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Apologies Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Juliet Layton. |
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Substitute Members To note details of any substitution arrangements in place for the Meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Mark Harris was substituting for Councillor Juliet Layton. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations of interest from Members and Officers, relating to items to be considered at the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Brassington declared a pecuniary interest in schedule item 3, application number 21/01393/FUL, Replacement of the existing 15m lattice tower (17.6m to the top of antennas) with a new 24m lattice tower (top of antennas), accommodating 6no. antennas, 1no. microwave dish, the replacement of 1no. equipment cabinet, along with ancillary works at Communications Site At Haymead Covert Boxwell Farm Leighterton, Gloucesteshire. He had been advised by the Interim Head of Legal not to take part in the debate and to leave the meeting while this item was discussed.
Councillor Webster declared a non-pecuniary interest in schedule item 4, application 19/01619/FUL, Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (roofing materials) re permission 19/01619/FUL - Conversion of Former Poultry Barn to Two Holiday Accommodation Units with Internal Connectivity at Little Paddocks Kilham Lane Shipton Oliffe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4HX. Because the interest related to an historic dealing with the named planning agent (a personal planning application), he had been advised by the Interim Head of Legal that this would not preclude him for taking part in the debate. |
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 9 June 2021. Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 9 June 2021 were agreed as a true, accurate record.
Record of Voting - for 11, against 0, abstention 0, absent 0. |
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Chair's Announcements (if any) Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair announced that in relation to the site inspection meeting which took place on 30 June 2021, it would be beneficial for Members to provide a mobile telephone contact number to the planning team and/or Democratic Services. Contact with members could then be made on the day of site visits to avoid any confusion in relation to meeting times and location(s). |
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Schedule of Applications To consider and determine the applications contained within the enclosed schedule:
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Minutes: 20/04147/FUL- Conversion of existing Grade II Listed Coln House into 7 no residential units (C3), demolition of modern teaching blocks and outbuildings, erection of 17 no new residential units within former school grounds, soft and hard landscaping and drainage works at Coln House School, Horcott Road, Fairford
There were two members of the public speaking in relation to this application (one was present and one would have their comments read to the Committee).
Councillor Hirst declared an interest as he was a Member of Gloucestershire County Council. He was advised by the Interim Head of Legal that this would not preclude him for taking part in the debate.
The Senior Planning Officer gave his presentation advising the Committee that there were no further updates to be provided at this time.
The Committee received a presentation from the Senior Planning Officer which outlined the location of the proposed development, the location of the conservation area and the location of the existing buildings.
The Committee noted that the majority of the proposed development was located outside of the conservation area.
The Senior Planning Officer informed the Committee that Coln House would appear as it did currently should the development proceed.
Mr Richard Harrison (Fairford Town Council), speaking against the proposal on behalf of Fairford Town Council, addressed the Committee who noted the points raised around loss of community infrastructure, design, impact on heritage, the lack of need for the additional housing and the proposed buildings being non-vernacular.
Objection comments from Simon & Fran Embleton-Smith, which had been submitted in advance of the meeting, were read out to the Committee.
The applicant’s agent then addressed the Committee on behalf of the client, Gloucestershire County Council, outlining the reasons why the application met the statutory planning requirements.
The Ward Member, Councillor Andrews addressed the Committee and provided an update in relation to the importance of considering the issue of parking requirements alongside the potential future benefits of the development.
The Committee noted that the issue in relation to some neighbouring residents not being able to access the rear of their properties in order to provide electric charging points was not related to the developer’s application and so the planning process could not be utilised to resolve this matter.
In response to various Member questions, it was reported that Fairford Town Council and Gloucester County Council remained in discussions in relation to the recreation ground.
It was noted by the Committee that there was no existing policy to make net zero carbon housing a mandatory requirement. This application therefore met the current design code requirements (there were elements of the scheme which worked towards net zero carbon).
The Committee noted the existing policy vacuum in relation to potential challenges associated with new housing developments (if they could were not carbon neutral). The Committee noted that instances of the Secretary of State calling in planning applications were minimal.
In relation to the design of the development, the Committee noted that the applicant had consulted with ... view the full minutes text for item 16. |
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Sites Inspection Briefing Members for Tuesday 3 August 2021, at 10am (if required):
Councillors Ray Brassington, Patrick Coleman, Sue Jepson, Dilys Neill and Clive Webster. Additional documents: Minutes: Sites Inspection Briefing (Members for Tuesday 03 August 2021).
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Licensing Sub-Committees (to be held virtually) Members for Wednesday 25 August 2021 (if required):
Councillors Julia Judd, Patrick Coleman, Sue Jepson, Juliet Layton and Clive Webster. Additional documents: Minutes: A Licensing Sub-Committee (Members for Wednesday 25 August 2021, if required).
The Meeting commenced at 10:00 am and closed at 12.10 pm
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