Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence from Councillors.

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs A M Stribley and S Bartlett.

Cllr B Dunlop arrived at 1:15pm.

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 substitutes for this meeting.

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 interest for this meeting.

To confirm and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Meeting held on 9 January 2020.

The minutes of the meeting held on 9 January 2020 were confirmed and signed as an accurate record.

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 29 January 2020. 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, applicants and their representatives, and Ward Councillors, which were received when each application was considered.

To consider the planning applications as listed below.

See planning application reports circulated at 6a to 6c, as updated by the agenda addendum sheet to be published on 29 January 2020.

The running order in which planning applications will be considered will be as listed on this agenda sheet. Timings shown are approximate and included as a guide only.

The Chairman retains discretion to propose an amendment to the running order at the meeting if it is considered expedient to do so, but applications will not be considered earlier than the published time.

Members will appreciate that the copy drawings 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/

Councillors are advised that if they wish to refer to specific drawings or plans which are not included in these papers, they should contact the Case Officer at least 24 hours before the meeting to ensure that these can be made available.

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 following applications 6a to 6c will be considered from 1.00pm.

The Committee considered planning application reports, copies of which had been circulated and which appear as Appendices A – C 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 appears as Appendix D to these minutes in the Minute Book. The Committee considered the planning applications as set out in Minutes 125 – 127.

(Christchurch Town Ward)

8/19/1086/FUL 

Demolition of the existing building and construction of a replacement detached house and outbuilding.

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

(Christchurch Town Ward)

8/19/1086/FUL

Demolition of the existing building and construction of a replacement detached house and outbuilding.

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

Representations at meeting:

In Objection: Matt Stevens & Neil March

In Support: John Hammond & Tom Cullen

Ward Councillor: None Registered

RESOLVED that:- the application be granted in accordance with the recommendation within the report, as amended in the Addendum Sheet, and further amended by Officers at the meeting in the following terms:

Added Conditions:

1) The balcony ‘privacy screens’, as shown on the approved plans, together with the fenestration provided to the east and west (flank) elevations of the approved dwelling, shall be glazed in glass which conforms to or exceeds Pilkington Texture Glass Privacy Level 3. These shall all be installed prior to the first occupation of the property and shall thereafter be retained at all times.

Reason: In the interests of the privacy and amenities of neighbouring residential properties.

2) The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted Construction Method Statement which shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. In addition, traffic entering and leaving the site shall be restricted to delivery and construction vehicles only and shall not include the provision of parking facilities for building operatives.

Reason:  To secure established infrastructure and in the interests of established amenities.

For – 9

Against – 3 (Cllr Hall requested that his vote against be recorded)

Abstentions – 1

Note: A prior move to refuse the application was lost by 3 votes for and 9 votes against, with 1 abstention.

The meeting adjourned at 13:30 and reconvened at 13:35.

(Broadstone Ward)

APP/19/01373/F

Sever land. Erect a block of 6 self-contained flats with surface car parking and vehicular access.

Recommendation: Grant permission subject to the provisions of the completed S.106 Unilateral Undertaking and the conditions set out in the recommendation, which are subject to alterations / additions by the Head of Planning provided any alteration / addition does not go to the core of the decision  

(Broadstone)

APP/19/01373/F

Sever land. Erect a block of 6 self-contained flats with surface car parking and vehicular access.

Recommendation: Grant permission subject to the provisions of the completed S.106 Unilateral Undertaking and the conditions set out in the recommendation, which are subject to alterations / additions by the Head of Planning provided any alteration / addition does not go to the core of the decision 

Representations at meeting:

In Objection: George Lawrence

In Support: Daryll Howells

Ward Councillor: Cllr M Brooke

The Lead Planning Officer assured members that regard would be given to the Committees comments and views on trees & landscaping when considering the planning conditions.

RESOLVED that:- the application be granted in accordance with the recommendation within the report.

For – 13

Against – 0

Abstentions – 0

(Canford Cliffs)

APP/19/01430/F

Proposed roof extension to provide additional residential accommodation for Flat 6 & balcony/terrace creations for Flats 2, 4 & 6.

Recommendation: Grant permission subject to the conditions set out in the recommendation, which are subject to alterations / additions by the Head of Planning provided any alteration / addition does not go to the core of the decision.

(Canford Cliffs)

APP/19/01430/F

Proposed roof extension to provide additional residential accommodation for Flat 6 & balcony/terrace creations for Flats 2, 4 & 6.

Recommendation: Grant permission subject to the conditions set out in the recommendation, which are subject to alterations / additions by the Head of Planning provided any alteration / addition does not go to the core of the decision.

Representations at meeting:

In Objection: Tom Whild

In Support: Stephen King

Ward Councillor: Cllr M Iyengar

RESOLVED that:- the application be granted in accordance with the recommendation within the report.

For – 13

Against – 0

Abstentions – 0