Agenda and minutes

It was noted that apologies had been received from Councillor Magee. Councillor Vaughan was present as substitute for the purposes of the meeting.

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the Planning and Rights of Way meetings held on 22^nd  November 2022 and 13^th December 2022 and to deal with any matters arising.

RESOLVED: that the minutes of the Planning and Rights of Way meetings held on 22 November 2022, and 13 December 2022, be approved and signed as a correct record.

Report of the Head of Transport and Planning recommending that conditional approval be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Transport and Planning in respect of an application for planning permission for the proposed development at the above address recommending that the application be conditionally approved.

Conversion from Bingo Hall (Sui Generis Use) to Church (Use Class F1).

The presenting officer provided an update to the report, recommending an additional condition, set out in full below, in respect of the number and layout of car parking within the site.

Louise Castelli (Chair of the Janson Road Resident’s Associate/objecting), Ian Knight, Knight Architectural Design (agent), Dr Abigail Oddoye (applicant), and Councillor Shields (ward councillor/objecting) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

Statements received from Tracey Beckerleg (local resident), Louise Meyrick (local resident), and Louise Castelli (Chair, Janson Road Residents’ Group)

were circulated to the Panel and read ahead of the meeting. All statements were published online prior to the meeting.

The Panel noted the concerns of residents and sought responses that reassured them that there was a proper management plan for the property that would address the concerns raised at the meeting.

At the request of Cllr Savage the Panel debated whether or not a restriction on any hot food offer should form part of the decision.  This was not considered necessary.

The Panel then considered the recommendation to grant conditional planning permission. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried.

RECORDED VOTE

FOR:  Councillors Coombs, Blatchford, J Payne, Prior, Savage, Windle.

AGAINST:

ABSTAINED: 

RESOLVED that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out within the report and any additional or amended conditions set out below:

1. Additional Conditions

Parking (Pre-Occupation)

The proposed 26 parking spaces (including two disabled spaces)  shall be marked out and provided in accordance with the plans hereby approved before the development first comes into use and shall thereafter be retained as approved for the sole use of the Church and its ancillary uses for the lifetime of the development.

Reason: To prevent obstruction to traffic in neighbouring roads and in the interests of highway safety.

Report of the Head of Transport and Planning recommending that conditional approval be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.

The Panel considered the report of the Head of Transport and Planning in respect of an application for planning permission for the proposed development at the above address recommending that the application be conditionally approved.

Erection of a two storey and first floor side extension including loft conversion and provision of additional hardstanding.

Statements received from Peter and Nadine Johnson (local residents), M Howarth (local resident) were circulated to the Panel and read ahead of the meeting. All statements were published online prior to the meeting.

The presenting officer reported to the Panel that there were no changes to the application.

The Panel then considered the recommendation that the application be conditionally approved. Upon being put to the vote the recommendation was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED: that planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out within the report.