Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor James Leppard.

Councillor Simon Carter attended as a substitute for Councillor James Leppard.

Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any matters on the agenda.

Councillor John Steer declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 8 (HW/FUL/23/00200) as a Ward Councillor for Staple Tye.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 16 August 2023 are agreed and signed as a correct record by the Chair.

At the discretion of the Chair, the following procedure will apply to the consideration of planning items:-

*           Planning Officer presents reports.

*           Comments invited from members of the public who have registered with the Governance Support Section (01279 446055) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, as follows:

-           3 (maximum) against an application.      

                        -           3 (maximum) for an application.

                        -           each speaker is limited to 3 minutes (maximum).

*           Comments invited from the applicant/agent for a maximum of 3 minutes (who has also given at least 24 hours notice to the Governance Support Section) of their wish to speak.

*           Councillors’ questions and clarifications.

*           Officers respond to the technical planning questions raised as directed by the Chair.

*           Councillors debate and make a decision.

RESOLVED that the procedure was noted.

The Committee received an application and report (HW/FUL/22/00220) for the proposed development of 2no two bed – three person and 3no three bed – five person dwellings for social rent.

Representations were heard from one councillor, Councillor Dan Swords.

Councillor Nicky Purse proposed (seconded by Councillor John Steer) to amend condition 3 to reduce construction hours to 9:00-16:00.

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions in the report and an amendment to condition 3:

A     Amendment to condition 3: No demolition or construction work whatsoever shall take place beyond the hours of 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays and no demolition or construction work whatsoever shall take place on Sundays or public holidays.

The Committee received an application and report (HW/FUL/23/00200) for the erection of 24 no. C3 residential apartments and Class E commercial space with new hard & soft landscaping and associated parking.

Representations were heard from one councillor, Councillor Dan Swords.

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions in the report.

Any references received after the publication of this agenda will be circulated separately.

None.

Such other business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be received as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the minutes.

None.