Agenda and minutes

Members of the committee should declare any interests which fall under the following categories:

a)    disclosable pecuniary interests (DPI);

b)    other significant interests (OSI);

c)    voluntary announcements of other interests.

There were no declarations of interest.

To consider and approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 16 January 2024.

The minutes of the meeting held on 16 January 2024 were submitted, approved and signed by the Chair.

To receive and note the minutes of the meeting held on 22 January 2024.

The minutes of the meeting held on 22 January 2024 were submitted, approved and signed by the Chair.

Listed Building Consent for replacement of windows.

Listed Building Consent for replacement of windows.

Parish Councillor Roger Joyce spoke on behalf of the applicant.

Proposed by Councillor Paul Thomas

Seconded by Councillor Clive Goddard

To approve the application on the grounds that it would not be detrimental or harmful to the area and would increase heat and energy savings.

(Voting: For 3; Against 6; Abstentions 2)

Upon being put the vote was LOST

Proposed by Councillor M Blakemore

Seconded by Councillor Anita Jones and

Resolved: To defer the application to allow officers to explore alternative replacement window options with the applicant.

(Voting: For 8; Against 0; Abstentions 3)

Conversion of Cheriton Parc House to 31 x one and two bedroom apartments, and the development of 19 purpose built 1 and 2 bed apartments, the redevelopment of land to the rear to create a total of 36 dwellings (comprising 20 x 3 bedroom two storey dwellings and 16 x 4 bedroom 3 storey height townhouses) with associated landscaping and parking.

Conversion of Cheriton Parc House to 31 x one and two bedroom apartments, and the development of 19 purpose built 1 and 2 bed apartments, the redevelopment of land to the rear to create a total of 36 dwellings (comprising 20 x 3 bedroom two storey dwellings and 16 x 4 bedroom 3 storey height townhouses) with associated landscaping and parking.

The Development Management Team Leader informed that a further comment had been received objecting to the development with regards to the financial set up of the company which members will note is not a planning material consideration

Guy Holloway, architect spoke in support of the application.

Proposed by Councillor Mrs Jenny Hollingsbee

Seconded by Councillor Paul Thomas and

Resolved:

1.       That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out at the end of the report and the applicant entering into a s106 legal agreement securing 22% Affordable Housing, 5% Custom Build, Open Space, NHS and KCC Contributions (as detailed within the Report) and that delegated authority be given to the Chief Planning Officer to agree and finalise the wording of the conditions and the legal agreement and add any other conditions or obligations that he considers necessary.

2.       That condition 22 be strengthened, providing clarity as to the on-site parking restrictions.

3.       Include condition that ensures that if any trees die within the first 5 years, they are replaced like for like.

(Voting: For 10; Against 1; Abstentions 0)

Change of use of existing outbuilding and erection of 2 Polytunnels to breeding and retail of fish (part retrospective).

This application was withdrawn at the request of the agent in advance of the meeting taking place.

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a pair of semi detached dwellings (resubmission of Y19/1072/FH).

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a pair of semi detached dwellings (resubmission of Y19/1072/FH).

The Development Management Team Leader updated members in that he had received a further letter of objection from an existing objector on overlooking ground this has been covered within the report.

There is also a change to paragraph 7.31 which should state the appeal Inspector did find the scheme acceptable on the grounds of neighbouring living conditions and not as stated in the paragraph.

Proposed by Councillor Clive Goddard

Seconded by Councillor Paul Thomas and

Resolved:

1.       That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out at the end of the report and that delegated authority be given to the Chief Planning Officer to agree and finalise the wording of the conditions and add any other conditions that he considers necessary.

2.       That an informative be added to ask the applicant to consider a soft landscape at the front of the premises.

(Voting: For 9; Against 2; Abstentions 0)

Change of use and alterations to 8 no. apartments.

Change of use and alterations to 8 no. apartments.

Proposed by Councillor Paul Thomas

Seconded by Councillor Nicola Keen and

Resolved: That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out at the end of the report and any others that the Chief Planning Officer deems to be necessary.

(Voting: For 11; Against 0; Abstentions 0)

This report is for information only. It sets out the appeals determined since the previous Meeting of the Planning and Licencing Committee, together with commentary on each.

This report is for information only. It sets out the appeals determined since the previous Meeting of the Planning and Licencing Committee, together with commentary on each.

Resolved: Members noted report DCL/23/41.