Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence from Members.

Apologies were received from Cllrs M Le Poidevin.

To receive information on any changes in the membership of the Committee.

Note – When a member of a Committee is unable to attend a meeting of a Committee or Sub-Committee, the relevant Political Group Leader (or their nominated representative) may, by notice to the Monitoring Officer (or their nominated representative) prior to the meeting, appoint a substitute member from within the same Political Group. The contact details on the front of this agenda should be used for notifications. 

There were no substitute members.

Councillors are required to comply with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 and the Council's Code of Conduct regarding Disclosable Pecuniary Interests.

Councillors are also required to disclose any other interests where a Councillor is a member of an external body or organisation where that membership involves a position of control or significant influence, including bodies to which the Council has made the appointment in line with the Council's Code of Conduct.

Declarations received will be reported at the meeting.

There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interest.

Cllr S Bartlett declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 6a as he was a AFC Bournemouth season ticket holder.

To confirm and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Meeting held on 5 September 2019.

The minutes of the Planning Committee held on 5 September 2019 were confirmed as a correct record and signed.

To receive any requests to speak on planning applications which the Planning Committee is considering at this meeting.

The deadline for the submission of requests to speak is 12 noon on Wednesday 2 October 2019. Requests should be submitted to Democratic Services using the contact details on the front of this agenda.

Further information is contained in the Protocol for Public Speaking at Planning Committee which is available on the Council’s website at the following address:

https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/documents/s2380/Protocol%20for%20Public%20Speaking%20at%20Planning%20Committee.pdf

There were a number of requests to speak from members of the public and from Ward Councillors. These were heard as and when the relevant item was considered.

To consider the planning applications as listed below, and any updates from relevant planning officers to be circulated 24 hours prior to the meeting.

See planning application reports circulated at 6a-6h.

The running order in which planning applications will be considered will be finalised and published online by Democratic Services as soon as possible after 12 noon on the day before the meeting.

Members will appreciate that the copy drawing attached to planning application reports are reduced from the applicants’ original and detail, in some cases, may be difficult to read. The submitted drawings can be viewed on the application file at the relevant local planning office or by using the relevant planning register for this meeting, online at:

https://planning.christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk/search.aspx?auth=1&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

https://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/planningbuilding/CurrentPlanningApplications/PlanningApplicationRegister.aspx

https://www.poole.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning/planning-applications/find-a-planning-application/

Development Plans for the BCP Council area are available to view online at:

https://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/planningbuilding/PlanningPolicy/Local-Plan-Documents/Local-Plan-Documents.aspx

https://www.poole.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy-and-guidance/

https://www.christchurch.gov.uk/planning-buildings-land/planning-policy/christchurch/christchurch-borough-council-local-plan.aspx

The Committee received planning application reports, copies of which had been circulated and copies of which appear as Appendices A – H to these minutes in the Minute Book. Further to this, the Committee received an update sheet in relation to the applications, a copy of which had been circulated and which appears as Appendix I to these minutes in the Minute Book. The Committee considered the planning applications as set out in Minutes 71 to 78 below.

(Bearwood and Merley Ward)

APP/19/00867/F

Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission APP/17/01196/F as described in that description of development to replace approved plans with new plans for the site, landscape, main pavilion, indoor pitch, spectator stand, roofs, groundskeeper's store and security lodge.

Recommendation:Grant in accordance with the recommendations detailed within the report

(Bearwood and Merley Ward)

Application Number: APP/19/00867/F

Development Considered: Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission APP/17/01196/F as described in that description of development to replace approved plans with new plans for the site, landscape, main pavilion, indoor pitch, spectator stand, roofs, groundskeeper's store and security lodge.

Representations at Meeting:

In Objection: Marion Pope

In Support: Karl Kradick

Ward Councillor: Cllr D Brown

RESOLVED that the Application be granted planning permission in accordance with the recommendation detailed within the report.

Voting: For – Unanimous

(Queens Park Ward pre-May 2019)

7-2019-4932-E

Change of use of Children's Hostel (Class C2) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) - Regulation 3

Recommendation: Grant in accordance with the recommendation detailed within the report.

(Queens Park Ward pre-May 2019)

Application Number: 7-2019-4932-E

Development Considered: Change of use of Children's Hostel (Class C2) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) - Regulation 3

Representations at Meeting:

In Objection: Fiona Merritt and Rod Sessions

In Support: Colette Riggs

Ward Councillor: NONE REGISTERED

RESOLVED that the Application be granted planning permission in accordance with the recommendation detailed within the report.

