Apologies were received from Councillors JG Lester, G Lucas and RI Matthews.

In accordance with paragraph 4.1.23 of the Council’s Constitution, Councillors P Rone, JA Hyde and DC Taylor attended the meeting as substitute members for Councillors JG Lester, G Lucas and RI Matthews.

There were no declarations of interest.

Proposed residential redevelopment for five houses.

The application was approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation.

The Principal Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application and updates / additional representations received following the publication of the agenda were provided in the update sheet.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Gardiner, the applicant, spoke in support of his application.

In accordance with paragraph 4.8.2.2 of the Council’s Constitution, Councillor JF Knipe, the local ward member; and Councillor DC Taylor, the neighbouring ward member, commented on a number of issues, including:

·         The Committee were thanked for attending the site visit.

·         The application affected the Stoney Street more than the Vallets ward that it fell within.

·         The neighbouring ward member requested that the road be bought up to an adoptable standard; that the number of dwellings be limited to 5 plus the existing one as well as the provision of street lighting.

Members discussed the application and concurred with the local ward member in respect of the requirement for adequate street lighting. They added that at the site inspection they had been reassured by the case officer that the road would be constructed to an adoptable standard, they requested that this be added to the recommendation as a condition. The Principal Planning Officer advised that this would be part of the adoption process which would be the subject of local consultation

Members discussed the requirement for the Council to demonstrate a five year housing supply under the remit of the National Planning Policy Framework. The Committee were of the opinion that the situation required clarification and requested that further work be undertaken away from the meeting to address their concerns. It was considered that the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny department should research the issue further.

In response to the points raised, the Principal Planning Officer confirmed that the road would be constructed to an adoptable standard and that the issue of lighting would be determined at the reserved matters stage. In response to a further question she confirmed that the telegraph pole was being relocated to address highway safety by ensuring that the visibility splay was not obstructed.

The Committee referred to the importance of retaining a mature oak tree at the entrance to the site and it was confirmed that this was the intention.

Councillors Knipe and Taylor were given the opportunity to close the debate. They reiterated their opening remarks and requested that the application be approved.

RESOLVED

That outline planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.         A02 Time limit for submission of reserved matters (1 year permission)         

2.         A03 Time limit for commencement (2 years - outline permission)

3.         A04 Approval of reserved matters

4.         A05 Plans and particulars of reserved matters

5.         B01 Development in accordance with the approved plans

6.         C01 Samples of external materials

7.         G11 Landscaping scheme – implementation

8.         G04 Protection of trees/hedgerows that are to be retained

9.         H18 On site roads - submission of details

10.       H27 Parking for site operatives

11.       I51 Details of slab levels

12.       I55 Site Waste Management  ...  view the full minutes text for item 91.

Proposed construction of detached dormer bungalow.

The determination of the application was deferred pending a site visit.

The Principal Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application and updates / additional representations received following the publication of the agenda were provided in the update sheet.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Neale, a neighbouring resident, spoke in objection to the application.

In accordance with paragraph 4.8.2.2 of the Council’s Constitution, Councillor SJ Robertson, the local ward member, commented on a number of issues, including:

·         Belle Bank Avenue was a great display of 1950’s architecture.

·         The previous appeal at another site in Belle Bank Avenue was dismissed.

·         The Inspector stated that the area had a spacious characteristic and was worthy of protection.

·         An extension to the existing dwelling would be more appropriate.

Members discussed the application and were of the opinion that it would be beneficial for them to undertake a site inspection prior to any decision being made. They proposed a site inspection on the three grounds as set out in the resolution below.

Councillor Robertson was given the opportunity to close the debate. She welcomed a site inspection and chose to make no additional statement.

RESOLVED

THAT the determination of the application be deferred pending a site inspection on the following grounds:

a          the character or appearance of the development itself is a fundamental planning consideration;

b          a judgement is required on visual impact;

c          the setting and surroundings are fundamental to the determination or to the conditions being considered, and cannot reasonably be made without visiting the site in question.

Date of next site inspection:   27 November 2012

Date of next meeting:             28 November 2012