to be assessed against the NPPF.  Members were advised that after taking into account the publication of the NPPF that there was no change to the Officers’ previous conclusions on the application.

Ms Dorothy Runnicles addressed the Committee

Ms Runnicles explained that she was representing 220 residents at the St Oswald’s Park Village who would be most affected by the proposals.  The residents, many of whom were vulnerable people, were concerned about the potential reduction in parking spaces, loss of open space, security risks and problems with access to parts of the Village.  Ms Runnicles sought clarification on how the Section 106 monies would be spent and whether any proportion of it could be allocated directly to the Village to offset the effect of the redevelopment on its residents.

The Principal Planning Officer outlined the elements of the Section 106 package which was intended to mitigate against the impact of the redevelopment.    The Committee was reminded that the application had only been referred back for consideration because of the publication of the NPPF, that all issues had been thoroughly explored at the meetings on 1^st and 6^th December 2011 and that there was no change to the Officers’ previous conclusions.

RESOLVED

That there be no change to the resolution of the 1^st December 2011 Planning Committee (as adjourned to 6^th December 2011), other than to confirm that the National Planning Policy Framework has been taken into account in the Council’s determination of the application, and that delegated authority be given to the Development Control Manager to update the reasons for the agreed conditions to reflect the publication of the NPPF.

Please note - Representations received for this application are attached at the end of the report.

Person to contact: Development Services Group Manager, 01452 396781

The Chair confirmed that the application had been deferred prior to the start of the meeting because of the introduction of new material by the applicants which obliged Officers to re-appraise the application.

Person to contact: Development Services Group Manager, 01452 396781

Members considered an application from Mr Vincent Jones for the erection of a pergola and retention of weathering aviaries at the Barn Owl Centre, Netheridge Farm.  The application proposed to vary condition 19 on planning permission 09/00184/FUL to retain temporary aviaries for the accommodation of rescued birds. 

The Principal Planning Officer drew Members’ attention to the Late Material which had been circulated which proposed an amended condition 4 for application 12/00156/FUL.  The Late Material also set out that no representations had been received in respect of 12/00308/FUL at the close of the consultation period on 7^th May 2012 and that the Development Control Manager had revised his recommendation to grant planning permission subject to a revision to condition 19 as detailed.

RESOLVED

That applications 12/00156/FUL and 12/00308/FUL be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report and the revised conditions set out in the Late Material.

Please note - Representations received for this application are attached at the end of the report.

Person to contact: Development Services Group Manager, 01452 396781

Members considered an application from Gloucester City Council for the erection of two timber barns for the storage of plant and machinery, with solar panels, yard and new access road at the Barn Owl Centre, Netheridge Farm.  The Committee noted that one letter of representation had been received requesting that consideration be given to planting to mitigate the visual impact of the buildings.  The Principal Planning Officer advised that the buildings were of an agricultural nature and would not detract from the Landscape Conservation Area.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report.

Please note - Representations received for this application are attached at the end of the report.

Person to contact: Development Services Group Manager, 01452 396781

Members considered an application from Gloucester Quays LLP relating to Blocks L, M, N, and P, Gloucester Quays Outlet Centre.  The application had previously been considered at the 6^th March 2012 Planning Committee when delegated authority was given to the Development Control Manager to grant planning permission subject to conditions and the securing of a Travel Plan by legal agreement or by condition.  As planning permission had not yet been granted, the application had been referred back to the Committee in the light of the publication of the NPPF.  The Principal Planning Officer advised that the publication of the NPPF did not alter Officers’ previous conclusions and advice on the application.

RESOLVED

That there is no change to the resolution of the 6^th March 2012 Planning Committee, other than to confirm that the National Planning Policy Framework has been taken into account in the Council’s determination of the application and that delegated authority be given to the Development Control Manager to update the reasons for the agreed conditions to reflect the publication of the NPPF.

Please note - Representations received for this application are attached at the end of the report.

Person to contact: Development Services Group Manager, 01452 396781

Members considered an application from Modular Building Adaptations for a single storey extension to the rear of 44 Hatfield Road to provide a lobby and ground floor bedroom for disabled use.  The application had been referred to the Committee because the property is under the control of Gloucester City Homes and is owned by the City Council.  The Principal Planning Officer advised that one letter of representation had been received from the occupier of the adjoining property requesting that notice of the start of the works be given.  Members noted that the impact of the extension was mitigated by the use of white render and by it having a flat roof.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report.

Person to contact: Development Services Group Manager, 01452 396781

Members considered an application from Aviva Life and Pensions (UK) Limited for the erection of a ramp to the south west side of 35 King’s Walk (the ‘Golden Egg’ building).  The application had been referred to the Committee because of the City Council’s freehold interest in the land.

The Committee noted that on 7^th April 2011, conservation area consent had been granted to demolish the building and the Members recorded their disappointment that this had not been implemented.

RESOLVED

1.     That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report;

2.     That the Principal Planning Officer write a letter on behalf of the Planning Committee to the applicant to convey its firm wish that the earlier demolition consent be implemented, and its concern that after this consent was granted an application to construct the access ramp should be made;

3.     To notify the City Council’s Corporate Property Department of the letter to the applicants under part 2;

and

4.     Notify the City Council’s Licensing Department of the permission being granted as it was believed there may be a street vendor who utilises the adjacent land.

To note the report of the Senior Planning and Compliance Officer.

The Senior Planning Compliance Officer briefed the Committee on the level and nature of enforcement activity undertaken by the Planning Enforcement Team between January and March 2012 and its comparison with activity in previous years.  Details and an update on formal action being taken against more serious planning breaches, including the results of legal actions undertaken, were also outlined and Members were shown ‘before’ and ‘after’ photographs to illustrate some of the successful work carried out by the Team.

The Committee noted that the Planning Enforcement Team continued to deal with a high number of enquiries and successfully maintained a high level of desired outcomes following approaches to those responsible for planning breaches, and, where necessary, the use of formal and legal powers.

RESOLVED

That the report be noted.

To note the report of the Senior Planning Compliance Officer

The report before Members updated them on new Section 106 agreements entered into, contributions received, and any other benefits realised as a result of Section 106 agreements, between October 2011 and March 2012.

The Senior Planning Compliance Officer advised the Committee that one new agreement had been signed for the Greyfriars GLOSCAT sites during the monitoring period. 

Future work included the exploration of a possible role for the City Council as a collecting authority for the Community Infrastructure Levy which could provide a potential income stream for the Authority.

Members were pleased to note the progress being made by the Section 106 Monitoring Officer.

RESOLVED

That the report be noted.

·               Appeals Lodged

·               Appeal Update Report

Person to contact: Development Services Group Manager, 01452 396781

The Principal Planning Officer briefed Members on matters for report comprising appeals lodged and an appeal update report.  The Committee noted that no appeals had been lodged since the April Planning Committee and that as at 23^rd April 2012 there were 7 appeal applications in progress.

RESOLVED

That the report be noted.

Person to contact: Development Services Group Manager, 01452 396781

Members considered a schedule of delegated decisions which had been taken during the period 1st to 29^th February 2012.

RESOLVED

That the report be noted

12^th June 2012 at 18.00 hours

12^th June 2012 at 18.00 hours.