Voting: For – 10;                 Against – 4;             Abstentions - 0

(Bournemouth Central Ward)

7-2019-7755-B

Erection of a 5 storey block of 11 flats with parking, bin and cycle storage

Recommendation: Grant in accordance with the recommendation detailed within the report

(Bournemouth Central Ward)

Application Number: 7-2019-7755-B

Development Considered: Erection of a 5 storey block of 11 flats with parking, bin and cycle storage

Representations at Meeting:

In Objection: NONE REGISTERED

In Support: NONE REGISTERED

Ward Councillor: NONE REGISTERED

RESOLVED that the Application be Granted planning permission in accordance with the recommendation detailed within the report

Voting: For – Unanimous

(Queens Park Ward)

7-2019-2983-I

Erection of a block of five flats with parking, refuse facilities and integral bike store

Recommendation: Grant in accordance with the recommendation detailed within the report

(Queens Park Ward)

Application Number: 7-2019-2983-I

Development Considered: Erection of a block of five flats with parking, refuse facilities and integral bike store

Representations at Meeting:

In Objection: Jim Dipple

In Support: Matt Stevens

Ward Councillor: Cllr M Anderson

RESOLVED that the Application be granted planning permission in accordance with the recommendation detailed within the report and subject to the following additional condition:

“18. The proposed first floor balconies on the front elevation shall be provided with 1.8m high privacy screens in accordance with a scheme to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The privacy screens shall be sited on the outer side east and west elevations facing Nos.37 and 41 Queens Park Avenue before the development hereby approved is first occupied in full or in part and thereafter maintained and retained for that purpose.

Reason: To protect the privacy of occupiers of the adjoining dwelling in accordance with saved Policy 6.10 of the District Wide Local Plan and Policy CS41 of the Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy (October 2012).”

Voting: For – 12;                 Against – 0;             Abstentions - 2

(Poole Town Ward)

APP/19/00420/C

Use of Unit D13 for Storage Purposes

Recommendation: Grant in accordance with the recommendations detailed within the report.

(Poole Town Ward)

Application Number: APP/19/00420/C

Development Considered: Use of Unit D13 for Storage Purposes

Proposal moved and seconded for temporary permission for five years

Representations at Meeting:

In Objection: John Sprackling

In Support: Danielle Lawrence

Ward Councillor: Cllr M Howell

RESOLVED that the Application be granted planning permission in accordance with the recommendation detailed within the report and as updated by the planning update sheet.

Voting: For – 12;                 Against – 1;             Abstentions – 1

NOTE: Cllr P Hall left the Meeting at 4:16pm

(Poole Town Ward)

APP/19/00465/C

Change of use from A1/A2 to create 6 car parking spaces including minor external works

Recommendation: Grant in accordance with the recommendation detailed within the report.

(Poole Town Ward)

Application Number: APP/19/00465/C

Development Considered: Change of use from A1/A2 to create 6 car parking spaces including minor external works

Representations at Meeting:

In Objection: John Sprackling

In Support: Danielle Lawrence

Ward Councillor: Cllr M Howell

RESOLVED that the Application be granted planning permission in accordance with the recommendation detailed within the report and as updated by the planning update sheet.

Voting: For – Unanimous

(Hamworthy Ward)

APP/19/00821/F

Internal alterations, loft conversion and incorporation of two dormers to the property.

Recommendation: Grant in accordance with the recommendation detailed within the report.

(Hamworthy Ward)

Application Number: APP/19/00821/F

Development Considered: Internal alterations, loft conversion and incorporation of two dormers to the property.

Representations at Meeting:

In Objection: James Cain and Judith Weldon

In Support: NONE REGISTERED

Ward Councillor: Cllr M White (written representation)

Additional condition to remove PD rights for alteration to roof

RESOLVED that the Application be granted planning permission in accordance with the recommendation detailed within the report and as updated by the planning update sheet and subject to the following additional condition:

4.         Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or any subsequent re-enactments thereof:-

(i)            no further windows/dormer windows (other then those expressly authorised by this permission) shall be constructed at first floor level (such expression to include the roof and wall) to all elevations of the extension hereby permitted; and

(ii)          no further alterations shall be made to the windows at first floor level (such expression to include the roof and wall) to all elevations of the extension hereby permitted.

Reason -

To avoid loss of privacy to adjoining properties and in accordance with Policy PP27 of the Poole Local Plan (November 2018). 

Voting: For – 10;                 Against – 1;             Abstentions - 2

(Canford Heath Ward)

APP/19/01064/F

Increase roof height to provide bathroom and two additional bedrooms.

Recommendation: Refuse, for the reasons detailed within the report.

(Canford Heath Ward)

Application Number: APP/19/00821/F

Development Considered: Internal alterations, loft conversion and incorporation of two dormers to the property.

Representations at Meeting:

In Objection: NONE REGISTERED

In Support: Jeremy Issacs

Ward Councillor: Cllr C Matthews

RESOLVED that the Application be refused in accordance with the recommendation detailed within the report.

Voting: For – 11;                 Against – 0;             Abstentions - 2